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Gig Young (Byron Ellsworth Barr) was born on 4 November, 1913 in St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA, is an actor. Discover Gig Young's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 65 years old?

Popular As Byron Ellsworth Barr
Occupation actor
Age 65 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 4 November 1913
Birthday 4 November
Birthplace St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA
Date of death 19 October, 1978
Died Place New York City, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Gig Young Height, Weight & Measurements

At 65 years old, Gig Young height is 6' 1" (1.85 m) .

Physical Status
Height 6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Who Is Gig Young's Wife?

His wife is Kim Schmidt (27 September 1978 - 19 October 1978) ( her death), Elaine Young (18 September 1963 - 23 November 1966) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Elizabeth Montgomery (28 December 1956 - 1963) ( divorced), Sophie Rosenstein (29 December 1950 - 11 November 1952) ( her death), Sheila Stapler (2 August 1940 - 18 August 1949) ( divorced)

Family
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Wife Kim Schmidt (27 September 1978 - 19 October 1978) ( her death), Elaine Young (18 September 1963 - 23 November 1966) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Elizabeth Montgomery (28 December 1956 - 1963) ( divorced), Sophie Rosenstein (29 December 1950 - 11 November 1952) ( her death), Sheila Stapler (2 August 1940 - 18 August 1949) ( divorced)
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Gig Young Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gig Young worth at the age of 65 years old? Gig Young’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Gig Young's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Actor

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Timeline

1942

Gig Young was born Byron Barr to parents John and Emma Barr in Minnesota, and raised in Washington, DC, where he developed a passion for theatre while appearing in high school plays. After gaining some amateur experience, he applied for and received a scholarship to the acclaimed Southern California's Pasadena Community Playhouse. While acting in "Pancho", a south-of-the-border play by Lowell Barrington, he was spotted by a Warner Brothers talent scout, leading to his signing contracts with the studio. Still acting under his given name, Byron Barr, he played bits and extra roles. He experimented with varying screen names because there was already another actor with the same name (see Byron Barr). In 1942, in the picture The Gay Sisters (1942), he was given the role of a character whose name was Gig Young, which he liked well enough to finally adopt it as his permanent stage name.

His intermittent roles and, therefore, income, required Young to supplement his income working at a gas station, but success in The Gay Sisters (1942) eventually allowed him the freedom to become a full-time actor. Although service in the U. S. Coast Guard during World War II interrupted his ascension, after discharge he quickly established himself as a reliable light leading man, usually the second male lead to stars who were established box office draws.

1948

After not renewing his Warners Bros. contract in 1948, he subsequently signed with Columbia but was unhappy with their unfulfilled promises, and kept rejecting roles until he wore out his welcome there.

1951

A dramatic part in Come Fill the Cup (1951) resulted in his being nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar; a second Supporting Actor nomination followed seven years later for his comedic performance in Teacher's Pet (1958). A prolific television career later complemented his film work.

1954

Co-starred with Doris Day in 4 films: Young at Heart (1954), Teacher's Pet (1958), The Tunnel of Love (1958), and That Touch of Mink (1962).

1958

Gig Young, in the "Studio One in Hollywood" production of "A Dead Ringer" (aired 10 March 1958), when arrested for killing his spouse, delivers the final line: "Do I look like a man that would murder his own wife?" On 19 October 1978, Gig Young did just that in life, shooting and killing Kim Schmidt, his bride of twenty-two days before turning the weapon on himself. A further note of dark irony is their meeting during the filming of "Game of Death," on which Ms. Schmidt was script supervisor. Moreover, Mr. Young's career must ever be concluded with the foreboding title, "Game of Death.".

1964

First wife, Sheila Stapler, was an actress. His second wife, Sophia Rosenstein, was a drama coach he met while she was working at Warner Brothers and who died a little over a year later from cancer. Divorced also from actress Elizabeth Montgomery before her Bewitched (1964) fame. He had his only child, Jennifer Young, (born in 1964), from his fourth marriage to Elaine Young, a Realtor and sometime performer.

1969

In 1969, his surprisingly seedy portrayal of a dance-marathon emcee in They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) finally brought him that Supporting Actor Oscar. A succession of marriages, including one to actress Elizabeth Montgomery, failed.

1974

Cast in Blazing Saddles (1974) as the Waco Kid. Replaced by Mel Brooks with Gene Wilder shortly after filming began because the alcoholic Young was suffering from delirium tremens on the set.

1976

Was originally cast as the voice of Charles Townsend for the TV Series Charlie's Angels (1976), but was too drunk to record his lines and was replaced at the last minute by John Forsythe.

1978

Dreaming of a comeback on Broadway, Young had recently appeared in a Canadian tour of the play "Nobody Loves an Albatross" by Ronald Alexander before his October 19, 1978 suicide.

1997

Portrayed by Steve Hughes in James Dean: Race with Destiny (1997).

2002

Once romantically involved with fellow alcoholic Elaine Stritch. Their destructive relationship is poignantly discussed in Elaine's Tony-winning one-woman show Elaine Stritch at Liberty (2002). He met actress Elizabeth Montgomery shortly after their aborted engagement.