Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
92 movies · 7 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Dec 9, 1909
- Died
- May 7, 2000 (age 90)
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Douglas Elton Ulman Fairbanks Jr. · Douglas Elton Fairbanks Jr. · Doug Fairbanks · Douglas Fairbanks
Biography
Douglas Elton Fairbanks Jr. (December 9, 1909 – May 7, 2000) was an American actor, producer, and decorated naval officer of World War II. The son of silent film star Douglas Fairbanks and stepson of Mary Pickford, he established his own successful career in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s, becoming known for his charm, sophistication, and versatility in both romantic comedies and adventure films.
Among his most notable films are The Prisoner of Zenda (1937), Gunga Din (1939), Little Caesar (1931), and The Corsican Brothers (1941). He also appeared opposite many of the era’s leading actresses, including Katharine Hepburn, Joan Crawford, Loretta Young, Rita Hayworth, and Paulette Goddard.
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During World War II, Fairbanks served with distinction in the United States Navy, helping develop military deception and special operations techniques. For his wartime service, he received numerous decorations from the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and several other nations. After the war, he continued acting in films and television while also becoming a respected producer and public figure. Fairbanks remains remembered as one of Hollywood’s most elegant leading men and among the few major stars to achieve distinction both on screen and in military service.
In 1969, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the International Best Dressed List.
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Known for
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.: movies and TV shows
Acting (94)
- 1995
- 1989
- 1986
- 1986 Strong Medicine
as Eli Camperdown
- 1981 Ghost Story
as Edward Wanderley
- 1980 From Raquel with Love
as The Almighty
- 1980 The Hostage Tower
as Malcolm Philpott
- 1978 The Art of Film: The Many Roles of Alec Guinness
as Narrator
- 1978 The Art of Film: Vintage Hitchcock
as Narrator
- 1978 Kingdom Of Gifts
as The Proud King
- 1977
- 1972 The Crooked Hearts
as Rex Willoughby
- 1968 Red and Blue
as Millionaire
- 1968 The Legend of Robin Hood
as King Richard
- 1968 Red, White, and Zero
as Millionaire
- 1967 The Funniest Man in the World
as Narrator
- 1966 The Canterville Ghost
as Mr. Otis
- 1966
- 1961
- 1960
- 1953 Three's Company
as Narrator / Anthony
- 1953 The Genie
as The Genie
- 1951 Mr. Drake's Duck
as Donald 'Don' Drake
- 1950 State Secret
as Dr. John Marlowe
- 1949 The Fighting O'Flynn
as The O'Flynn
- 1948 That Lady in Ermine
as Colonel Ladislas Karolyi Teglas / The Duke
- 1947 The Exile
as Charles II
- 1947 Sinbad the Sailor
as Sinbad
- 1942 The Corsican Brothers
as Lucien Franchi / Mario Franchi
- 1940 Angels Over Broadway
as Bill O'Brien
- 1940 Safari
as Jim Logan
- 1940 Green Hell
as Keith Brandon
- 1939 Rulers of the Sea
as David 'Davie' Gillespie
- 1939 The Sun Never Sets
as John Randolph
- 1939 Gunga Din
as Thomas Anthony Ballantine
- 1938 The Young in Heart
as Richard Carleton
- 1938 Having Wonderful Time
as Chick Kirkland
- 1938 The Rage of Paris
as Jim Trevor
- 1938 Joy of Living
as Daniel 'Dan' Brewster
- 1937 The Prisoner of Zenda
as Rupert of Hentzau
- 1937 Jump for Glory
as Ricky Morgan
- 1936 Accused
as Tony Seymour
- 1936 The Amateur Gentleman
as John Beverley aka Barnabas Barty
- 1935 Man of the Moment
as Tony Woodward
- 1935 Mimi
as Rodolphe
- 1934 Success at Any Price
as Joe Martin
- 1934 The Rise of Catherine the Great
as Grand Duke Peter
- 1933 Captured!
