Gig Young

Gig Young (born Byron Elsworth Barr; November 4, 1913 – October 19, 1978) was an American stage, film, and television actor.

This article is about the American actor Byron Barr who assumed the name Gig Young. For the American actor born in Iowa, see Byron Barr.

Gig Young
Young in 1953
Born
Byron Elsworth Barr

(1913-11-04)November 4, 1913
St. Cloud, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedOctober 19, 1978(1978-10-19) (aged 64)
New York City, U.S.
Cause of deathGunshot wound (murder–suicide)
OccupationActor
Years active1940–1978
Spouses
Sheila Stapler
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(m. 1940; div. 1947)​
    Sophie Rosenstein
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    (m. 1950; died 1952)​
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      (m. 1956; div. 1963)​
        Elaine Williams
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        (m. 1963; div. 1966)​
          Kim Schmidt
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          (m. 1978; died 1978)​
          Children1

          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), finally winning that award for They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969).

          In 1978, Young murdered his 31-year old wife three weeks after their wedding before turning the gun on himself and committing suicide at the age of 64.

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