Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1901-02-01
Day of Death
1960-11-16
Place of Birth
Cadiz, Ohio, USA
Clark Gable
Biography
William Clark Gable (February 1, 1901 – November 16, 1960) was an American actor. In 1999, the American Film Institute named Gable the seventh-greatest male star of all-time. His most famous role was Rhett Butler in the 1939 Civil War epic film Gone with the Wind, in which he starred with Vivien Leigh. His performance earned him his third nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor; he won for It Happened One Night (1934) and was also nominated for Mutiny on the Bounty (1935). Later performances were in Run Silent, Run Deep, a submarine war film, and his final film, The Misfits (1961), which paired Gable with Marilyn Monroe, also in her last screen appearance. During his long film career, Gable appeared opposite some of the most popular actresses of the time. Joan Crawford, who was his favorite actress to work with, was partnered with Gable in eight films, Myrna Loy was with him seven times, and he was paired with Jean Harlow in six productions. He also starred with Lana Turner in four features, and with Norma Shearer in three. Gable was often named the top male star in the mid-30s, and was second only to the top box-office draw of all, Shirley Temple.
Filmography (157)
Gene Kelly - An American in Hollywood
2025
The Love Story of Jean Harlow and William Powell
2023
The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes
2022
Rat Pack
2022
Normandie ne partira pas ce soir
2021
Her Name Was Grace Kelly
2021
Arthur Miller: Writer
2017
Discovering Jean Harlow
2015
Stars of the Silver Screen - Greta Garbo
2014
Marilyn Monroe: In The Movies
2012
Fascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroe
2012
Marilyn at the Movies
2011
Hollywood sul Tevere
2009
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
2009