as Lieutenant Fred Digby
- 1933 Morning Glory
as Joseph Sheridan
- 1933 The Narrow Corner
as Fred Blake
- 1933 The Life of Jimmy Dolan
as Jimmy
- 1933 Parachute Jumper
as Bill Keller
- 1932 Scarlet Dawn
as Baron Nikita 'Nikki' Krasnoff
- 1932 Love is a Racket
as James 'Jimmy' Russell
- 1932 It's Tough to Be Famous
as Scott 'Scotty' McClenahan
- 1932 Union Depot
as Charles 'Chick' Miller
- 1931 I Like Your Nerve
as Larry O'Brien
- 1931 Chances
as Jack Ingleside
- 1931 The Stolen Jools
as Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
- 1931 The Aviator
as Alain
- 1931 Little Caesar
as Joe Massara
- 1930 One Night at Susie's
as Dick Rollins
- 1930 Outward Bound
as Henry
- 1930 The Way of All Men
as Billy Bear
- 1930 Little Accident
as Norman Overbeck
- 1930 The Dawn Patrol
as Douglas 'Doug' Scott
- 1930 Loose Ankles
as Gil
- 1930 Party Girl
as Jay Rountree
- 1929 The Show of Shows
as Ambrose in 'Bicycle Built for Two' Number (uncredited)
- 1929 The Forward Pass
as Marty Reid
- 1929 The Careless Age
as Wyn
- 1929 Our Modern Maidens
as Gil Jordan
- 1929 Fast Life
as Douglas Stratton
- 1929 The Jazz Age
as Steve Maxwell
- 1928 A Woman of Affairs
as Jeffry Merrick
- 1928 The Power of the Press
as Clem Rogers
- 1928 The Barker
as Chris Miller
- 1928 The Toilers
as Steve
- 1928 Modern Mothers
as David Starke
- 1928 The Garden of Eden
as Busboy (uncredited)
- 1928 Dead Man's Curve
as Vernon Keith
- 1927 A Texas Steer
as Farleigh Bright
- 1927 Is Zat So?
as G. Clifton Blackburn
- 1927 Women Love Diamonds
as Jerry Croker-Kelley
- 1927 Man Bait
as Jeff Sanford
- 1926 Broken Hearts of Hollywood
as Hal Terwilliger
- 1926 Padlocked
as Sonny Galloway
- 1926 The American Venus
as Triton
- 1925 Stella Dallas
as Richard Grosvenor
- 1925 Wild Horse Mesa
as Chess Weymer
- 1925 The Air Mail
as Sandy
- 1923 Stephen Steps Out
as Stephen Harlow Jr.
- 1921 The Three Musketeers
as (uncredited)
- 1916 American Aristocracy
as Newsboy (uncredited)
Behind the camera (18)
- 2007
- 2000
- 1998
- 1975
- 1958 Chase a Crooked Shadow
Producer
- 1956 The Silken Affair
Executive Producer
- 1955 Police Dog
Producer
- 1953 Three's Company
Producer
- 1953 The Genie
Producer
- 1951 Mr. Drake's Duck
Producer
- 1950 Night and the City
Casting
- 1949 The Fighting O'Flynn
Writer, Producer
- 1947 The Exile
Writer, Producer
- 1940 Angels Over Broadway
Associate Producer
- 1937 Jump for Glory
Producer
- 1936 Accused
Producer
- 1936 The Amateur Gentleman
Producer
- 1932 Scarlet Dawn
Additional Dialogue
Talk shows and appearances (67)
- 2024
- 2021
- 2009
- 2008
- 2008
- 2005
- 2004
- 2004
- 2002
- 2001
- 1996
- 1996
- 1991
- 1990
- 1990
- 1990
- 1988 American Experience
1 episode
- 1988
- 1987
- 1987 The Dame Edna Experience
1 episode
- 1985
- 1984 The Compleat Gilbert & Sullivan
1 episode
- 1983
- 1983
- 1983
- 1982
- 1982 Yesteryear
1 episode
- 1982
- 1982
- 1982
- 1982
- 1982
- 1982
- 1982
- 1980 Hollywood
5 episodes
- 1974 Dinah!
1 episode
- 1973
- 1971 Film '72
1 episode
- 1971 The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
1 episode
- 1971 Great Performances
1 episode
- 1971 The Pearl Bailey Show
1 episode
- 1968 The Dick Cavett Show
2 episodes
- 1968 Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
3 episodes
- 1967 Omnibus
3 episodes
- 1962 The Merv Griffin Show
9 episodes
- 1962 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
2 episodes
- 1961 The Mike Douglas Show
16 episodes
- 1959 The Big Party
1 episode
- 1956 The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
2 episodes
- 1956 The Ford Show
1 episode
- 1956 The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show
1 episode
- 1956 The Steve Allen Show
1 episode
- 1956 Cinépanorama
1 episode
- 1954
- 1953 Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Presents
1 episode
- 1950
- 1950 The Bob Hope Show
4 episodes
- 1950 Your Show of Shows
1 episode
- 1950 What's My Line?
3 episodes
- 1948 The Ed Sullivan Show
5 episodes
- 1940
- 1938
- 1932
- 1932
- 1931
- 1930
- 1930