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Gig Young

Acting

1.2 Popularity Nov 04, 1913 (64 years old) Saint Cloud, Minnesota, USA

Gig Young (born Byron Elsworth Barr; November 4, 1913 – October 19, 1978) was an American actor. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in Come Fill the Cup (1952) and Teacher's Pet (1959), before winning for They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969).

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Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 as Self
Climax!
Climax!
1954 as Edgar Holt
Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Montgomery Presents
1950 as Tony Marino
Tony Awards
Tony Awards
1956 as Self - Presenter
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962 as Duke Marsden
Rear Window
Rear Window
1954 as Jeff's Editor (voice) (uncredited)
Game of Death
Game of Death
1978 as Jim Marshall

Biography

Gig Young (born Byron Elsworth Barr; November 4, 1913 – October 19, 1978) was an American actor. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in Come Fill the Cup (1952) and Teacher's Pet (1959), before winning for They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969).

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Filmography 88

2019
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration Movie

as Martin Sloan (archive footage)

2004
Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade Movie

as Self (archive footage)

1990
Death In Hollywood Movie

as (archive footage)

1988
Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies Movie
1984
Bruce Lee: The Legend Movie

as Self

1983
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage Movie

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

1978
Game of Death Movie

as Jim Marshall

1977
Spectre Movie

as Dr. Ham Hamilton

1976
Gibbsville TV

as Ray Whitehead

1976
Sherlock Holmes in New York Movie

as Mortimer McGrew

1975
The Hindenburg Movie

as Edward Douglas

1975
The Killer Elite Movie

as Lawrence Weyburn

1975
The Turning Point of Jim Malloy Movie

as Ray Whitehead

1974
The Great Ice Rip-Off Movie

as Harkey Rollins

1974
A Black Ribbon for Deborah Movie

as Ofenbauer

1974
Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia Movie

as Quill

1971
The Neon Ceiling Movie

as Jones

1970
Lovers and Other Strangers Movie

as Hal Henderson

1970
McCloud TV
1969
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? Movie

as Rocky Gravo

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday November 04, 1913 (64 years old)
Died October 19, 1978
Place of Birth Saint Cloud, Minnesota, USA
Also Known As Byron Elsworth Barr, Byron Barr, Bryant Fleming and 3 more
Years Active 1940 - 2019
Popularity 1.2
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Career Stats
88 Total Credits
68 Movie Roles
20 TV Roles
5 Photos