Father: John Edward Tracy Mother: Caroline Brown Brother: Carroll Tracy Marital Status: Married Wife: Louise Tracy (m. 1923-1967) No. [179] To commence filming, Tracy had to be insured for the high premium of $71,000 if he died during filming; Hepburn and Kramer both put their salaries in escrow until Tracy completed his scenes. He appeared to do nothing. For his work, Tracy received a fifth Oscar nomination and was awarded the Best Actor prize at the Cannes Film Festival. Spencer Tracy was a multi-Academy Award-winning American actor known for his work in Boys Town, Captains Courageous, Adam's Rib, Father of the Bride, Bad Day at Black Rock, The Old Man and the Sea, Inherit the Wind, and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner. [72], In the 1930s, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer was the most respected movie production studio in Hollywood. [83] Curtis writes: "audiences who, just a year earlier, had no clear handle on him, were suddenly turning out to see him. "Spence was considered by many to be the greatest actor the screen had ever seen," his good friend . [10], At Marquette Academy, he began attending plays with lifelong friend and fellow actor Pat O'Brien, awakening his interest in the theatre. Winfield Sheehan, the head of Fox, committed to making Tracy a bankable commodity. [275] Millard Kaufman noted that Tracy "listened with every fiber of his entire body". 32, 607; Kanin (1971) p. 166. [187], Their son, John Ten Broeck Tracy, was born in June 1924. [115] She had wanted him for her comeback vehicle, The Philadelphia Story (1940). Net Worth: USD $50 million approx Family & Relatives. [149] The problems caused by the picture fractured Tracy's relationship with MGM. "It's the second strong comedy in a row for Spencer Tracy, doing the title role, and he socks it", Variety commented. He said Spencer's daughter Susie still lives in Los Angeles at age 89, and a remaining grandson is Joseph Spencer Tracy. Reynolds later introduced himself to Tracy as an actor and Tracy replied, "An actor, huh? [216] Angela Lansbury, who worked with the pair on State of the Union, later said: "We all knew, but nobody ever said anything. [18] He and some friends formed an acting company called the Campus Players, which they took on tour. His net worth is USD $50 million approx in 2021. And when he's low, he's very, very low. Curtis maintains that Tracy's non-visibility did little to affect his standing with the public or exhibitors. Tracy left MGM in 1955, and continued to work regularly as a freelance star, despite several health issues and an increasing weariness and irritability as he aged. "[193] A second child, Louise "Susie" Treadwell Tracy, was born in July 1932. - Beverly Hills, 1967. jnius 10.) Both films were, however, designed and promoted to showcase their leading ladies, thus continuing Tracy's reputation as a secondary star. She is known for Larry King Live (1985) and The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn (1986). [198] He reconciled with Louise in 1935. [79] Riffraff (1936) put Tracy opposite Jean Harlow. [137], Tracy finished off the 1940s with Malaya (1949), an adventure film with James Stewart, and Adam's Rib (also 1949), a comedy with Tracy and Hepburn playing married lawyers who oppose each other in court. In the comedy film, Banks attempts to handle preparations for the upcoming wedding of his daughter (Elizabeth Taylor). But it turned out Tracy was innocent of counterfeiting. [129] It closed on January 19, 1946, after 81 performances. Katherine Hepburn followed the hearse . [88] Libeled Lady was his third hit picture in the space of six months. After abandoning two projects, including a proposed remake of The Blue Angel with Marilyn Monroe,[159] Tracy's next feature was The Last Hurrah (1958). [43] Unable to obtain funding, Dread did not open on Broadway. [4], Tracy was a difficult and hyperactive child[5] with poor school attendance. [205][206][207] In 1990, during a phone interview with educator Alan Greenberg, Loy revealed she was in love with Tracy. [252] Hepburn recalled, "He looked so happy to be done with living, which for all his accomplishments had been a frightful burden for him. Kanin (1971) p. 182; Higham (2004) pp. (The quote about joining the Navy comes from a 1937 interview with Tracy.). [51] Knowing that he needed the money for his family, with his young son deaf and recovering from polio, Tracy signed with Fox and moved to California. The most damning allegation about Tracy, though, concerns his predatory behaviour to the child star Judy Garland. "[97] Tracy received strong reviews for his performance, and the movie grossed $4 million worldwide. Both roles eventually went to. Spencer Bonaventure Tracy (April 5, 1900 June 10, 1967) was an American