Charles Coburn
Charles Coburn | |
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Born | Macon, Georgia, U.S. | June 19, 1877
Died | August 30, 1961 New York City, U.S. | (aged 84)
Resting place | Bonaventure Cemetery, (near Savannah, Georgia) |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1901–1960 |
Political party | Republican |
Spouses | |
Children | 7 |
Charles Douville Coburn (June 19, 1877 – August 30, 1961) was an American actor and theatrical producer.
Biography
Coburn was born in Macon, Georgia,[2] the son of Scots-Irish Americans Emma Louise Sprigman (May 11, 1838, Springfield, Ohio – November 12, 1896, Savannah, Georgia) and Moses Douville Coburn (April 27, 1834, Savannah – December 27, 1902, Savannah).
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.[2][3] He later became an actor, making his debut on Broadway in 1901. Coburn formed an acting company with actress Ivah Wills in 1905.[2][3] 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
For his contributions to motion pictures, in 1960, Coburn was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6268 Hollywood Boulevard.
Political activity
In the 1940s, Coburn served as vice president of the Motion Picture Alliance for the Preservation of American Ideals, a group opposed to leftist infiltration and proselytization in Hollywood during the Cold War.[4] Born and raised in the southern state of Georgia, Coburn was a member of the states' rights network of groups known as the Citizens' Councils.[5][6]
A staunch
Personal life
Coburn married
In the 1940s, Coburn made his home at the National Arts Club in New York City. His late wife's mother lived there with him.[9]
Coburn died of a heart attack on August 30, 1961, at age 84 in New York City. He was interred at Bonaventure Cemetery.[10]
Complete filmography
Radio appearances
Year | Program | Episode/source |
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1946 | Academy Award |
The Devil and Miss Jones[11] |
See also
References
- ^ Obituary Variety, September 6, 1971.
- ^ a b c "Charles Coburn (1877–1961)". The New Georgia Encyclopedia. Archived from the original on February 5, 2012. Retrieved July 17, 2006.
- ^ a b "Charles Coburn Collection". University of Georgia Libraries – Hargrett Rare Book & Manuscript Library. Archived from the original on March 8, 2012. Retrieved December 5, 2006.
- ISBN 9780786457762
- ^ "Citizens Council". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
- ^ "The Bend Bulletin from Bend, Oregon on June 13, 1959 · Page 5". Newspapers.com.
- ISBN 9781107650282.
- ^ a b "Oscar Profile #104: Charles Coburn". CinemaSight. September 20, 2012. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
- ^ "Mrs. Anna K. Wills". New York Times. April 19, 1944. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
- ^ Wilson, Scott. Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons, 3d ed.: 2 (Kindle Locations 25047-25048). McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. Kindle Edition.
Further reading
- Alistair, Rupert (2018). "Charles Coburn". The Name Below the Title : 65 Classic Movie Character Actors from Hollywood's Golden Age (softcover) (First ed.). Great Britain: Independently published. pp. 68–71. ISBN 978-1-7200-3837-5.
External links
- Charles Coburn at IMDb
- Charles Coburn at the Internet Broadway Database