Biography
Headlining many programmers and medium-sized "A" productions, he made films in every genre, and was often cast as an agreeable consort to more dominant star actresses. Like the star whose career and image most parallels his, Fred MacMurray, Young moved smoothly in middle age to TV, producing and starring in the landmark family sitcom, "Father Knows Best" (CBS and NBC, 1954-1960). It was only one step from paternal ideal to the avuncular, and …
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Career Milestones
| As a baby moved with family to Seattle | ||
| Began career at Pasadena Playhouse; acted in productions there for four years | ||
| Played the starring role of Cameron Garrett Brooks on the CBS comedy-drama series, "Window on Main Street" | ||
| Played the title role on the ABC-TV medical drama series, "Marcus Welby M.D." | ||
| Toured major US cities in a production of the play, "Generation", in the role of Bolton | ||
1917 | At age 10, moved with family to Los Angeles (date approximate) | |
1931 | Began touring on a recurring basis with a production of the play, "The Ship" | |
1931 | Made film debut in "The Black Camel", produced by Fox | |
1931 | Signed by MGM; first film there, "The Sin of Madelon Claudet" | |
1932 | Played first male leads in films, "Unashamed" and "New Morals for Old" | |
1936 | Only feature film credits outside the US: traveled to England to play leading roles in "Secret Agent" and "It's Love Again" | |
1944 | Contract with MGM ended; last film there for five years, "The Canterville Ghost"; thereafter free-lanced for all of Hollywood major studios, working most often at RKO over the next decade | |
1949 | Began acting in "Father Knows Best" on radio | |
1954 | Last feature film, "Secret of the Incas" | |
1954 | TV series debut, "Father Knows Best", in the title role of Jim Anderson; also marked TV producing debut | |
1966 | Played the title role of Nick Holloway on the detective comedy series pilot, "Holloway's Daughters"; option for possible series not picked up | |
1971 | First TV-movie, the two-part "Vanished"; received an Emmy nomination as Outstanding Supporting Actor | |
1977 | Starred in two NBC "extension sequels", 90 minutes long each: "Father Knows Best: The Father Knows Best Reunion" and "Father Knows Best: Home from Christmas" | |
1979 | Played grandfather James Lawrence on the short-lived NBC drama series, "Little Women" | |
1984 | Reprised the role of Marcus Welby in the TV-movie, "The Return of Marcus Welby, M.D." | |
1988 | Again reprised the role of Marcus Welby in the TV-movie, "Marcus Welby, M.D.--A Holiday Affair" | |
Awards
1956 | Primetime Emmy Award for Best Actor-Continuing Performance in Father Knows Best |
1957 | Primetime Emmy Award for Best Continuing Performance By an Actor in Father Knows Best |
1958 | Primetime Emmy Award for Best Continuing Performance By an Actor In a Leading in Father Knows Best |
1959 | Primetime Emmy Award for Best Actor In a Leading Role (Continuing Character) In a in Father Knows Best |
1969 | Golden Globe Award for Actor in a Television Series - Drama in Marcus Welby, M.D. |
1970 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama in Marcus Welby, M.D. |
1970 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Continued Performance By an Actor In a in Marcus Welby, M.D. |
1971 | Golden Globe Award for Actor in a Leading Role - Drama Series Or Television Movie in Marcus Welby, M.D. |
1971 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Continued Performance By an Actor In a in Marcus Welby, M.D. |
1972 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama in Marcus Welby, M.D. |
1972 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Continued Performance By an Actor In a Leading in Marcus Welby, M.D. |
1973 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama in Marcus Welby, M.D. |