Douglas Fairbanks
Acting•Born May 22, 1883•Died December 12, 1939 (age 56)•Denver, Colorado, United States
Biography
Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. (May 23, 1883 – December 12, 1939) was an American actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He was best known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films such as The Thief of Bagdad, Robin Hood, and The Mark of Zorro. An astute businessman, Fairbanks was a founding member of United Artists. Fairbanks was also a founding member of The Motion Picture Academy and hosted the first Oscars Ceremony in 1929. With his marriage to Mary Pickford in 1920, the couple became Hollywood royalty with Fairbanks constantly referred to as "The King of Hollywood", a nickname later passed on to actor Clark Gable.
Known For
American Experience
1988•TV Series•
6.5
The Oscars
1953•TV Series•
7.0
Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
1916•Movie•
7.1
Unknown Chaplin
1983•TV Series•
8.3
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
1925•Movie•
7.3
The Black Pirate
1926•Movie•
6.7
The Bruce Forsyth Show
1959•TV Series•
9.0
The Thief of Bagdad
1924•Movie•
7.3
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayMay 22, 1883
Day of DeathDecember 12, 1939
Place of BirthDenver, Colorado, United States
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