Acting
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
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.
Filmography
The Real Charlie Chaplin
Film · 2021
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Film · 2009
Mary Pickford: The Muse of the Movies
Film · 2008
ZEITENBLICKE- Jetzt ist Hallstatt Zeit
Film · 2008
Little Caesar: End of Rico, Beginning of the Antihero
Film · 2005
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
Film · 2004
On Location with Gunga Din
Film · 2004
Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star
Film · 2002
Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
Film · 2001
Mary Pickford: A Life on Film
Film · 2000
Star Power: The Creation Of United Artists
Film · 1998
The Battle Over Citizen Kane
Film · 1996
Joan Crawford: Always the Star
Film · 1996
Secret Lives
Series · 1995
Stars and Stripes: Hollywood and World War II
Film · 1991
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
Film · 1990
Night of 100 Stars III
Film · 1990
Vivien Leigh: Scarlett and Beyond
Film · 1990
B.L. Stryker
Series · 1989
Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
Film · 1988
American Experience
Series · 1988
Hollywood Uncensored
Film · 1987
The Dame Edna Experience
Series · 1987
Strong Medicine
Film · 1986
Strong Medicine
Series · 1986
George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
Film · 1985
The Compleat Gilbert & Sullivan
Series · 1984
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Film · 1983
La Belle Epoque
Film · 1983
The Mikado
Film · 1983
Trial by Jury
Film · 1982
Cox and Box
Film · 1982
H.M.S. Pinafore
Film · 1982
The Pirates of Penzance
Film · 1982
The Gondoliers
Film · 1982
Iolanthe
Film · 1982
Night of 100 Stars
Film · 1982
Laurence Olivier: A Life
Film · 1982
Yesteryear
Series · 1982
Ghost Story
Film · 1981
The Hostage Tower
Film · 1980
From Raquel with Love
Film · 1980
Hollywood
Series · 1980
Kingdom Of Gifts
Film · 1978
The Art of Film: The Many Roles of Alec Guinness
Film · 1978
The Art of Film: Vintage Hitchcock
Film · 1978
The Love Boat
Series · 1977
The Love Boat
Series · 1977
Dinah!
Series · 1974
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
Series · 1973
The Crooked Hearts
Film · 1972
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
Series · 1971
The Pearl Bailey Show
Series · 1971
Great Performances
Series · 1971
Film '72
Series · 1971
Red and Blue
Film · 1968
Red, White, and Zero
Film · 1968
The Legend of Robin Hood
Film · 1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Series · 1968
The Dick Cavett Show
Series · 1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Series · 1968
The Funniest Man in the World
Film · 1967
Omnibus
Series · 1967
The Canterville Ghost
Film · 1966
ABC Stage 67
Series · 1966
The Merv Griffin Show
Series · 1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Series · 1962
Dr. Kildare
Series · 1961
The Mike Douglas Show
Series · 1961
The Mike Douglas Show
Series · 1961
Route 66
Series · 1960
The Big Party
Series · 1959
Chase a Crooked Shadow
Film · 1958
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Series · 1956
The Steve Allen Show
Series · 1956
Cinépanorama
Series · 1956
The Ford Show
Series · 1956
The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show
Series · 1956
The Awakening
Film · 1954
Three's Company
Film · 1953
The Genie
Film · 1953
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Presents
Series · 1953
Mr. Drake's Duck
Film · 1951
State Secret
Film · 1950
The Costume Designer
Film · 1950
Your Show of Shows
Series · 1950
The Bob Hope Show
Series · 1950
What's My Line?
Series · 1950
The Fighting O'Flynn
Film · 1949
That Lady in Ermine
Film · 1948
The Ed Sullivan Show
Series · 1948
Sinbad the Sailor
Film · 1947
The Exile
Film · 1947
The Corsican Brothers
Film · 1942
Angels Over Broadway
Film · 1940
Green Hell
Film · 1940
Safari
Film · 1940
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Film · 1940
Gunga Din
Film · 1939
Rulers of the Sea
Film · 1939
The Sun Never Sets
Film · 1939
The Rage of Paris
Film · 1938
The Young in Heart
Film · 1938
Joy of Living
Film · 1938
Having Wonderful Time
Film · 1938
Hollywood Goes to Town
Film · 1938
The Prisoner of Zenda
Film · 1937
Jump for Glory
Film · 1937
Accused
Film · 1936
The Amateur Gentleman
Film · 1936
Man of the Moment
Film · 1935
Mimi
Film · 1935
The Rise of Catherine the Great
Film · 1934
Success at Any Price
Film · 1934
Morning Glory
Film · 1933
Parachute Jumper
Film · 1933
Captured!
Film · 1933
The Life of Jimmy Dolan
Film · 1933
The Narrow Corner
Film · 1933
Love is a Racket
Film · 1932
Hollywood on Parade No. A-1
Film · 1932
Union Depot
Film · 1932
Scarlet Dawn
Film · 1932
It's Tough to Be Famous
Film · 1932
Hollywood on Parade No. A-3
Film · 1932
Little Caesar
Film · 1931
The Stolen Jools
Film · 1931
I Like Your Nerve
Film · 1931
Chances
Film · 1931
How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 10: 'Trouble Shots'
Film · 1931
The Aviator
Film · 1931
The Dawn Patrol
Film · 1930
Outward Bound
Film · 1930
Loose Ankles
Film · 1930
Party Girl
Film · 1930
One Night at Susie's
Film · 1930
An Intimate Dinner in Celebration of Warner Bros. Silver Jubilee
Film · 1930
The Way of All Men
Film · 1930
Little Accident
Film · 1930
Screen Snapshots Series 10, No. 1
Film · 1930
Our Modern Maidens
Film · 1929
The Show of Shows
Film · 1929
The Forward Pass
Film · 1929
Fast Life
Film · 1929
The Careless Age
Film · 1929
The Jazz Age
Film · 1929
A Woman of Affairs
Film · 1928
The Barker
Film · 1928
The Power of the Press
Film · 1928
The Garden of Eden
Film · 1928
The Toilers
Film · 1928
Dead Man's Curve
Film · 1928
Modern Mothers
Film · 1928
Is Zat So?
Film · 1927
A Texas Steer
Film · 1927
Man Bait
Film · 1927
Women Love Diamonds
Film · 1927
The American Venus
Film · 1926
Broken Hearts of Hollywood
Film · 1926
Padlocked
Film · 1926
Stella Dallas
Film · 1925
The Air Mail
Film · 1925
Wild Horse Mesa
Film · 1925
Stephen Steps Out
Film · 1923
The Three Musketeers
Film · 1921
American Aristocracy
Film · 1916
Marlene Dietrich: Home Movies
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