actor, noted for his natural style and versatility. (1953), named her own daughter "Tracy" in his honor and claimed that "when you saw him work it didn't seem like acting at . Spencer Last name Tracy Pseudonym Spencer Tracy Born April 5, 1900 in Milwaukee Died June 10, 1967 in Los Angeles Gender male Nationality North American Profession actor Zodiac sign Aries Spencer Tracy Movies It's a Mad, Mad, Mad,. Susie Tracy was born on July 1, 1932 in Los Angeles, California, USA. John, in 1924, with a daughter, Susie, following in 1932. Christopher Andersen, An Affair to Remember: The Remarkable Love Story of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy, William Morrow et Company, 1997, p.86. Caroline was born in Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois Oct 1874 (d. 1942). [254][255], A Requiem Mass was held for Tracy on June 12 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in East Hollywood. "[139], Tracy received his first Academy Award nomination in 12 years for playing the role of Stanley Banks in Father of the Bride (1950). [113], Tracy was set to star in a film version of The Yearling for 1942, but several on-set difficulties and bad weather on location forced MGM to shelve the production. [287], In the 21st century, Tracy is best known to general audiences for his association with Katharine Hepburn. That's what Katharine Houghton faced when she was cast in the 1967 film "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," which starred Sidney Poitier, Spencer Tracy and her aunt Katharine Hepburn. A friend of Hepburn's says that she has assured one and all Tracy was all man. 114, 198. In the early 1930s, Spencer and Louise separated. Spencer Bonaventure Tracy (5 Apryle 1900 - 10 Juin 1967) wis an American actor, notit for his naitural style an versatility. Curtis (2011), p. 210 for beginning of affair, p. 235 for break-up. [80], Fury (1936) was the first film to prove that Tracy could make a success on his own merit. I would call him a spiritual Catholic. [257] Out of consideration for Tracy's family, Hepburn did not attend the funeral. [148] This behavior became a regular occurrence for Tracy, who was increasingly lethargic and cynical. It met with poor critical and box office response and posted a loss of $1.8 million for MGM. At the end of the movie, the character played by Spencer Tracy makes a speech to the young couple. I just project myself as I amplain, trying to be honest. [249], Tracy spent most of the next two years at home with Hepburn, living what she described as a quiet life: reading, painting, and listening to music. Hepburn (1991) p. 402; Curtis (2011) p. 803. Feb 2, 2012 - Spencer Tracy with daughter Susie, wife Louise and son John. Also, I gradually developed the ability to speak extemporaneously. ", Kanin (1971) p. 246. After seeing the rushes, Fox immediately offered Tracy a long-term contract. He entered in February 1921, declaring his intention to major in medicine. Cyndi has been the family historian for nearly 30 years, and one way she has preserved and promoted the legacy of the Tracy's was in May 2019 with her sons Sean and Shane when they went to Freeport . Ford wanted Tracy for the lead role in his next picture, a prison movie. He was offered a scholarship to attend the school after performing a scene from one of his earlier roles. I liked to wait on himlisten to himfeed himwork for him. "[164] The film garnered Tracy some of the strongest reviews of his careerhe was nominated for an Academy Award, BAFTA Award and Golden Globe Award for the performancebut it was not a commercial hit. [102] In October 1939, a Fortune magazine survey of the nation's favorite movie actors listed Tracy in first place. In the case of Spencer Tracy and his son John Ten Broeck Tracy, who died in Acton, California on June 15, 2007-five days after the 40th anniversary of his father's death-nothing could be truer. In the early 1930s, Spencer Tracy's truculent attitude and thunderingly aberrant behavior were his only defenses against studio power brokers who cast him as stereotypical con men, buddies and gangsters. I was happy to do this"; Bacall (2005), p. 488: "Her sole aim was to please him, which she unfailingly did"; Curtis (2011) p. 749, "[Hepburn continued] being all that she could be for him.". [232] Loretta Young remarked that Tracy was "awful" when he was drunk,[233] and he was twice arrested for his behavior while intoxicated. ", Kanin (1971) p. 239. [71] They were in need of a new male star, and contacted Tracy on April 2, 1935, offering him a seven-year deal. They're not. It was a commercial success, but Curtis notes that co-star Lana Turner overshadowed Tracy in most of the reviews. [6] He became fascinated with movies, watching the same ones repeatedly and later re-enacting