Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Birthday: 1909-12-09 | Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USADouglas Elton Fairbanks Jr. (December 9, 1909 – May 7, 2000) was an American actor, producer, and decorated naval officer of World War II. The son of silent film star Douglas Fairbanks and stepson of Mary Pickford, he established his own successful career in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s, becoming known for his charm, sophistication, and versatility in both romantic comedies and adventure films. Among his most notable films are The Prisoner of Zenda (1937), Gunga Din (1939), Little Caesar (1931), and The Corsican Brothers (1941). He also appeared opposite many of the era’s leading actresses, including Katharine Hepburn, Joan Crawford, Loretta Young, Rita Hayworth, and Paulette Goddard. During World War II, Fairbanks served with distinction in the United States Navy, helping develop military deception and special operations techniques. For his wartime service, he received numerous decorations from the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and several other nations. After the war, he continued acting in films and television while also becoming a respected producer and public figure. Fairbanks remains remembered as one of Hollywood’s most elegant leading men and among the few major stars to achieve distinction both on screen and in military service. In 1969, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the International Best Dressed List.
Known For
Acting
Role
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Self
as Self
as Self (archive footage)
as Self - Host
as Eli Camperdown
as Eli Camperdown
as Self
as Self / Narrator
as Self - Host
as Self - Host
as Self - Host
as Edward Charles Wanderley
as Malcolm Philpott
as Millionaire
as Narrator
as Narrator
as Rex Willoughby
as Narrator
as Mr. Otis
