Actor info
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Name :
Arthur Kennedy
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Born :
February 17, 1914 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA (75 years at death)
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Died :
January 5, 1990
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Known for :
Acting
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Gender :
Male
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Film career :
94 films (1940–1990)
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Also known as :
Артур Кеннеди, John Arthur Kennedy, Джон Артур Кеннеди
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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.
Notable films
- The Sentinel (1977) as Monsignor Franchino
- Lawrence of Arabia (1962) as Jackson Bentley
- Barabbas (1961) as Pontius Pilate
- Elmer Gantry (1960) as Jim Lefferts
- The Desperate Hours (1955) as Deputy Sheriff Jesse Bard
