Gig Young

Born: 1913-11-04

Birthplace: Saint Cloud, Minnesota, USA

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).

Known For

Game of Death
Rear Window
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
Sergeant York
The Three Musketeers
Only the Valiant
Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia
The Killer Elite
They Died with Their Boots On
The Hindenburg

Top Movie Credits

Game of Death Jim Marshall
Rear Window Jeff's Editor (voice) (uncredited)
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? Rocky Gravo
Sergeant York Marching Soldier (uncredited)
The Three Musketeers Porthos
Only the Valiant Lt. William Holloway
Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia Quill
The Killer Elite Lawrence Weyburn
They Died with Their Boots On Lt. Roberts (uncredited)
The Hindenburg Edward Douglas