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Robert Young Biography

Birth Name:Robert George Young

Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

Received three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in film, radio and television
Got his start in acting by studying drama at the Pasadena Playhouse
Often takes on the role of unsympathetic characters
Appearing in over 100 films, he is primarily known for his work on B movies
Was a high school classmate of fellow actor John Huston
Worked as a newspaper boy at the age of ten in order to help his family make ends meet

Awards

1935Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
1936Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner
1937Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
1938Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (January): winner
1938Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
1939Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
1940Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner
1942NBR Award-Best Acting: winner
1942Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner
1943Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner
1943Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (January): winner
1945Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner
1946Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
1947Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
1948Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (April): winner
1956Primetime Emmy-Best Actor - Continuing Performance: nominated
1957Primetime Emmy-Best Continuing Performance by an Actor in a Dramatic Series: winner
1958Primetime Emmy-Best Continuing Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic or Comedy Series: winner
1959Primetime Emmy-Best Actor in a Leading Role (Continuing Character) in a Comedy Series: nominated
1970Golden Globe-Best TV Actor - Drama: nominated
1970Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series: winner
1971Golden Globe-Best TV Actor - Drama: nominated
1971Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Drama: nominated
1971Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series: nominated
1972Golden Globe-Best TV Actor - Drama: winner
1972Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series: nominated
1973Golden Globe-Best TV Actor - Drama: nominated
1974Golden Globe-Best TV Actor - Drama: nominated
1979BAFTA Film Award-Best Specialised Film: winner
1987ACE-Directing a Dramatic Series: nominated
2003TV Land Award-Classic TV Doctor of the Year: nominated