What is Gig Young's full name?
Byron Elsworth Barr
Gig Young date of birth:
November 4, 1913
How old was Gig Young when died?
64
Where was Gig Young born?
St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA
When did Gig Young die?
October 19, 1978
Where did Gig Young die?
New York City, NY, USA
Why did Gig Young die?
Suicide
How tall is Gig Young?
6' 1" (185 cm)
Gig Young body shape:
Average
What color are Gig Young's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Gig Young's hair?
Brown - Dark
Is Gig Young gay or straight?
Straight
What is Gig Young's ethnicity?
White
What is Gig Young nationality?
American
What is Gig Young's occupation?
Actor
Gig Young claim to fame:
Oscar for Best Supporting Actor 1970 for They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
Gig Young commercials and brand endorsements:
(July 1955) Appeared as an interviewer in a highway safety TV commercial with James Dean.
Short Biography
Gig Young (November 4, 1913 – October 19, 1978) was an American film, stage, and television actor. Known mainly for second leads and supporting roles, Young won an Academy Award for his performance as a slimy dance-marathon emcee in the 1969 film They Shoot Horses, Don't They? An alcoholic, Young was implicated in the murder-suicide which resulted in the deaths of him and his wife in 1978.