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Melvyn Douglas
From The TV IV
| Melvyn Douglas | |
| Birth name | Melvyn Edouard Hesselberg |
| Born | April 5, 1901 in Macon, Georgia, USA |
| Died | August 4, 1981 in New York, New York, USA from pneumonia and cardiac complications |
| Notable Roles | |
| Notable Episodes | |
| Awards | 2 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame |
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Contents |
Biography
Roles
Starring Roles
Guest Starring Roles
| Series | Role | Episode | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Electric Theater | Professor Arthur Barris | 6x07 - Love Comes Late | November 17, 1957 |
| Ben Casey | Burton Strang | 2x27 - Rage Against the Dying Light | April 15, 1963 |
| The Fugitive | Dr. Ryder | 3x27 - The 2130 | March 29, 1966 |
Specials and Made-for-TV Movies
| Title | Role | Airdate | Series/Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandpa Doc | Portrait of Grandpa Doc | November 5, 1977 | ABC Weekend Specials |
Talk, News and Game Show Appearances
Memorable Moments
Awards and Accolades
Academy Awards
(2 Wins in 3 Nominations)
- Won: Best Supporting Actor (1964)
- Hud
- Won: Best Supporting Actor (1980)
- Being There
Primetime Emmy Awards
(1 Win in 2 Nominations)
- Won: Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Drama (1968)
- CBS Playhouse: Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
Golden Globe Awards
(1 Win in 3 Nominations)
- Won: Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture (1980)
- Being There