Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
May 22, 1883
(56 years old)
Died
December 12, 1939
Place of Birth
Denver, Colorado, United States
Popular Genres
Documentary
Adventure
Drama
Career Span
1914 – 2023
Douglas Fairbanks
Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. (May 23, 1883 – December 12, 1939) was an American actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He was best known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films such as The Thief of Bagdad, Robin Hood, and The Mark of Zorro. An astute businessman, Fairbanks was a founding member of United Artists. Fairbanks was also a founding member of The Motion Picture Academy and hosted the first Oscars Ceremony in 1929. With his marriage to Mary Pickford in 1920, the couple became Hollywood royalty with Fairbanks constantly referred to as "The King of Hollywood", a nickname later passed on to actor Clark Gable.
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Born
May 22, 1883
From
Denver, Colorado, United States
Known For
Acting
Career
1914 – 2023
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Wins
13
Nominations
5
Oscars
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