Gig Young
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Summary
Gig Young was born on November 4, 1913[1], in St. Cloud[2]. He died on October 19, 1978[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as an actor[5], screenwriter[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], and film actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,857 views/month, #5,533 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: The Osborne[11]
- Place of burial: Green Hill Cemetery[12]
- Spouse: Elizabeth Montgomery[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Native language: English[15]
- Occupation: writer[16]
- Field of work: acting[17]
- Employer: Warner Bros. Entertainment[18]
- Educated at: McKinley Technology High School[19]
- Award received: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[20], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Genre: Western[23]
- Commons category: Gig Young[24]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[25]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[26]
- Family name: Barr[27], Young[28]
- Given name: Byron[29], Elsworth[30], Gig[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Gig Young[32]
- Commons gallery: Gig Young[33]
- Manner of death: suicide[34]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Birth name: Byron Elsworth Barr[37]
- Number of children: 1[38]
- Start of work period: 1940[39]
Why It Matters
Gig Young has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Gig Young born?
Gig Young was born in St. Cloud[2].
Where did Gig Young die?
Gig Young passed away in New York City[4].
Who was Gig Young married to?
Gig Young's spouses include Elizabeth Montgomery[13].
What did Gig Young do for work?
Gig Young worked as an actor[5], screenwriter[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], and film actor[9].
Where did Gig Young go to school?
Gig Young was educated at McKinley Technology High School[19].
What awards did Gig Young receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[20] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].