Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. (May 23, 1883 – December 12, 1939) was an American actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He was best known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films such as The Thief of Bagdad, Robin Hood, and The Mark of Zorro.
An astute businessman, Fairbanks was a founding member of United Artists. Fairbanks was also a founding member of The Motion Picture Academy and hosted the first Oscars Ceremony in 1929. With his marriage t...
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Date of birth:
- May 23, 1883
Date of death:
- Dec 12, 1939 (age 56 years)
Place of birth:
Height:
- 1.75 m (5.74 ft )
Also known as:
- Douglas Elton Thomas Ullman,
- Douglas Elton Ulman,
- Elton Banks,
- Douglas Fairbanks Sr.,
- Doug,
- The King of Hollywood
