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Melvyn Douglas


Birth name: Melvyn Edouard Hesselberg
Birth: 5 April 1901
Died: 4 August 1981
Nationality: American
Hollywood Walk Star: Yes
Melvyn Douglas

Career / Biography

Melvyn Douglas had a 50 year acting career in films and on television who is known for his role opposite Greta Garbo in Ninotchka. His career suffered in the 1950's after his politician wife was investigated for being a communist.

Oscars

Won - Best Supporting Actor - Being There (1979)
Won - Best Supporting Actor - Hud (1963)
Nomination - Best Actor - I Never Sang For My Father (1970)

Melvyn Douglas