Gig Young - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	November 04, 1913
Died	October 19, 1978 (age 64)
Birthplace	St. Cloud, Minnesota, U.S.
Zodiac Sign	Scorpio - (see also Gig Young's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Ox
Generation	Greatest Generation
Known For	Academy Award-winning actor, known for 'They Shoot Horses, Don't They?', 'Teacher's Pet', and 'Come Fill the Cup'.

Intro

Gig Young was an American actor who enjoyed a long career in film, television, and theatre and was known for his roles in both comedies and dramas. He received critical acclaim for his performances, most notably winning an Academy Award for his supporting role in 'They Shoot Horses, Don't They?'.

Early Life & Background

Gig Young was born Byron Elsworth Barr in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He moved with his family to Wayzata, Minnesota, during his youth. He attended school in Minnesota and went on to study at Pasadena Playhouse, which helped launch his acting career.

Career Highlights

• Won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1970 for 'They Shoot Horses, Don't They?' [1][2].
• Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor twice before, for 'Come Fill the Cup' (1951) and 'Teacher's Pet' (1958) [1][2].
• Starred in numerous films including 'The Three Musketeers' (1948), 'Desk Set' (1957), and 'The Hindenburg' (1975) [1][2].
• Appeared in various television series and stage productions during his long-running career.

Trivia

• Gig Young's stage name was given to him by the studio, inspired by a character he played in 'The Gay Sisters' (1942) [1].
• Despite his professional success, Young's personal life was troubled; he was married five times and struggled with alcoholism [1][2].
• Young died in 1978 in a murder-suicide involving his fifth wife, Kim Schmidt [1][2].

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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gig_Young
2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Gig-Young