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American actorGig Young (born Byron Elsworth Barr; November 4, 1913 – October 19, 1978) was an American stage, film, and television actor. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in Come Fill the Cup (1952) and Teacher's Pet (1959), finally winning that award for They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
Gig Young was a prolific actor who appeared in films, TV shows and Broadway plays. He won an Oscar for They Shoot Horses, Don't They? in 1969, but died by suicide in 1978 after killing his wife.
- January 1, 1
- St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA
- January 1, 1
- New York City, New York, USA
Dec 7, 2012 · Learn about the life and career of actor Gig Young, who won an Oscar for They Shoot Horses, Don't They? but also faced alcoholism, marital problems and legal troubles. Find out how he ended his own life by shooting his wife and himself in 1978, and why his will was disputed by his ex-wife and daughter.
Gig Young was a prolific actor who won an Oscar for They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969), but struggled with alcoholism and personal tragedies. He was born Byron Barr in Minnesota, changed his name after a role in The Gay Sisters (1942), and had six marriages, including one to Elizabeth Montgomery.
- November 4, 1913
- October 19, 1978
Apr 29, 2020 · Eight years later, Gig Young would shoot his wife of three weeks (and then himself) in the only known instance of an Oscar-winning actor committing murder. His tale is a disturbing one with few answers... Gig Young was a steady character actor for three decades with an honorable war record in the Coast Guard to boot.
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Stars. TV: North side of the 6800 block of Hollywood Boulevard. Actor Born Byron Barr on Nov. 4, 1913 in St. Cloud, MN. Died Oct. 19, 1978 of suicide in Manhattan, NY. G ig Young was the...
