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Charles Coburn
Charles Coburn
Age 84 years (Jun 18, 1877 – Aug 30, 1961)
Birthplace Macon, Georgia, USA
Movies 67
TV Shows 3

Charles Coburn

Oscar winner · Actor · Since 1941
Charles Coburn was an American actor of film and theatre, famous for his monocle and his brashness in comedy. He began very young in a theatre in Savannah and went on to form his own theatre company before moving to Hollywood after being widowed. He won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for 'The More the Merrier' (1943), in which he plays a millionaire matchmaker, and left memorable roles in 'The Lady Eve' (1941), 'Heaven Can Wait' (1943) and 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' (1953). Though he mastered the comic register, he showed his versatility in dramas such as 'The Green Years', embodying with charm shrewd and good-natured old men.
Charles Coburn was an American actor of film and theatre, famous for his monocle and his brashness in comedy. He began very young in a theatre in Savannah and went on to form his own theatre company before moving to Hollywood after being widowed. He won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for 'The More the Merrier' (1943), in which he plays a millionaire matchmaker, and left memorable roles in 'The Lady Eve' (1941), 'Heaven Can Wait' (1943) and 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' (1953). Though he mastered the comic register, he showed his versatility in dramas such as 'The Green Years', embodying with charm shrewd and good-natured old men.
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Pepe
Charles Coburn
★ 6.4
1960
Startime
Colonel Sykes
★ 6.8
1959Season 1
John Paul Jones
Benjamin Franklin
★ 6.0
1959
A Stranger in My Arms
Vance Beasley
★ 4.2
1959
The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker
Grampa Pennypacker
★ 7.1
1959
The Story of Mankind
Hippocrates
★ 4.4
1957
How to Murder a Rich Uncle
Uncle George Clitterbern
★ 7.0
1957
Town on Trial
Dr. John Fenner
★ 6.5
1957
Around the World in 80 Days
Steamship Company Clerk
★ 6.7
1956
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Charles Coburn still alive?
Charles Coburn passed away on August 30, 1961 at age 84.
What are the most famous roles of Charles Coburn?
Charles Coburn is best known for roles in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Around the World in 80 Days, The Lady Eve.
How many movies has Charles Coburn been in?
Over a 26-year career (since 1935), Charles Coburn has appeared in 67 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was Charles Coburn's first movie?
The career of Charles Coburn began with The People's Enemy (1935).
What is Charles Coburn's most recent movie or series?
Charles Coburn's most recent release is Pepe, which premiered on December 21, 1960.
What TV shows has Charles Coburn appeared in?
On television, Charles Coburn has appeared in What's My Line?, The Ed Sullivan Show, The Colgate Comedy Hour, Studio One.
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Charles Coburn
Charles Coburn
1877-06-18 · Macon, Georgia, USA

Charles Douville Coburn (June 19, 1877 – August 30, 1961) was an American film and theatre actor. Best known for his work in comedies, Coburn received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for 1943's The More the Merrier.

Coburn was born in Macon, Georgia, the son of Scotch-Irish Americans Emma Louise Sprigman (May 11, 1838 Springfield, Ohio – November 12, 1896 Savannah, Georgia) and Moses Douville Coburn (April 27, 1834 Savannah, Georgia – December 27, 1902 Savannah, Georgia). Growing up in Savannah, he started out at age 14 doing odd jobs at the local Savannah Theater, handing out programs, ushering, or being the doorman. By age 17 or 18, he was the theater manager. He later became an actor, making his debut on Broadway in 1901. Coburn formed an acting company with actress Ivah Wills in 1905. They married in 1906. In addition to managing the company, the couple performed frequently on Broadway.

After his wife's death in 1937, Coburn relocated to Los Angeles, California and began film work. He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as a retired millionaire playing Cupid in The More the Merrier in 1943. He was also nominated for The Devil and Miss Jones in 1941 and The Green Years in 1946. Other notable film credits include Of Human Hearts (1938), The Lady Eve (1941), Kings Row (1942), The Constant Nymph (1943), Heaven Can Wait (1943), Wilson (1944), Impact (1949), The Paradine Case (1947), Everybody Does It (1950), Has Anybody Seen My Gal? (1952), Monkey Business (1952), Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), and John Paul Jones (1959). He usually played comedic parts, but Kings Row and Wilson were dramatic parts, showing his versatility.

For his contributions to motion pictures, in 1960, Coburn was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6268 Hollywood Boulevard.

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