Clark Gable
William Clark Gable (February 1, 1901 – November 16, 1960) was an American actor. In 1999, the American Film Institute named Gable the seventh-greatest male star of all-time. His most famous role was Rhett Butler in the 1939 Civil War epic film Gone with the Wind, in which he starred with Vivien Leigh. His performance earned him his third nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor; he won for It Happened One Night (1934) and was also nominated for Mutiny on the Bounty (1935). Later perfor
During his long film career, Gable appeared opposite some of the most popular actresses of the time. Joan Crawford, who was his favorite actress to work with, was partnered with Gable in eight films, Myrna Loy was with him seven times, and he was paired with Jean Harlow in six productions. He also starred with Lana Turner in four features, and with Norma Shearer in three. Gable was often named the top male star in the mid-30s, and was second only to the top box-office draw of all, Shirley Temple.
Born
Feb 01, 1901
Cadiz, Ohio, USA
Died
Nov 16, 1960
Known For
Acting
Movies
156 acting
0 crew
Popularity
1.4
Known For
Gone with the Wind
1939
as Rhett Butler
The Misfits
1961
as Gay Langland
It Happened One Night
1934
as Peter Warne
Mutiny on the Bounty
1935
as Lieutenant Fletcher Christian
Mogambo
1953
as Victor Marswell
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
1925
as Roman Guard (uncredited)
Run Silent, Run Deep
1958
as Cmdr. Richardson
Teacher's Pet
1958
as James Gannon
La Classe américaine
1993
as The Actor (archive footage)
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