Gig Young

Saint Cloud, Minnesota, USA

Gig Young (born Byron Elsworth Barr; November 4, 1913 – October 19, 1978) was an American actor. 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), before winning for They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969).

Best-known titles

Rear Window

What's My Line?

Game of Death

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

The Twilight Zone