Humphrey DeForest Bogart, born on December 25, 1899, in New York City, was an American actor whose performances in classic Hollywood cinema made him an enduring cultural icon. He began his acting career on Broadway in the 1920s, eventually transitioning to film in the late 1920s.

His early film roles often cast him as a gangster, but his breakthrough came with his portrayal of Duke Mantee in "The Petrified Forest" (1936). This role led to more significant parts, and he soon became a leading man in Hollywood.

His career reached new heights in the 1940s with roles in films such as "High Sierra" (1941) and "The Maltese Falcon" (1941). However, it was his performance as Rick Blaine in "Casablanca" (1942) that cemented his status as a Hollywood legend. This role earned him his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.

He continued to deliver memorable performances in films like "To Have and Have Not" (1944), "The Big Sleep" (1946), and "Key Largo" (1948). In 1951, he won his only Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in "The African Queen." Other notable films include "The Caine Mutiny" (1954) and "In a Lonely Place" (1950).

His personal life was as colorful as his career. He was married four times, with his most famous marriage being to actress Lauren Bacall. The couple met while filming "To Have and Have Not" and married in 1945.

They had two children, Stephen and Leslie. His previous marriages were to actresses Helen Menken, Mary Philips, and Mayo Methot. His marriage to Methot was particularly tumultuous, marked by frequent arguments and heavy drinking.

His lifestyle was marked by his love for sailing and outdoor sports. He was known to take several months off each summer to indulge in his passion for hunting and sailing. Despite his tough-guy image on screen, he was known to be a private and somewhat reserved individual. He enjoyed the company of bartenders, mechanics, and truck drivers, preferring their company to that of Hollywood elites.

Throughout his career, Humphrey Bogart received numerous awards and accolades. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for "The African Queen" and was nominated for his roles in "Casablanca" and "The Caine Mutiny."

He also received a BAFTA nomination for "The African Queen" and several other awards from various film critics' associations. In 1999, the American Film Institute named him the greatest male star of classic American cinema.

Humphrey Bogart passed away on January 14, 1957, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 57.