Arthur Kennedy

Stage Actor

Birthday February 17, 1914

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Worcester, MA

DEATH DATE Jan 5, 1990 (75)

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About

Five-time Oscar nominee who received a Tony Award in 1949 for his performance as Biff in Death of a Salesman, and a Golden Globe for his role in the 1955 drama Trial.

Before Fame

His first professional acting gig was with the Globe Theater Company, which toured the Midwest and performed shortened versions of William Shakespeare's plays.

Trivia

He has the distinction of losing four the Best Supporting Actor Oscar four times, for the films Some Came Running, Peyton Place, Trial, and Champion. He was nominated for the Best Actor Oscar in 1951 for his performance in Bright Victory.

Family Life

He married Mary Cheffey in March 1938, and the couple had two children--Laurie and Terence. He and his wife were both buried in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Associated With

He lost the 1951 Best Actor award to the one and only Humphrey Bogart, who gave a remarkable performance in The African Queen.