Charles Coburn
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
- Is primarily known for portraying sympathetic, fatherly figures
- Well known for taking on the role of charming, southern characters
- 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