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
The Three Musketeers
Game of Death
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
The Shuttered Room
That Touch of Mink
Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia
James Dean: Forever Young
Ask Any Girl
The Killer Elite
Top Movie Credits
Rear Window
Jeff's Editor (voice) (uncredited)
The Three Musketeers
Porthos
Game of Death
Jim Marshall
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
Rocky Gravo
The Shuttered Room
Mike Kelton
That Touch of Mink
Roger
James Dean: Forever Young
Self (archive footage)
Ask Any Girl
Evan Doughton
The Killer Elite
Lawrence Weyburn