Biography
Young appeared in several bit parts under his given name, Byron Barr, and the pseudonym, Bryant Fleming, before adopting the name of his character in the 1942 feature, "The Gay Sisters". While he proved capable in several dramatic parts (notably as the sleazy emcee in the haunting "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" which brought him a Best Supporting Actor Oscar), Young seemed destined to play debonair cads and slightly inebriated playboys who …
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Career Milestones
| Served in WWII | ||
1941 | Signed by Warner Bros. | |
1942 | First featured film role in "The Gay Sisters"; played character named "Gig Young" and subsequently adopted the name for himself | |
1951 | Received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his work in drama about alcoholism, "Come Fill the Cup", starring James Cagney | |
1958 | Received a second Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the comedy, "Teacher's Pet", starring Clark Gable and Doris Day | |
1975 | Last films included "The Hindenburg" and "The Killer Elite"; appeared in the Bruce Lee film "Game of Death" which was shot mostly in 1973 but held up until 1979 because star Bruce Lee died during its making | |
Awards
1951 | Academy Award for Actor In a Supporting Role in Come Fill the Cup |
1958 | Academy Award for Actor In a Supporting Role in Teacher's Pet |
1958 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture in Teacher's Pet |
1969 | Academy Award for Actor In a Supporting Role in They Shoot Horses, Don't They? |
1969 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture in They Shoot Horses, Don't They? |
1970 | BAFTA Award for Supporting Actor in They Shoot Horses, Don't They? |