Date of Birth: November 4, 1913
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Date of Death: October 19, 1978
Biography
Gig Young was an American actor known for his versatile performances in film, television, and theater. Born Byron Elsworth Barr, he adopted the stage name Gig Young after a character he played in the 1942 film “The Gay Sisters.” Young’s career spanned over three decades, during which he became known for his roles in both dramatic and comedic films. He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1969 film “They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?” Despite his professional success, Young’s personal life was marred by struggles with alcoholism and tumultuous relationships. He was married five times and his life ended tragically in a murder-suicide involving his fifth wife in 1978.
5 Interesting Facts about Gig Young
1. Gig Young won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?” in 1969.
2. He was married five times and struggled with alcoholism for much of his life.
3. Young served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II.
4. He appeared in over 50 films and numerous television series throughout his career.
5. His stage name, Gig Young, was taken from a character he portrayed in the 1942 film “The Gay Sisters.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Gig Young
1. “When I was 19, I was a romantic; I wanted to be a leading man. Now I’m 42 and I want to be a character actor.”
2. “I was all the things a leading man shouldn’t be, but it didn’t seem to matter.”
3. “I think people love actors. They want to be close to people who are different.”
4. “Sometimes I think the only thing that saved me from being a complete failure was my love of acting.”
5. “Acting is the most minor of gifts. After all, Shirley Temple could do it when she was four.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Gig Young’s net worth was estimated to be around $2 million.
Children
Gig Young had one daughter, Jennifer Young, with his fourth wife, Elizabeth Montgomery.
Relevant Links
1. [Gig Young Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gig_Young
2. [IMDb Profile](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0949835/
4. [Academy Awards Winners](https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/1970
5. [Find a Grave Memorial](https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1293/gig-young
