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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:245_W103_St_Bogie_plaque_jeh.JPG|thumb|245 W103 St Bogie plaque jeh]] [[File:Maud_Humphrey_from_American_Women,_1897_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Maud Humphrey from American Women, 1897 (cropped)]] [[File:Humphrey_Bogart_yearbook_photo_-_1918.jpg|thumb|Humphrey Bogart yearbook photo - 1918]] [[File:Swifty_Humphrey_Bogart_1922_newspaper.png|thumb|Swifty Humphrey Bogart 1922 newspaper]] [[File:Up_the_River_(film_poster).jpg|thumb|Up the River (film poster)]] '''Humphrey Bogart''' (December 25, 1899 – January 14, 1957) was an iconic [[American]] actor whose career spanned over three decades. Bogart's performances in [[Classical Hollywood]] cinema made him a cultural icon and one of the greatest male stars of American cinema. He is best known for his roles in films such as ''[[The Maltese Falcon]]'' (1941), ''[[Casablanca]]'' (1942), and ''[[The African Queen]]'' (1951), for which he won the [[Academy Award for Best Actor]].<br />
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==Early Life==<br />
Humphrey DeForest Bogart was born in New York City to Belmont DeForest Bogart, a wealthy surgeon, and Maud Humphrey, a renowned magazine illustrator. Bogart was educated at Trinity School, NYC, and later attended Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, before joining the [[United States Navy]] during World War I.<br />
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==Career==<br />
After his service, Bogart ventured into acting, making his Broadway debut in 1921. However, his breakthrough came in the 1930s when he transitioned to Hollywood. Initially cast in secondary roles, Bogart's career took a significant turn with his performance in ''[[The Petrified Forest]]'' (1936), leading to a contract with [[Warner Bros]].<br />
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Bogart's portrayal of tough, cynical characters in a series of crime dramas, including ''[[High Sierra]]'' (1941) and ''[[The Maltese Falcon]]'', established his persona as the quintessential film noir antihero. His role in ''[[Casablanca]]'', as the world-weary, morally ambiguous Rick Blaine, further solidified his star status.<br />
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In the 1950s, Bogart continued to expand his range, starring in the romantic adventure ''[[The African Queen]]'', for which he received his only Academy Award. His later works included performances in ''[[Sabrina]]'' (1954), ''[[The Caine Mutiny]]'' (1954), and ''[[The Harder They Fall]]'' (1956), his final film.<br />
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==Personal Life==<br />
Bogart was married four times, most notably to actress [[Lauren Bacall]], with whom he had two children. Their on-screen chemistry in films such as ''[[To Have and Have Not]]'' (1944) and ''[[The Big Sleep]]'' (1946) translated into a celebrated off-screen romance and marriage.<br />
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==Legacy==<br />
Humphrey Bogart's impact on film and culture is enduring. He was named the greatest male star of classic American cinema by the [[American Film Institute]] in 1999. Bogart's style, characterized by his distinctive voice and stoic demeanor, has influenced countless actors and remains emblematic of a bygone era of Hollywood.<br />
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==Death==<br />
Bogart died on January 14, 1957, from esophageal cancer. He was 57 years old. His death marked the end of an era in American cinema.<br />
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