Humphrey Bogart was born on December 25, 1899, New York City, and died on January 14, 1957, in Los Angeles. Bogart, a distinguished actor in both film and stage, became an iconic figure in American culture due to his memorable performances in classical Hollywood cinema. In fact, his exceptional talent was recognized in 1999, when the American Film Institute bestowed upon him the esteemed title of the greatest male star in the history of classic American cinema.