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Charles Coburn
Charles Douville Coburn (June 19, 1877 – August 30, 1961) was an American film and theatre actor.〔Obituary ''Variety'', September 6, 1971.〕 Best known for his work in comedies, Coburn received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for 1943's ''The More the Merrier''.
==Biography==
Coburn was born in Macon, Georgia,〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Charles Coburn (1877–1961) )〕 the son of Scots-Irish Americans Emma Louise Sprigman and Moses Douville Coburn. Growing up in Savannah, he started out at age 14 doing odd jobs at the local Savannah Theater, handing out programs, ushering, or being the doorman. By age 17 or 18, he was the theater manager.〔〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Charles Coburn Collection )〕 He later became an actor, making his debut on Broadway in 1901. Coburn formed an acting company with actress Ivah Wills in 1905.〔〔 They married in 1906. In addition to managing the company, the couple performed frequently on Broadway.
After his wife's death in 1937, Coburn relocated to Los Angeles, California and began film work. He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as a retired millionaire playing Cupid in ''The More the Merrier'' in 1943. He was also nominated for ''The Devil and Miss Jones'' in 1941 and ''The Green Years'' in 1946. Other notable film credits include ''Of Human Hearts'' (1938), ''The Lady Eve'' (1941), ''Kings Row'' (1942), ''The Constant Nymph'' (1943), ''Heaven Can Wait'' (1943), ''Wilson'' (1944), ''Impact'' (1949), ''The Paradine Case'' (1947), ''Everybody Does It'' (1950), ''Has Anybody Seen My Gal?'' (1952), ''Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'' (1953) and ''John Paul Jones'' (1959). He usually played comedic parts, but ''Kings Row'' and ''Wilson'' were dramatic parts, showing his versatility.
For his contributions to motion pictures, Coburn has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6240 Hollywood Boulevard.
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