Gig Young

Birth Name:

Byron Elsworth Barr

Birth Place:

St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States

Profession

Actor

Has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television, which he received in 1960
Was spotted by a Warner Brothers talent scout while performing in a play called "Pancho․"
Known primarily for comic abilities, his greatest success came when he broke type to act as a sleazy dance-marathon emcee in "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?"
Played the roles of secondary leading men next to big name stars, often acting as their brothers or their friends
Took his screen name form a character he played in "The Gay Sisters․"
Was deeply troubled by the fact that he never got a chance to play the true leading role in a film

1952Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
1958Golden Laurel - Top Male Comedy Performance:Nominated
1959Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
1959Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
1959Golden Laurel - Top Male Supporting Performance:Winner
1963Golden Laurel - Top Male Supporting Performance:Winner
1969NYFCC Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
1970Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Winner
1970Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
1970KCFCC Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
1971BAFTA Film Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
1971Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated

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