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Gig Young (1913–1978)
Gig Young was born Byron Barr to parents John and Emma Barr in Minnesota, and raised in Washington, DC, where he developed a passion for theatre while appearing in high school plays. After gaining some amateur experience, he applied for and received a scholarship to the acclaimed Southern California's Pasadena Community Playhouse. While acting in ...
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Born:in St. Cloud, Minnesota, USADied:(age 64) in New York City, New York, USA |
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Actor (87 credits)
Actor (87 credits)
1976-1977
Gibbsville
(TV Series)
Ray Whitehead
Ray Whitehead
- The Price of Everything
(1977)
... Ray Whitehead
- The Grand Gesture
(1977)
... Ray Whitehead
- Manhood
(1977)
... Ray Whitehead
- In the Silence
(1977)
... Ray Whitehead
- Chautauqua, Chautauqua, Chautauqua
(1977)
... Ray Whitehead
1974
The Lives of Benjamin Franklin
(TV Mini-Series)
French foreign minister
French foreign minister
- The Ambassador
(1974)
... French foreign minister
1966
The Red Skelton Hour
(TV Series)
Peter Pusher
Peter Pusher
- How to Succeed in Loafing Without Really Trying
(1966)
... Peter Pusher
1964-1965
The Rogues
(TV Series)
Tony Fleming
Tony Fleming
- Mr. White's Christmas
(1965)
... Tony Fleming (credit only)
- Grave Doubts
(1965)
... Tony Fleming
- Wherefore Art Thou, Harold?
(1965)
... Tony Fleming
- Our Men in Marawat
(1965)
... Tony Fleming (credit only)
- The Pigeons of Paris
(1965)
... Tony Fleming (credit only)
1963
Kraft Suspense Theatre
(TV Series)
Hugo Myrich
Hugo Myrich
- The End of the World, Baby
(1963)
... Hugo Myrich
1962
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
(TV Series)
Duke Marsden
Duke Marsden
- A Piece of the Action
(1962)
... Duke Marsden
1960
Shirley Temple's Storybook
(TV Series)
Miles Hendon
Miles Hendon
- The Prince and the Pauper
(1960)
... Miles Hendon
1958
Studio One in Hollywood
(TV Series)
Philip Adams / Alan Fredericks
Philip Adams / Alan Fredericks
- A Dead Ringer
(1958)
... Philip Adams / Alan Fredericks
1956
The United States Steel Hour
(TV Series)
Dave Corman
Dave Corman
- Sauce for the Goose
(1956)
... Dave Corman
1954
Producers' Showcase
(TV Series)
Simon Gayforth (segment 'Shadow Play')
Simon Gayforth (segment 'Shadow Play')
- Tonight at 8:30
(1954)
... Simon Gayforth (segment 'Shadow Play')
1951
Pulitzer Prize Playhouse
(TV Series)
George Callahan
George Callahan
- Ned McCobb's Daughter
(1951)
... George Callahan
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Self (38 credits)
Self (38 credits)
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Archive footage (14 credits)
Archive footage (14 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
(Summer 1965) He acted in Meredith Willson's musical, "The Music Man," in a Kenley Players production at the Veterans Memorial Theatre in Columbus and the Packard Music Hall Theatre Warren, Ohio. John Kenley was artistic director. See more »Alternate Names:
Byron Barr | Bryant Fleming | Gig | Ronald ReedHeight:
6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Personal Quote:
Comedy is harder to do than drama, since comedy roles involve the offbeat, not merely the basic emotions. I like to play both comedy and drama. See more »Trivia:
Earned a scholarship at the Pasadena Playhouse and worked as a garage mechanic and parking lot attendant on the side. See more »Star Sign:
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