Gig Young

Born: 1913-11-04

Birthplace: Saint Cloud, Minnesota, USA

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
Game of Death
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
Only the Valiant
Sergeant York
Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade
The Three Musketeers
The Hindenburg
Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia
Kid Galahad

Top Movie Credits

Rear Window Jeff's Editor (voice) (uncredited)
Game of Death Jim Marshall
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? Rocky Gravo
Only the Valiant Lt. William Holloway
Sergeant York Marching Soldier (uncredited)
Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade Self (archive footage)
The Three Musketeers Porthos
The Hindenburg Edward Douglas
Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia Quill
Kid Galahad Willy Grogan