scenes to his friends and neighbors. The film received strong reviews and became the highest-grossing Tracy-Hepburn picture to date. I've finally narrowed it down to where, when I begin a part, I say to myself, this is Spencer Tracy as a judge, or this is Spencer Tracy as a priest or as a lawyer, and let it go at that. [226] At periods in his life, Tracy attended Mass regularly. The legendary romance between screen icons Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn was actually a huge sham! [44], In January 1930, Tracy was approached about a new play called The Last Mile. There is no reliable information on whether she is alive or dead. Spencer Tracy Spencer Bonaventure Tracy (April 5, 1900 - June 10, 1967) was an American actor. Her credits include The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn (1986), Rooster Cogburn (1975), and Larry King Live (1985). The poll was conducted by 55 metropolitan newspapers. They welcomed two children: a son, John Tracy, and a daughter, Susie Tracy. [290] Charles Matthews, writing for The Washington Post, argues that "Tracy deserves to be remembered for himself, as a master of acting technique". Three other great-grandchildren are Sean, Carolyn and Dyllan Tracy. He spent seven years in the theatre, working in a succession of stock companies and intermittently on Broadway. As Bowers tells it, he slept with Spencer Tracy, Vivien Leigh, Cary Grant, and the Duke of Windsorthe abdicated King Edward VIII. [37] It was the beginning of an important collaboration for Tracy: "I'd have quit the stage completely," he later commented, "if it hadn't been for George M. [282], Tracy disliked being asked about his technique or what advice he would give to others. John was diagnosed deaf as an infant and Tracy felt. Critics wrote that what Olivier was to theatre, Tracy was to film. Spencer Tracy net worth: Spencer Tracy was an American actor who had a net worth equal to $50 million after adjusting for inflation at . [289], An award for excellence in film acting is bestowed in Tracy's name at the University of California, Los Angeles. John Edward Tracy and Caroline Brown had the following children: 1.2.5.1 Carroll Tracy was born in Illinois Jun 1896. Acting is not an important job in the scheme of things. He began production on Tribute to a Bad Man in the summer of 1955, but pulled out when he claimed that the shooting location in the Colorado mountains gave him altitude sickness. In June 1955, he was one of the two remaining stars of the studio's peak years (the other being Robert Taylor), but with his contract up for renewal, Tracy opted to freelance for the first time in his movie career. Family (1) Trivia (1) Daughter of Spencer Tracy. His mother was from a wealthy, Presbyterian, Midwestern family, while his father was of Irish Catholic descent. Who can honestly say what it is? Captains Courageous was followed by Big City with Luise Rainer and Mannequin with Joan Crawford, the latter of which performed well at the box office. [62] He failed to report for filming on Marie Galante in June 1934, and was found in his hotel room, virtually unconscious after a two-week binge. Pat and Mike became one of the duo's most popular and critically acclaimed films. [144] Tracy returned to the role of a concerned father in The Actress (1953). Kanin (1971), p. 14. [296] Guess Who's Coming to Dinner was included on AFI's list of the 100 greatest American movies,[297] while Captains Courageous was featured on their list of America's most inspiring movies.[298]. ", Deschner (1972) p. 13; Crawford's comment: "It was inspiring to play opposite Tracy," she said. [292], A 1986 PBS documentary titled The Spencer Tracy Legacy was hosted by Hepburn. [19] As a member of the college debate team, Tracy excelled in arguing and public speaking. The best is most natural. Pinterest. [182] Tracy died 17 days later from a heart attack on June 10.[183]. Why the fiercely independent Katharine Hepburn hid her 26-year affair with co-star Spencer Tracy Dec 16, 2017 E.L. Hamilton "If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun." Katharine Hepburn certainly lived up to her famous quote. Past recipients of the UCLA Spencer Tracy Award include James Stewart, Michael Douglas, Denzel Washington, Tom Hanks, Anthony Hopkins, Kirk Douglas and Morgan Freeman. Deschner (1972) p. 37; Curtis (2011) p. 86. Then, they reconciled and separated again. Based on the positive response he had received in San Francisco, MGM again cast Tracy as a priest in Boys Town (also 1938). One of the major stars of Hollywood's Golden Age, Tracy was the first actor to win two consecutive Academy Awards for Best Actor from nine nominations. 