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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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Archive footage (14 credits)
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He acted in Daphne DuMaurier's play, "September Tide," at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine with Ann Harding in the cast. See more »Alternate Names:
Byron Barr | Bryant Fleming | Gig | Ronald ReedHeight:
6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Personal Quote:
[To Louella Parsons, after receiving his first Academy Award nomination for Come Fill the Cup (1951)]: So many people who have been nominated for an Oscar have had bad luck afterwards. See more »Trivia:
When Gig's former agent, Martin Baum, became the president of ABC Pictures, he insisted that Gig play Rocky, the seamy dance marathon emcee, in They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969). The backers of the movie, as well as Jane Fonda, the film's star, were initially shocked and furious because Gig was known for his comedy forte and that he had severe personal problems. Red Buttons, another co-star, ... See more »Star Sign:
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