Biography
Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. (May 23, 1883 – December 12, 1939) was an American actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He was best known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films such as The Thief of Bagdad, Robin Hood, and The Mark of Zorro. An astute businessman, Fairbanks was a founding member of United Artists. Fairbanks was also a founding member of The Motion Picture Academy and hosted the first Oscars Ceremony in 1929. With his marriage to Mary Pickford in 1920, the couple became Hollywood royalty with Fairbanks constantly referred to as "The King of Hollywood", a nickname later passed on to actor Clark Gable.
Gender
Male
IMDb Id
nm0001196
Known For Department
Acting
Also Known As
Douglas Elton Thomas Ullman
,
The King of Hollywood
,
Douglas Fairbanks Sr.
,
Date of Birth
1883-05-22
Place of Birth
Denver, Colorado, United States
Date of Death
1939-12-12