508, 662, 670, 727. Tracy and Treadwell later had a daughter named Susie. Producer Lawrence Weingarten recalled: "That film got more [acclaim] from the critics than any film I ever made in all the years, and we didn't make enough to pay for the ushers in the theatre. A Guy Named Joe (1943) with Irene Dunne surpassed San Francisco to become his highest-grossing film to date. I mean I was in love with him and she [Katharine Hepburn] got in the way. [237], Tracy was prone to bouts of depression and anxiety: he was described by Mrs. Tracy as having "the most volatile disposition I've ever seenup in the clouds one minute and down in the depths the next. "[285] He was also humble about his abilities, telling a journalist, "It's just that I try no tricks. He was uncomfortable feigning a foreign accent,[91] and resented having his hair curled,[92] but the role was a hit with audiences and Tracy won the Academy Award for Best Actor. I rate him tops. [125] Tracy told a journalist in April, "I'm coming back to Broadway to see if I can still act. One of the major stars of Hollywood's Golden Age, Tracy won two Academy Awards for Best Actor, from nine nominations, sharing the record for nominations in that category with . Nov 24, 2018 - This Pin was discovered by Favorite Photos. Tracy chose not cohabit with his wife after their first 15 years, although they never divorced. His co-star, Frank Sinatra, ceded top-billing to guarantee Tracy for the picture. Tracy had the stamina and energy for a mere 2-3 hours of film work per day. Eventually, they. Attorney Stanley T. Banks (Tracy--Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Adam's Rib) finds . [259][260][261], Tracy had a solid reputation among his peers and received considerable praise from the film industry. [263] He was referred to as the greatest actor of his generation by Clark Gable,[264] James Cagney,[265] Humphrey Bogart,[266] John Ford,[160] Garson Kanin,[267] and Katharine Hepburn. [30] A stage partnership was formed with the young actress Selena Royle, who had already made her name on Broadway. In 1930, Broadway was being scouted to find actors to work in the new medium of sound films. The story of a man's rise to prosperity had a screenplay by Preston Sturges and Tracy's performance as railroad tycoon Tom Garner received uniformly strong reviews. [245] From this point on Tracy remained very weak, and Hepburn moved into his home to provide constant care. She died on 29 May 2022 in Santa Ana, California, USA. He was renowned in Hollywood circles for dating his leading ladies and his name was linked with Loretta Young, Ingrid Bergman, Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Myrna Loy, Gene Tierney and many others. [262] After his death, MGM head Dore Schary said that there "can be no question that [Tracy] was the best and most protean actor of our screen". Mr. Tracy, whose rugged good looks and forceful manner were enjoyed by. [194] The children were raised in their mother's Episcopal faith. [62] William Wilkerson of The Hollywood Reporter wrote: "This sterling performer has finally been given an opportunity to show an ability that has been boxed in by gangster roles [the film] has introduced Mr. Tracy as one of the screen's best performers". He and Katharine Hepburn had chemistry only onscreen.") The New York Daily News reported March 12 that Hepburn is livid over the Collins article, telling a "well placed source" that "it's bunk,". Kanin (1971), p. 239; Curtis (2011) p. 755. [271] His four-time co-star Joan Bennett said that she "never had the feeling he was 'acting' in a scene, but the truth of the situation was actually happening, spontaneously, at the moment he spoke his lines". [141] Father's Little Dividend (1951) was released ten months later and performed well at the box office. Curtis (2011) p. 145; Kanin (1971) p. 109, quotes Tracy talking about signing for Fox: "So with me, it was just to pick up the dough I needed. [42] The story of a man's descent into madness, Dread previewed in Brooklyn to an excellent reception, but on the next dayOctober 29the New York stock market crashed. "[210][217] Tracy was not someone to express his emotions,[218] but friend Betsy Drake believed he "was utterly dependent upon Hepburn". Just remember not to ever let anyone catch you at it. "[251] She entered the room to find Tracy lying dead from a heart attack. [273], Tracy was praised for his listening and reacting skills; Barry Nelson said that he "brought the art of reacting to a new height",[274] while Stanley Kramer declared that he "thought and listened better than anyone in the history of motion pictures". John Ford comment: "When I say Spencer Tracy is the best actor we ever had, I'm giving you something of my philosophy on acting. "[38] Cohan wrote a part specifically for Tracy in his next play, The Baby Cyclone. He teamed with Clark Gable, the studio's most prominent leading man for three major box office successes, so that by the early 1940s Tracy was one of MGM's top stars. Curtis (2011) pp. The film was released in December 1967, and although reviews were mixed, Curtis notes that "Tracy's performance was singled out for praise in nearly every instance. Hepburn greatly admired Tracy, calling him "the best movie actor there was". [132] He followed it later that year with Cass Timberlane, in which he played a judge. Spencer Bonaventure Tracy (April 5, 1900 - June 10, 1967) was an American actor, noted for his natural style and versatility. [16] He was very well received in the role[17] and quickly developed a passion for the stage; he was reportedly "obsessive about acting to the degree that he talked about little else". Judgment at Nuremberg, released at the end of 1961, was their second feature together. The film was one of the few films of the time to depict an interracial marriage in a positive light, as interracial . Berg (2004) p. 171; Kanin (1971) pp. Kanin (1971), p. 64 also notes Tracy's admiration for Roosevelt. [3] He had a brother Carroll, who was four years older. With Irene Dunne in A Guy Named Joe. Spencer Tracy: A Biography Hardcover - Deckle Edge, October 18, 2011 by James Curtis (Author) 164 ratings 4.0 on Goodreads 389 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle $13.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover $47.80 49 Used from $3.11 10 New from $29.00 6 Collectible from $19.99 Paperback $25.48 6 Used from $21.55 [65] The Show-Off (1934), for which he was lent to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, proved popular, but his subsequent outings continued to be unsuccessful.[66]. Spencer was tense and unbending, could not, or would not, take direction". "I loved Spence, he was adorableI loved him and I really did love him. Then, Tracy was nearly over the Ice Princess diamond. "[117] The romantic comedy performed well at the box office and received strong reviews. On July 21, 1963, Tracy was hospitalized after a severe attack of breathlessness. Joseph L. Mankiewicz, a friend of Tracy's, later theorized: "[Tracy] didn't leave Louise. [161] At the end of 1958, the National Board of Review named Tracy the year's Best Actor. Deschner (1972) p. 47, quotes, Curtis (2011) p. 333. [107], Tracy signed a new contract with MGM in April 1941, which paid $5,000 a week and limited him to three pictures a year (Tracy had previously expressed a need to reduce his workload). Louise Treadwell, the wife of American actor Spencer Tracy (1900-1967), didn't "allow him to live with" actress Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003). [235] Myrna Loy said: "Days of drinking had left him belligerent. Cohan. In 1955, Tracy won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film Bad Day at Black Rock. [195], Tracy left the family home in 1933,[196] and he and Louise openly discussed the separation with the media, maintaining that they were still friends and had not taken divorce action. "[76], Curtis notes that the studio managed Tracy with care, a welcome change from the ineptitude and apathy he had known while at Fox, which was like "a shot of adrenaline" for the actor. Tracy abandoned the family in 1933 and had a scandalous affair with actress Loretta Young; he later made amends with his wife but continued to live apart from her. [60] He was loaned to Warner Bros. for 20,000 Years in Sing Sing (1932), a prison drama co-starring Bette Davis. In 1935, the 36-year-old visited the 13-year-old prodigy, who had just signed for . of Children: 2 Son: John Ten Broeck Tracy Daughter: Susie Tracy Past Relationships: Katharine Hepburn Spencer and Louise separated in 1933, though they reconciled in 1935. Academy Award winners Spencer Tracy and Elizabeth Taylor star in this classic comedy about a devoted father's survival--from the time his daughter announces her engagement until the last guest departs from the wedding and reception--as The Father of the Bride. [201] Tracy frequently engaged in extramarital affairs,[202] including with co-stars Joan Crawford in 1937[203] and Ingrid Bergman in 1941. The patter of tiny feet incites a new existential crisis for the curmudgeonly patriarch in this frolicsome sequel, spryly directed by the great Vincente Minnelli. [147] Instead, Tracy appeared as a one-armed protagonist who faces the hostility of a small desert town in Bad Day at Black Rock (1955), a film directed by John Sturges. He was, however, able to record the film's narration track. [6] Raised Catholic, he was placed in the care of Dominican Order nuns at the age of nine in an attempt to transform his behavior. [276] In his memoir, Burt Reynolds noted Tracy's emphasis on naturalism when, as a rookie actor, he observed Tracy on the set of