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  2. John Arthur Kennedy (February 17, 1914 – January 5, 1990) was an American stage and film actor known for his versatility in supporting film roles and his ability to create "an exceptional honesty and naturalness on stage", especially in the original casts of Arthur Miller plays on Broadway.

  3. Birth name. John Arthur Kennedy. Nickname. Johnny. Height. 5′ 10″ (1.78 m) Mini Bio. Arthur Kennedy, one of the premier character actors in American film from the late 1940s through the early 1960s, achieved fame in the role of Biff in Elia Kazan 's historic production of Arthur Miller 's Pultizer-Prize winning play "Death of a Salesman."

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    • January 5, 1990
  4. Arthur Kennedy. Actor: Lawrence of Arabia. Arthur Kennedy, one of the premier character actors in American film from the late 1940s through the early 1960s, achieved fame in the role of Biff in Elia Kazan's historic production of Arthur Miller's Pultizer-Prize winning play "Death of a Salesman."

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    • Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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    • Branford, Connecticut, USA
  5. Jan 7, 1990 · Arthur Kennedy, who appeared in more than 70 Hollywood films and won a Tony Award on Broadway for creating the role of Biff in Arthur Miller's ''Death of a Salesman,'' died of a brain tumor on...

  6. Feb 13, 2024 · Arthur Kennedy (born Feb. 17, 1914, Worcester, Mass., U.S.—died Jan. 5, 1990, Branford, Conn.) was an American character actor featured in many films and nominated for five Academy Awards.

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  7. Feb 11, 2022 · Screen Time: Arthur Kennedy, the biggest actor to ever come out of Worcester. Craig S. Semon. Worcester Magazine. 0:02. 1:27. He was one of the most respected actors in Hollywood. He was nominated for five Academy Awards, one for Best Actor and four for Best Supporting Actor. He worked alongside James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart, Jimmy Stewart ...

  8. Jan 7, 1990 · Veteran character actor Arthur Kennedy--who played roles ranging from the dreamy idealist to the cynical heel in more than 70 movies and was a five-time Oscar nominee--has died of cancer in...