Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Known For
Actor
Occupations
Actor, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Died
Birthplace
Saint Cloud, Minnesota, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Elizabeth Montgomery (1956-1963)
Children
1 child
Education
McKinley Technology High School
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Name Origin
English < Old English (byrum)
Popularity
Tier B -- 76,890 Wikipedia views/month
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Frequent co-star
Appeared in 9 films with Charles Drake
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 27
Career
Career spanning 36 years (1941-1977)
Year context
Born in 1913 -- Federal Reserve System established; Woodrow Wilson was US president
Year 1913 →
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17
Notable
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Innovation
10
Giving
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Sustainability
90
Cultural Uplift
52
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Filmography (50)
AWARDS (3)
G
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
1970
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G
Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
1970
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B
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
WON
Biography
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).
Connections (8)
Works at
Warner Bros.
Married to
Elizabeth Montgomery
Works at
Warner Bros.
Spouse of
Elizabeth Montgomery
Spouse of
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Spouse of
http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/29d7fd13db358353481213253b241d18
Spouse of
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Spouse of
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Gig Young?
Gig Young was born on and passed away on at the age of 64.
Where was Gig Young born?
Gig Young was born in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, USA.
What movies or shows has Gig Young been in?
Gig Young has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Spectre (1977), Sherlock Holmes in New York (1976), The Hindenburg (1975), Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974), A Black Ribbon for Deborah (1974).
What is Gig Young known for?
Gig Young is primarily known as an actor. Gig Young (born Byron Elsworth Barr; November 4, 1913 – October 19, 1978) was an American actor. He was nominated for the Academy Award for…
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You can find more about Gig Young on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