Inherit the Wind. [140] MGM wanted a sequel, and while Tracy was unsure, he accepted. In . [14], Tracy was a popular student at Ripon, where he served as president of his hall and was involved in a number of college activities. Thalberg then began a strategy of pairing Tracy with the studio's top actresses:[78] Whipsaw (1935) co-starred Myrna Loy and was a commercial success. [71] Tracy made a total of 25 pictures in the five years he was with Fox Film Corporation, most of which lost money at the box office. [166] Continuing his pattern of indecisiveness,[167] Tracy briefly pulled out of the production before recommitting. Curtis (2011) p. 49; Deschner (1972) p. 34. [176] The film was released in November 1963. In Father of the Bride, Spencer Tracy had his work cut out negotiating the comic chaos surrounding his daughter's impending nuptials. [82] It made a profit of $1.3 million worldwide. Then on June 10, 1967, Spencer Tracy got up in the middle of the night to make a cup of tea, and dropped dead in his kitchen from a massive heart attack. Gulley, a gay British aristocrat who died last year (01), . Curtis (2011) pp. (RP/WNWCNT/PDD) Source: WENN . [41] Other roles followed, but it was the lead in Dread, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatist Owen Davis that gave Tracy high hopes for success. A star-studded lie on the silver screen! "[45] The Last Mile opened on Broadway in February, where Tracy's performance was met by a standing ovation that lasted 14 curtain calls. [223], Tracy was an avowed Catholic, but his cousin, Jane Feely, said that he did not devoutly follow the religion: "he was often not a practical Catholic either. Currently, Laura Spencer (Genie Francis) and her legacy . [103], MGM capitalized on Tracy's popularity, casting him in four movies for 1940. It was for Kramer that he made his last film, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967), completed just 17 days before he died. [119] MGM did not hesitate to repeat the teaming of Tracy and Hepburn and cast them in the dark mystery Keeper of the Flame (1942). Curtis (2011) p. 839; Berg (2004) p. 243. 213, 215. He completed his last scene on May 24, 1967. . your own Pins on Pinterest [27] In November 1923, he landed a small part on Broadway in the comedy A Royal Fandango, starring Ethel Barrymore. [234] Because of this bad reaction to alcohol, Tracy regularly embarked on prolonged periods of sobriety and developed an all-or-nothing routine. She is the daughter of one William Hiram Jones (of Lizella) and the granddaughter of Marilu Jones. Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn were intimate for 26 years, after meeting on the set of their first film together, Woman of the Year. "[36] Yellow opened on September 21; reviews were mixed but it ran for 135 performances. Object name: U757132INP Max file size: 2810 x 3699 px (9.37 x 12.33 in) - 300 dpi - 6 MB Spencer Tracy Family 1930-1939 30-39 Years Actor Adult Archival Arts Culture and Entertainment Celebrities Child Daughter Father Girls Kneeling Men Mid Adult Mid Adult Men Movie People Performing Arts Event Portrait Two People Waist Up White People The details on how Tracy's relationship with Fox ended are unclear: later in life Tracy maintained that he was fired for his drunken behavior, but the Fox records do not support such an account. [85] San Francisco became the highest-grossing picture of 1936. "The guy's good and there's nobody in the business who can touch him, so you're a fool to try. He makes it seem so easy.". [46] The Commonweal described him as "one of our best and most versatile young actors". [130] His next film was The Sea of Grass (1947), a melodrama set in the American Old West with Hepburn. The list of stars he allegedly set up with prostitutes reads . Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. [15] He made his stage debut in June 1921, playing the male lead in The Truth. [116] Hepburn was delighted that Tracy was available for Woman of the Year, saying "I was just damned grateful he was willing to work with me. Tracy's grandmother, father and uncle were all alcoholics. Hepburn described in her autobiography how she followed him to the kitchen: "Just as I was about to give [the door] a push, there was a sound of a cup smashing to the floorthen clumpa loud clump. Look, the only thing an actor has to offer a director and finally an audience is his instinct. [104] He then portrayed Thomas Edison in Edison, the Man. [citation needed] Donald Deschner, in his book on Tracy, credits Fury and San Francisco as the "two films that changed his career and gave him the status of a major star". Daughter of Spencer - Susie Tracy, son John Tracy, Cyndi Tracy, Sean Tracy, Joseph Tracy, and Shane Tracy. 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