Quick Facts
Born:
1913-11-04
Birthplace:
Saint Cloud, Minnesota, USA
Credits:
91 Total Roles
Gig Young
Acting
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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).
Known For
Rear Window
Jeff's Editor (voice) (uncredited)
The Twilight Zone
Martin Sloan
Game of Death
Jim Marshall
Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia
Quill
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
Rocky Gravo
Sergeant York
Marching Soldier (uncredited)
That Touch of Mink
Roger
The Desperate Hours
Chuck Wright
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Elvis: A Life in Music MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2019 | The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration MOVIE | Martin Sloan (archive footage) |
| 2004 | Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1990 | Death In Hollywood MOVIE | Self |
| 1988 | Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies MOVIE | Self |
| 1984 | Bruce Lee, the Legend MOVIE | Self |
| 1983 | Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage MOVIE | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1978 | Game of Death MOVIE | Jim Marshall |
| 1977 | Spectre MOVIE | Dr. Ham Hamilton |
| 1976 | Gibbsville TV | Ray Whitehead |