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Gig Young

Gig Young

Acting
04 Nov 1913
19 Oct 1978
Saint Cloud, Minnesota, USA

Biography

Gig Young (born Byron Elsworth Barr; November 4, 1913 – October 19, 1978) was an American actor. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in Come Fill the Cup (1952) and Teacher's Pet (1959), before winning for They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969).

Also Known As

Byron Elsworth Barr, Byron Barr, Bryant Fleming, Gig, Ronald Reed

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