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Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
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Douglas Elton Fairbanks Jr. (December 9, 1909 – May 7, 2000) was an American actor, producer, and decorated naval officer of World War II. The son of silent film star Douglas Fair…
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Douglas Elton Fairbanks Jr. (December 9, 1909 – May 7, 2000) was an American actor, producer, and decorated naval officer of World War II. The son of silent film star Douglas Fairbanks and stepson of Mary Pickford, he established his own successful career in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s, becoming known for his charm, sophistication, and versatility in both romantic comedies and adventure films. Among his most notable films are The Prisoner of Zenda (1937), Gunga Din (1939), Little Caesar (1931), and The Corsican Brothers (1941). He also appeared opposite many of the era’s leading actresses, including Katharine Hepburn, Joan Crawford, Loretta Young, Rita Hayworth, and Paulette Goddard. During World War II, Fairbanks served with distinction in the United States Navy, helping develop military deception and special operations techniques. For his wartime service, he received numerous decorations from the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and several other nations. After the war, he continued acting in films and television while also becoming a respected producer and public figure. Fairbanks remains remembered as one of Hollywood’s most elegant leading men and among the few major stars to achieve distinction both on screen and in military service. In 1969, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the International Best Dressed List.
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2021
The Real Charlie Chaplin
Movie Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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2009
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2008
Mary Pickford: The Muse of the Movies
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2007
Anna May Wong - Frosted Yellow Willows: Her Life, Times and Legend
Movie In Memory Of
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2005
Little Caesar: End of Rico, Beginning of the Antihero
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2004
On Location with Gunga Din
Movie Self / Thomas Anthony Ballantine (archive footage)
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2004
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2002
Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2001
Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2000
Mary Pickford: A Life on Film
Movie Self
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1998
Star Power: The Creation Of United Artists
Movie Self
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1996
Joan Crawford: Always the Star
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1996
The Battle Over Citizen Kane
Movie Self
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1995
Secret Lives
TV show
- 1991
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1990
Vivien Leigh: Scarlett and Beyond
Movie Self
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1990
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
Movie Self
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1990
Night of 100 Stars III
Movie Self
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1989
B.L. Stryker
TV show White
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1988
American Experience
TV show Self
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1988
Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
Movie Self
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1987
Hollywood Uncensored
Movie Self - Host
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1987
The Dame Edna Experience
TV show Self
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1986
Strong Medicine
TV show Eli Camperdown
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1986
Strong Medicine
Movie Eli Camperdown
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1985
George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
Movie Self
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1984
The Compleat Gilbert & Sullivan
TV show Self - Host
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1983
The Mikado
Movie Self
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1983
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Movie Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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1983
La Belle Epoque
Movie Self / Narrator
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1982
Laurence Olivier: A Life
Movie Self
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1982
Yesteryear
TV show Self
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1982
The Gondoliers
Movie Self - Host
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1982
H.M.S. Pinafore
Movie Self - Host
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1982
Iolanthe
Movie Self - Host
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1982
The Pirates of Penzance
Movie Self - Host
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1982
Cox and Box
Movie Self - Host
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1982
Trial by Jury
Movie Self - Host
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1982
Night of 100 Stars
Movie Self
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1981
Ghost Story
Movie Edward Wanderley
