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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.
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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Arthur Kennedy was a versatile and acclaimed American actor who starred in Broadway, film and TV. He was nominated for five Oscars and appeared in classics like Death of a Salesman, The Crucible and Lawrence of Arabia.
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...
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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Feb 11, 2022 · Learn about the life and career of Arthur Kennedy, a Worcester native who became one of the most respected actors in Hollywood and was nominated for five Academy Awards. From his stage debut at South High School to his roles in "High Sierra," "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Fantastic Voyage," Kennedy worked with legends like James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart and Errol Flynn.
Jan 5, 1990 · Arthur Kennedy (1914-1990) was a versatile and acclaimed stage and film actor, known for his roles in Death of a Salesman, Lawrence of Arabia, and Trial. He was also a Golden Globe winner and a five-time Oscar nominee.
