Douglas Fairbanks
Born: 1883-05-22
Birthplace: Denver, Colorado, United States
Biography
Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. (May 23, 1883 – December 12, 1939) was an American actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He was best known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films such as The Thief of Bagdad, Robin Hood, and The Mark of Zorro. An astute businessman, Fairbanks was a founding member of United Artists. Fairbanks was also a founding member of The Motion Picture Academy and hosted the first Oscars Ceremony in 1929. With his marriage to Mary Pickford in 1920, the couple became Hollywood royalty with Fairbanks constantly referred to as "The King of Hollywood", a nickname later passed on to actor Clark Gable.
Known For
Show People
Robin Hood
Manhattan Madness
Glorious Technicolor
Cupid Angling
A Kiss from Mary Pickford
Character Studies
Headin' South
Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
Down to Earth
Top Movie Credits
Show People
Self (uncredited)
Robin Hood
Story
Manhattan Madness
Steve O'Dare
Glorious Technicolor
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
A Kiss from Mary Pickford
Self (archive footage)
Character Studies
Self (uncredited)
Headin' South
Producer
Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
Man on White Horse (uncredited)
Down to Earth
Story