Gig Young

Acting

Gig Young

Born November 4, 1913 · Saint Cloud, Minnesota, USA

Died October 19, 1978 · aged 64

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 WindowRear Window · 1954
Rear Window
8.31954
MovieThrillerMystery
A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.
Game of DeathGame of Death · 1978
Game of Death
6.41978
MovieDramaAction
A martial arts movie star must fake his death to find the people who are trying to kill him.
The Three MusketeersThe Three Musketeers · 1948
The Three Musketeers
6.81948
MovieAdventureRomance
In 17th century France, young D'Artagnan wants to join the King's Musketeers, but instead befriends three legendary musketeers—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis—and together, they become embroiled in the political intrigue surrounding King Louis XIII and his adversaries, particularly the powerful Cardinal Richelieu.
Sergeant YorkSergeant York · 1941
Sergeant York
7.21941
MovieWarDrama
Alvin York a hillbilly sharpshooter transforms himself from ruffian to religious pacifist. He is then called to serve his country and despite deep religious and moral objections to fighting becomes one of the most celebrated American heroes of WWI.
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?They Shoot Horses, Don't They? · 1969
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
7.61969
MovieDrama
In the midst of the Great Depression, manipulative emcee Rocky enlists contestants for a dance marathon offering a $1,500 cash prize. Among them are a failed actress, a middle-aged sailor, a delusional blonde and a pregnant girl.
The Killer EliteThe Killer Elite · 1975
The Killer Elite
5.81975
MovieCrimeAction
Mike Locken is one of the principal members of a group of freelance spies. A significant portion of their work is for the CIA, and while on a case for them one of his friends turns on him and shoots him in the elbow and knee. His assignment, to protect someone, goes down in flames. He is nearly crippled, but with braces is able to again become mobile. For revenge as much as anything else, Mike goes after his ex-friend.
That Touch of MinkThat Touch of Mink · 1962
That Touch of Mink
6.51962
MovieComedyRomance
Cathy Timberlake is en route to a job interview when a car transporting businessman Philip Shayne covers her in mud. He sends his assistant, Roger, to apologize, but upon meeting Cathy, Roger knows that she would be a suitable match for his boss. Despite their mutual attraction, Cathy and Philip want different things. Philip wants a fling, while Cathy wants a marriage. As they travel to exotic locales, their differing motivations are put to the test.
The Desperate HoursThe Desperate Hours · 1955
The Desperate Hours
7.01955
MovieCrimeThriller
Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.

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