Farm boy billy from cadiz, ohio transforms into suave clark gable during the course of this book, not above using attentive women like his first two wives. Tragically, gables mother, already ill at the time of his birth, passed away before he had reached the age of one. Clark gable biography birthday, trivia american actor who2. Run deep 1958, a war film with clark gable, directed by robert wise, which. News cheaters host clark gable iii died from accidental overdose of fentanyl, oxycodone and xanax the 30yearold grandson of legendary actor clark gable was found dead in his dallas home by his. He was a gambler among gamblers, a heavy drinker in the days when everyone drank seemingly all the time, and a lover to legions of the most attractive women in the most glamorous business in the world. List of william clark gable films includes best gable films that thrived both critically and commercially like it happened one night, mutiny on the bounty, san francisco, gone with the wind, red dust 1932, boom town 1940 and homecoming 1948.
Clark gable exposed in sexobsessed biography reuters. It was the film, a free soul, and films with joan crawford that made him a star. Clark gable will always be best known for his performance as rhett butler in the 1939 classic gone with the wind, despite his reluctance to take the role. He was a gambler among gamblers, a heavy drinker in the days when everyone drank seemingly all the time, and a lover to legions of the most attractive women in the most glamorous business in the world, including the great love of his life, carole lombard. Dec 29, 2014 two brothers, ben and clint, join a cattle drive from texas to montana. He was a gambler among gamblers, a heavy drinker in the days when everyone drank seemingly all the time, and a lover to legions of the most.
When he was seven months old, his mother died, and his father sent him to live with his maternal aunt and uncle in pennsylvania, where he stayed until he was two. Clark gable western movies to watch free westerns tv. Johns father, clark gable, died while making the movie the misfits, four months before john clark was born. I was a male war bride 1949 cary grant, ann sheridan, director howard hawks. Clark gable biography childhood, life achievements. In this episode of 5 minute biographies we take a look at the life of a leading man who starred in over 60 hollywood movies and who is often. Carole lombards life was marked by tragedy, a new book reveals. While heading for texas they save nella from the indians, and she decides to ride with them.
In this episode of 5 minute biographies we take a look at the life of a leading man who starred in over 60 hollywood movies and who is often referred to as the king of hollywood clark gable. He modeled for many designers including prada, chrome hearts, disney and the iconic converse classics campaign. His movies included it happened one night, mutiny on the. Clark gable full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.
I eat and sleep and go to the bathroom just like everybody else. Gable also had a secret daughter, judy lewis born on nov. He was the son of william henry gable father and adeline hershelman mother. Jul 21, 2015 loretta young and clark gable in call of the wild so for more than six decades the fling between clark gable and one of his most beautiful leading ladies was swept under the carpet. Gable was born on february 1, 1901, in cadiz, ohio, to william henry will gable 18701948, an oilwell driller, and his wife adeline nee hershelman. The biography victor fleming, based on the life of the director of the beloved hollywood epic. Clark gable iii, tv host, sometime actor and grandson of the hollywood legend who shares his name, died in dallas today of asyetundisclosed causes. Clark gable, clark gable biography, clark gable life story, clark gable lifestyle, clark gable wife, clark gable age, clark gable height, clark gable family, clark gable personal life, clark gable house. Clark james gable, the grandson of the 1930s hollywood star clark gable and former host of the syndicated reality series cheaters, has. It was in akron that gable saw his first stage play, and, from. Clark james gable september 20, 1988 february 22, 2019, also known as clark gable iii, was an american actor, model, and television presenter.
The son of an ohio oil driller and farmer, american actor clark gable had a relatively sedate youth until, at age 16, he was talked into traveling to akron with a friend to work at a tire factory. William clark gable february 1, 1901 november 16, 1960 was an american film actor, often referred to as the king of hollywood. He is best known for playing the part of rhett butler in the 1939 movie version of gone with the wind. Actor clarke gable s marriage to carole lombard is considered his happiest time. Clark gable, in full william clark gable, born february 1, 1901, cadiz, ohio, u. Loved clark gable on gone with the wind,he should have won an oscar,no actor could have played the rhett buttler role better than he did. If you like the classic western this is one to see. And countless millions of men, from postmen to clerks to guys who pumped gas, would look in the mirror and wish they were. Jul, 2015 clark gable was certainly everything he was supposed to be. Clark gable simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Burton stephen lancaster november 2, 19 october 20, 1994 was an american actor and. Gable won an academy award for playing fletcher christian in the 1935 movie version of mutiny on the bounty. Joan crawford her mind is set on clark by ebenezer marley. It is ironic that the iconic king of hollywood, who starred next to the most beautiful actresses of their time, once remarked.
The 1930s saw him at the peak of his acting ability and his popular appeal, as he often portrayed downtoearth, bravado characters with a carefree attitude. Clark gable scenes from gone with the wind rocked hollywood. American actor john clark gable was a celebrity while still in the womb. I will confess that i love the idea of clark and me falling in love and having judy. The actors death followed by only 11 days the deaths of actor ward bond and pioneer movie maker mack sennett, 81. His sister kayley said john hung up on her when she called about the death. John gable, clark gables son, is refusing to pay for his own sons funeral. Two brothers ben and clint rob a man in montana who then offers them the chance of a lifetime to make big money honestly. Gable was a host of the television reality show cheaters. He served with general mark clarks fifth army in italy from 1943 to 1945. Tragically, gable s mother, already ill at the time of his birth, passed away before he had reached the age of one. Dec 11, 20 interview jane russell about clark gable and marilyn monroe with dick dinman audio duration. Gable was named william after his father, but he was almost always called clark or billy. Dubbed the king of hollywood, gone with the wind actor clark gable epitomized hollywoods golden age, and was a legend for his on and offscreen romances.
Mar 24, 2007 the king of hollywood a great but modest actor who portrayed the tough but lovable guy in his films. His father was a protestant and his mother a catholic. The big disappointment is that william wellmans 1935 version of the call of the wild is only the cut by some 14 minutes wartime reissue version rather than the original. Leading man who was nominated for the academy award for best actor for his portrayal of rhett butler in gone with the wind. William clark gable was born on february 1, 1901 in cadiz, ohio, to adeline hershelman and. Spreckels and gable had one son, john clark gable, who was born after gable s death. Clark gable arrived in hollywood after a roughandtumble youth, and his breezy, bigboned, everyman persona quickly made him the towns king. Clark gable was a popular leading man in the movies for nearly thirty years. Clark gables grandson clark gable iii wiki, bio, age. Hollywood movie actor clark gable facts, born date, details on movies, awards and shows news about clark gable, clark gable photos, clark gable articles and more. Will she make the right choice, and, more importantly, will the cattle make it to montana. Theres no special light that shines inside me and makes me a star. This collection of clark gable s three films for 20th century fox is probably more for fans than casual viewers, but theres still much to enjoy here.
He was born on february 1, 1901 at cadiz, ohio, united states. Watch a short video about clark and learn how his life spiraled out of control after he became a legend with his role in gone with the wind. Clark gable biography birthday, trivia american actor. He was the muchawaited son of movie legend clark gable and gables fifth wife, kay spreckels. Clark gable was distraught as he struggled up the snowcovered. Ben and nella start to get romantic, but ben isnt ambitious enough for her, and she soon meets up with the boss of the cattle drive. He is best known for playing the part of rhett butler in the 1939 movie. Clark gable was an american film actor best known for his role in the epic gone with the wind. If any child of mine becomes an actor, i will turn in my grave. He was a gambler among gamblers, a heavy drinker in the days when everyone drank seemingly all the time, and a lover to legions of the most attractive women in the most glamorous business in the world, including the great love of his. Clark gable and loretta young fell in love while filming call of the wild loretta young explains in her authorized biography that it was a one. An enormously popular actor during his lifetime, gable was dubbed the king of hollywood. His movies that comparatively garnered lower ratings from. Actor clarke gables marriage to carole lombard is considered his happiest time.
