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Gig Young

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Gig Young

Nov 4, 1913 – Oct 19, 197892 titles 71 movies · 21 TV
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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).

Also known as

Byron Elsworth Barr · Byron Barr · Bryant Fleming · Gig · Ronald Reed · Гиг Янг

Born

Nov 4, 1913 – Oct 19, 1978

Saint Cloud, Minnesota, USA

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Roles across career

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