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Gig Young

Gig Young

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Biography

Gig Young (born Byron Elsworth Barr) 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).

Personal Info
  • Known For Acting
  • Gender Male
  • Birthday November 4, 1913 (64 years old)
  • Died October 19, 1978
  • Place of Birth Saint Cloud, Minnesota, USA

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Movie Credits

Rear Window
Rear Window

1954

as Jeff's Editor (voice) (uncredited)

Game of Death
Game of Death

1978

as Jim Marshall

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

1983

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Sergeant York
Sergeant York

1941

as Marching Soldier (uncredited)

The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers

1948

as Porthos

The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration

2019

as Martin Sloan (archive footage)

Old Acquaintance
Old Acquaintance

1943

as Rudd Kendall

The Desperate Hours
The Desperate Hours

1955

as Chuck Wright

Dive Bomber
Dive Bomber

1941

as Abbott - Guinea Pig 2 Experiment 32 (uncredited)

One Foot in Heaven
One Foot in Heaven

1941

as First Groom Asking for Dog Licence (uncredited)

Arena
Arena

1953

as Hob Danvers

Bruce Lee: The Legend
Bruce Lee: The Legend

1984

as Self

TV Credits

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 Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone

1959

as Martin Sloan

Studio One
Studio One

1948

as Philip Adams / Alan Fredericks

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

1962

as Duke Marsden

The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show

1962

as Self

The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show

1948

as Self

McCloud
McCloud

1970

The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show

1968

as Self - Guest