Douglas Fairbanks
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.
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Infos
Full Name
Douglas Fairbanks
Douglas Fairbanks
Gender
Male
Male
Date of Birth
5/22/1883
5/22/1883
Date of Death
12/12/1939
12/12/1939
Also Known As
Douglas Elton Thomas Ullman
The King of Hollywood
Douglas Fairbanks Sr.