Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Birthplace
Height
170 cm (5'7")
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouses
Anna Beth Sully (1907-1919), Mary Pickford (1920-1936), Sylvia Ashley (1936-1939)
Children
1 child: Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Parents
Hezekiah Charles Ullman, Ella Adelaide Marsh
Residences
Denver
Education
East High School, Harvard University
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Scottish Gaelic < Old Irish < Proto-Celtic (*dubus)
Popularity
Tier B -- 31,003 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 67 years (1915-1982)
Mary Pickford →
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 31
Zodiac
Year of the Goat, sign of Gemini
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Giving
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (43)
Unknown Chaplin
Film
Hollywood Without Make-Up
Film
Days of Thrills and Laughter
Film
Wilson
Film
Ali Baba Goes to Town
Film
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
Director
Reaching for the Moon
Producer
The Iron Mask
Producer, Writer
The Taming of the Shrew
Film
The Gaucho
Producer, Writer
AWARDS (2)
B
Academy Honorary Award
WON
B
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
WON
Biography
Douglas Elton Fairbanks Sr. was an American actor and filmmaker best known for being the first actor to play the masked vigilante Zorro and other swashbuckling roles in silent films. One of the biggest stars of the silent era, Fairbanks was referred to as "The King of Hollywood". He was also a founding member of United Artists as well as the Motion Picture Academy and hosted the 1st Academy Awards in 1929.
Connections (11)
Married to
Mary Pickford
Produced title
When the Clouds Roll By
Spouse of
Mary Pickford
Founded
United Artists
Founded by
United Artists
Spouse of
Sylvia Ashley
Spouse of
Anna Beth Sully
Child of
Hezekiah Charles Ullman
Child of
Ella Adelaide Marsh
Parent of
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Sibling of
John Fairbanks
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Douglas Fairbanks?
Douglas Fairbanks was born on and passed away on at the age of 56.
Where was Douglas Fairbanks born?
Douglas Fairbanks was born in Denver.
What movies or shows has Douglas Fairbanks been in?
Douglas Fairbanks has 43 credits in our database. Notable titles include Unknown Chaplin (2005), Hollywood Without Make-Up (1963), Days of Thrills and Laughter (1961), Wilson (1944), Ali Baba Goes to Town (1937).
Where can I find more information about Douglas Fairbanks?
You can find more about Douglas Fairbanks on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
