Thomas Mitchell (July 11, 1892 – December 17, 1962) was one of the most prolific and beloved American character actors of Hollywood’s Golden Age, a masterful performer who appeared in many of the era’s most iconic films. His incredible talent was on full display in 1939 alone, a landmark year in which he appeared in five classics, including Gone with the Wind (as Scarlett’s father, Gerald O’Hara) and John Ford’s Stagecoach, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as the drunken but heroic Doc Boone.
His other memorable roles include playing the legendary lawman Pat Garrett in the controversial Western The Outlaw (1943) and the bumbling, good-hearted Uncle Billy in Frank Capra’s timeless classic, It’s a Wonderful Life (1946). He was a true master of his craft across all mediums, Thomas Mitchell made history as the first male actor ever to win the “Triple Crown of Acting”—an Oscar for film, an Emmy Award for television, and a Tony Award for the stage.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Mitchell_(actor)
