Arthur Kennedy

Arthur Kennedy

John Arthur Kennedy

Birth Date

2/17/1914 (Age 75)

Birth Place

Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date

1/5/1990

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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.

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Total Credits

28

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Jackson Bentley

Vic Hansbro

Emerson Cole

Red

Paul Quimper

The Inspector

Frequent Collaborators

René Cardona Jr.

René Cardona Jr.

2 films together

Mark Robson

Mark Robson

3 films together

James Stewart

James Stewart

2 films together

Anthony Mann

Anthony Mann

2 films together

Ferdinando Baldi

Ferdinando Baldi

1 film together

Raoul Walsh

Raoul Walsh

3 films together

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