Gig Young (born Byron Elsworth Barr; November 4, 1913 – October 19, 1978) was an American 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), before winning for They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969).

Gig Young

Acting Born November 4, 1913 – Died October 19, 1978 Saint Cloud, Minnesota, USA

Gig Young (born Byron Elsworth Barr; November 4, 1913 – October 19, 1978) was an American 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), before winning for They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969).

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

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The Mike Douglas Show

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The Merv Griffin Show

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What's My Line?

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The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Duke Marsden

The Dick Cavett Show

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The Twilight Zone

Martin Sloan

Tony Awards

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Robert Montgomery Presents

Tony Marino

Studio One

Philip Adams / Alan Fredericks

Climax!

Edgar Holt

The Ed Sullivan Show

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