Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

🎂 Data nașterii: 1909-12-09 (New York City, New York, USA)

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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Little Caesar: End of Rico, Beginning of the Antihero

Ghost Story

The Crooked Hearts

Gunga Din

Morning Glory

Is Zat So?

Micul Cezar

A Woman of Affairs

Angels Over Broadway

Sinbad the Sailor

The Corsican Brothers

The Rage of Paris

The Young in Heart

The Prisoner of Zenda

The Rise of Catherine the Great

Joy of Living

Having Wonderful Time

Hollywood necenzurat

The Dawn Patrol

That Lady in Ermine

The Stolen Jools

A Texas Steer

The Barker

Love is a Racket

The Exile

Outward Bound

Kingdom Of Gifts

Mary Pickford: A Life on Film

Hollywood on Parade No. A-1

Our Modern Maidens

Accused

Union Depot

Mr. Drake's Duck

Loose Ankles

State Secret

Rulers of the Sea

I Like Your Nerve

Jump for Glory

Parachute Jumper

Green Hell

Scarlet Dawn

Man of the Moment

Captured!

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

The Power of the Press

Chances

It's Tough to Be Famous

The Life of Jimmy Dolan

Hollywood on Parade No. A-3

Party Girl

Stephen Steps Out

The Sun Never Sets

Success at Any Price

Mimi

Safari

The Narrow Corner

Checking Out: Grand Hotel

The Show of Shows

The Forward Pass

The Funniest Man in the World

Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star

Stella Dallas

One Night at Susie's

The Amateur Gentleman

You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story

Noaptea celor 100 de stele III

The Battle Over Citizen Kane

The Art of Film: The Many Roles of Alec Guinness

An Intimate Dinner in Celebration of Warner Bros. Silver Jubilee

The Air Mail

On Location with Gunga Din

The Fighting O'Flynn

Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man

Chase a Crooked Shadow

Joan Crawford: Always the Star

Man Bait

Three's Company

Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies