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Arthur Kennedy

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1914-02-17

Day of Death

1990-01-05

Place of Birth

Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Arthur Kennedy

Biography

John Arthur Kennedy (February 17, 1914 – January 5, 1990) was an American stage and film actor known for his versatility in supporting film roles and his ability to create "an exceptional honesty and naturalness on stage", especially in the original casts of Arthur Miller plays on Broadway. He won the 1949 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for Miller's Death of a Salesman. He also won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for the 1955 film Trial, and was a five-time Academy Award nominee.

Filmography (94)

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⭐ 10.0 Role: Unknown

Grandpa

1990
⭐ 4.9 Role: Owen Coughlin

Signs of Life

1989
⭐ 6.5 Role: Self (archive footage)

James Stewart: A Wonderful Life

1987
⭐ 3.7 Role: Dr. Kraspin

The Humanoid

1979
⭐ 4.8 Role: Senator Merelli

Dirty World

1978
⭐ 5.1 Role: Priest

Cyclone

1978
⭐ 4.6 Role: Mr. Jackson

Cave of the Sharks

1978
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⭐ 6.5 Role: Il nonno

Last Angels

1978
⭐ 7.0 Role: CIA Chief of Station, Athens

Covert Action

1978
⭐ 5.3 Role: Uberto

Nine Guests for a Crime

1977
⭐ 6.1 Role: Monsignor Franchino

The Sentinel

1977
⭐ 6.6 Role: Vice questore Ruini

Rome, Armed to the Teeth

1976
⭐ 4.2 Role: Antonio

Emmanuelle on Taboo Island

1976
⭐ 9.0 Role: Mike Jannacone

Blackmail Chase

1976
⭐ 6.5 Role: Armando Di Federico

Killer Cop

1975