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Charles Coburn Biography
Birth Name:Charles Douville Coburn
Birth Place:Savannah, Georgia, United States
Profession Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- In 1960, he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Served as the vice-president of the Motion Picture Alliance for the Preservation of American Ideals
- After making his Broadway debut in 1901, he decided to form his own acting company with the help of actress Ivah Wills
- Started out working various jobs at a local Savannah Theatre, ranging from handing out programs to being a doorman
- Well known for taking on the role of charming, southern characters
- Is primarily known for portraying sympathetic, fatherly figures
- Wore his famous monocle in an effort to correct an eye deficiency
Awards
- 1938Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
- 1939Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (April): winner
- 1939Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
- 1940Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
- 1941Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
- 1942Oscar-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
- 1942NBR Award-Best Acting: winner
- 1943Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
- 1943Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
- 1944Oscar-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: winner
- 1947Oscar-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
- 1949Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner
- 1950Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
- 1951Golden Laurel-Top Male Character Performance: winner