Clark gable biography marriages learn more about gables bio by clicking on each section below. He also featured as himself in 17 short subject films and narrated for. Gable was a grandson of actor clark gable, the son of john clark gable and tracy. William clark gable was born on february 1, 1901 in cadiz, ohio, to adeline hershelman and william henry gable, an oilwell driller. The ultimate movie star, clark gable was the fantasy of countless millions of women all over the world. Interview jane russell about clark gable and marilyn monroe with dick dinman audio duration. Clark gable iii born clark james gable was an american actor, model and television presenter. He had roles in more than 60 motion pictures in a wide variety of genres in a career that lasted 37 years, three. William clark gable february 1, 1901 november 16, 1960, known as clark gable, was an american film actor most famous for his role as rhett butler in the 1939 civil war epic film gone with the wind, in which he starred with vivien leigh. Here is a wireservice photo of clark gable and carole lombard arriving for the atlanta premiere of gone with the wind on december 14, 1939. Produced by linda leman, sound designer anthony tiernan, voice over ella james. Clark gable was an american actor best known for his role as rhett butler in the epic historical romance film gone with the wind. His big ears and cocky grin helped define his screen persona as a rascal, most famously in it happened one night 1934, directed by frank capra.
Clark gable died at hollywood presbyterian hospital wednesday at 11 p. Clark gable, american film actor who epitomized the american ideal of masculinity and virility. He had roles in more than 60 motion pictures in a wide variety of genres in a career that lasted 37 years, three decades of which was as a leading man. Frank taylor, producer of gable s last film, the misfits 1961, said this of the man who, to many people, will forever be southern gentleman rhett butler of gone with the wind. Apr 05, 2018 this feature is not available right now. This work tells gables life story, from his birth in 1901 in cadiz, ohio, to his death in 1960 in hollywood. Sylvia ashley december 20, 1949 to 21 april 1952 divorced. Gable spent most of the grueling shooting schedule of the misfits 1960 in eager, almost boyish anticipation of the birth of his first child. He began his career on stage, whilst making appearances as a film extra from 1924 until 1930. Here is the american onesheet movie poster for mgms lone star 1952, starring clark gable and ava gardner.
His stature as a romantic hero was cemented as rhett butler, opposite vivien leigh in gone with the wind 1939. Late american actor clark gable almost walked off the set of gone with the wind because of racism. His movies included it happened one night, mutiny on the bounty, gone with the wind, and the misfits. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download. The tragic reallife story of clark gable and carole. Hollywood movie actor clark gable biography, news, photos. He began his career on stage, whilst making appearances as an film extra from 1924 until 1930.
One of the toprated hollywood stars of the 1930s and 1940s, he was often referred to as the king of hollywood or simply the king. Clark gable celebrity profile check out the latest clark gable photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Clark gable and jane russell do a fine portrayal of their respective part. The tall men 1955 clark gable, jane russell full length western action movie. Clark gable became a hollywood leading man despite lesser known earlier movies. Clark gable iii born clark james gable, september 20, 1988 was an american actor and model. William clark gable february 1, 1901 november 16, 1960 was an american actor.
He was the muchawaited son of movie legend clark gable and gable s fifth wife, kay spreckels. The story of clark gable and loretta youngs daughter youtube. Harris who also wrote gable and lombard is a highly entertaining if not particularly incisive read. He started his modeling career at the age of five and went on to work with big. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Clark gable february 1, 1901 november 16, 1960 was an american actor, who appeared in 67 theatrically released films, from 1931 until 1961, usually as a leading man. But on january 16, 1942, lombard died in a plane crash in the las vegas. Cameron mitchell rounds out the cast being cast as the unpredictable, little brother of clark gable. Get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live fashion learning spotlight 360 video. Clark gable arrived there after a roughandtumble youth, and his breezy, bigboned, everyman persona quickly made him the towns king.
Ratings average sources include imdb, rotten tomatoes, radio time. Clark james gable iii, host of the reality tv show cheaters and grandson of late academy awardwinning actor clark gable, died of an accidental drug overdose, according to the dallas county. An enormously popular star during his lifetime, gable was dubbed the king of hollywood. Frank taylor, producer of gables last film, the misfits 1961, said this of the man who, to many people, will forever be southern gentleman rhett butler of gone with the wind. Humphrey bogart, cary grant, jimmy stewart, marlon brando, fred astaire, henry fonda, clark gable, james cagney, spencer tracy, and charlie chaplin. Actor clark gable s last film, the misfits, proved to be his swan song and finest film according to critics. Clark gable joan crawford scene from strange cargo 1940 by passthejointplease. Well never really know if clark gable actually dateraped.
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