Age | 64 (age at death) |
Birthday | 4 November, 1913 |
Birthplace | St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA |
Died | 19 October, 1978 |
Place of Death | New York City, NY, USA |
Height | 6' 1" (185 cm) |
Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Actor |
Claim to Fame | Oscar for Best Supporting Actor 1970 for They Shoot Horses, Don't They? |
Gig Young (born Byron Elsworth Barr; November 4, 1913 – October 19, 1978) was an American actor. He was thrice nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in Come Fill the Cup (1952), Teacher's Pet (1959), and They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969), winning for the last of these.