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Victor McLaglen was a British-American film actor. He was known as a character actor, particularly in Westerns, and made seven films with John Ford and John Wayne. McLaglen won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1935 for his role in The Informer.
Victor McLaglen was a British-American actor of the Golden Age of Hollywood, recognized for his burly physicality and frequent collaborations with director John Ford.
He is best known for his Academy Award-winning performance in The Informer and his roles in major films like The Quiet Man, Gunga Din, and She Wore a Yellow Ribbon.
Yes, before entering the film industry, McLaglen was a professional boxer who competed in the heavyweight division.