Melvyn Douglas (born Melvyn Edouard Hesselberg; April 5, 1901 – August 4, 1981) was an American actor. He was known for his role in Ninotchka (1939) with Greta Garbo. He also appeared in Hud (1963) and Being There (1979). He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in I Never Sang for My Father (1970).
Melvyn Douglas | |
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 MGM publicity photo of Douglas, c. 1939 | |
| Born | Melvyn Edouard Hesselberg April 5, 1901 |
| Died | August 4, 1981 (aged 80) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Cardiac arrest caused by pneumonia |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1927–1981 |
| Spouse(s) |
Rosalind Hightower
(m. 1925; div. 1930) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Illeana Douglas (granddaughter) |
Douglas was one of 24 actors to win the Triple Crown of Acting.
In 1931, Douglas married actress-turned-politician Helen Gahagan.
Other websites
change- Melvyn Douglas on IMDb
- "Melvyn Douglas (1901–1981)" Archived 2013-05-17 at the Wayback Machine at the New Georgia Encyclopedia
- Melvyn Douglas Papers Archived 2013-12-10 at Archive.today at the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research
- Melvyn Douglas at Find a Grave
- Photographs and literature on Melvyn Douglas
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