Gig Young
- Biography
- Gig Young started his movie career billed under his birth name, Byron Barr. He made his debut in You're in the Army Now (1941). The following year, he played in The Gay Sisters playing a larger supporting role, a character called Gig Young.
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- Born
- November 04, 1913
- Died
- October 19, 1978
Awards
Golden Globes
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Won | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture They Shoot Horses, Don't They? |
| 1959 | Nominated | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Teacher's Pet (1958) |
Academy Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Won | Oscar | Best Supporting Actor They Shoot Horses, Don't They? |
| 1959 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Supporting Actor Teacher's Pet (1958) |
| 1952 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Supporting Actor Come Fill the Cup |
Films
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