Byron Young
American actor (1913–1978)
1913 — 1978
Quick Facts
Profession
American actor (1913–1978)
Born
November 4, 1913
Died
1978 (age ~65)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, stage actor
United StatesBorn in St. CloudDied in The Osborne
1913
Born in St. Cloud (1913-11-04)
1970
AwardAcademy Award for Best Supporting Actor
1978
Died in The Osborne
About
Gig Young was an American actor. He was active in film, television, and theatre from the late 1930's through the 1970's, and was initially known for his portrayals of characters with "light-hearted sophistication." He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969), with two previous nominations for Come Fill the Cup (1952) and Teacher's Pet (1959).
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Who is Byron Young?+
Gig Young was an American actor. He was active in film, television, and theatre from the late 1930's through the 1970's, and was initially known for his portrayals of characters with "light-hearted sophistication." He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in They Shoot
What does the name Byron mean?+
The name Byron means "A surname from Old English. Lord Byron, George Gordon (Noel) Byron, 6th Baron Byron (January 22, 1788–April 19, 1824), a famous English poet and leading figure in romanticism.. Etymology: A habitational surname from at the byre or cattleshed.". It is of English origin.
When was Byron Young born?+
Byron Young was born on November 4, 1913.
When did Byron Young die?+
Byron Young died in 1978, at approximately 65 years of age.
Name Meaning
A surname from Old English. Lord Byron, George Gordon (Noel) Byron, 6th Baron Byron (January 22, 1788–April 19, 1824), a famous English poet and leading figure in romanticism.. Etymology: A habitational surname from at the byre or cattleshed.
The name Byron is of English origin, meaning "A surname from Old English. Lord Byron, George Gordon (Noel) Byron, 6th Baron Byron (January 22, 1788–April 19, 1824), a famous English poet and leading figure in romanticism.. Etymology: A habitational surname from at the byre or cattleshed.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Byron — November 4, 1913
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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