Actor / Actress
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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).
Gig Young is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 32 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Bruce Lee, the Legend (1984), Game of Death (1978), The Hindenburg (1975), The Rogues (1964), The James Dean Story (1957), Wake of the Red Witch (1948), The Three Musketeers (1948), Air Force (1943). The recorded credits span 1943 to 1984, including 11 movies and 21 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies11
TV shows21
Active years represented1943–1984
Place of birthSaint Cloud, Minnesota, USA
Died
Also known as
Byron Elsworth Barr · Byron Barr · Bryant Fleming · Gig · Ronald Reed · Гиг Янг
Known for
MovieBruce Lee, the Legend
MovieGame of Death
MovieThe Hindenburg
TV ShowThe Rogues
MovieThe James Dean Story
MovieWake of the Red Witch
MovieThe Three Musketeers
MovieAir Force
TV ShowThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV ShowThe Mike Douglas Show
TV ShowThe Merv Griffin Show
TV ShowTony Awards
TV ShowWhat's My Line?
TV ShowThe Twilight Zone
TV ShowThe Alfred Hitchcock Hour
TV ShowThe Dick Cavett Show
TV ShowRobert Montgomery Presents
TV ShowStudio One
TV ShowClimax!
TV ShowThe Ed Sullivan Show
TV ShowKraft Suspense Theatre
TV ShowMcCloud
TV ShowHollywood Squares
MovieRear Window
TV ShowLux Video Theatre
TV ShowThe Hollywood Palace
TV ShowConflict
MovieThey Shoot Horses, Don't They?
MovieThat Touch of Mink
TV ShowSchlitz Playhouse of Stars
TV ShowGibbsville
MovieBring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia