Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Acting
Born 1909-12-09
Died 2000-05-07
New York City, New York, USA
167 credits
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit 1
Silver Star 1
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame 1
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire 1
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Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire 1 won
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Douglas 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.
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Filmography
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Acting
59 credits
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Love Boat
The Mike Douglas Show
Great Performances
American Experience
The Merv Griffin Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Dr. Kildare
What's My Line?
Omnibus
Route 66
The Steve Allen Show
Film '72
The Bob Hope Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Dinah!
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Cinépanorama
Your Show of Shows
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
ABC Stage 67
B.L. Stryker
The Dame Edna Experience
Hollywood
Ghost Story
The Big Party
Little Caesar
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Presents
Sinbad the Sailor
The Pearl Bailey Show
The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show
Hollywood Uncensored
Gunga Din
The Show of Shows
Strong Medicine
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Night and the City
State Secret
Iolanthe
The Gondoliers
The Corsican Brothers
The Prisoner of Zenda
Morning Glory
The Stolen Jools
Night of 100 Stars
The Ford Show
The Mikado
Night of 100 Stars III
The Aviator
Party Girl
Women Love Diamonds
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
Love is a Racket
The Rise of Catherine the Great
Yesteryear
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Our Modern Maidens
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