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Gig Young
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Actor Born: November 4, 1913 in St. Cloud, MN Death: October 19, 1978 in Manhattan, NY Biography:"Gig Young" started his movie career billed under his birth name, "Byron Barr". He made his debut in "You're in the Army Now" (1941). The following year, he played in "The Gay Sisters" playing a larger supporting role, a character called Gig Young. While he would he would still continue going by "Byron Barr" for a while, he would eventually change it to "Gig Young" because there was an actor named "Byron Barr" already in Hollywood. When not going by his birth name, "Young" sometimes billed himself as Bryant Fleming. During WWI, "Young" was part of the Coast Guard. Upon his discharge, he returned to his movie career. Dashing and witty, "Young" often played second bananas and was frequently cast as a carefree bachelor who was more interested in fun than commitment. He also played guys who were always unlucky in love in romantic comedies. Occasionally "Young" would win the lead in B-movies. In 1969,... Full Biography
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