Arthur Kennedy - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 17, 1914 |
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| Died | January 05, 1990 (age 75) |
| Birthplace | Worcester, Massachusetts, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Arthur Kennedy's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Noted for his roles in films such as 'Champion,' 'Peyton Place,' 'Bright Victory,' 'Trial,' and 'Some Came Running'; acclaimed Broadway actor. |
Intro
Arthur Kennedy was an acclaimed American stage and film actor known for his versatile performances in both supporting and leading roles from the late 1930s through the 1970s. He was nominated for five Academy Awards and won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play.
Early Life & Background
Arthur Kennedy was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. He attended the Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University), where he studied drama. After graduation, he began working on stage before transitioning to Broadway and Hollywood.
Career Highlights
- Five-time Academy Award nominee for Best Supporting Actor and Best Actor, for films including 'Champion' (1949), 'Bright Victory' (1951), 'Trial' (1955), 'Peyton Place' (1957), and 'Some Came Running' (1958)
- Winner of the 1949 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for 'Death of a Salesman'
- Appeared in many notable films, often as a complex supporting character or a leading man of integrity
- Renowned for collaborations with director Elia Kazan and playwright Arthur Miller
Trivia
- Arthur Kennedy was discovered by James Cagney, who helped him start his Hollywood career.
- He began as a stage actor before transitioning to a successful film career.
- Kennedy's performance in 'Death of a Salesman' on Broadway is highly acclaimed and is considered a major highlight of his theatrical career.
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Arthur Kennedy was born the 17 February 1914.
Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About February 17th, 1914, in brief:
- Historical events: Albert Westerlinck, a Belgian literature scholar and writer, was born on February 17, 1914, in Geel, Province of Antwerp.
- Day of the week: February 17th, 1914 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Down in Chattanooga by Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan
- Popular movie: directed by D.W. Griffith
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