Remembering Broderick Crawford, who passed away on this day in 1986. Crawford starred in numerous successful films during the beginning half of his career, including his Oscar-winning performance in ALL THE KING'S MEN ('49). The actor then went on to have a lucrative career in television, starring in #HighwayPatrol and making guest appearances on shows like #CHiPs, #TheVirginian, and #Rawhide. 📺🌟 Watch Broderick Crawford in #HighwayPatrol, weekdays at 7a ET on FETV! | FETV

Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane, who starred in the original Broadway production and the 2005 musical comedy adaptation of Mel Brooks' 'The Producers,' presented Brooks with an Honorary Oscar at the 14th Governors Awards on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. | The Academy

Remembering Broderick Crawford and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. on their birthdays | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Broderick Crawford won his first and only Oscar in 1950 for his starring role in ALL THE KING'S MEN ('49), which took home the Best Picture Award that same night. 🏆🎞 Interestingly, John Wayne was the original choice to play Willie Stark, but the actor turned the role down citing that it was "unpatriotic." Watch ALL THE KING'S MEN ('49) tonight at 10:15p ET on FMC! | FMC