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Melvyn Douglas

Bio: Melvyn Douglas (born Melvyn Edouard Hesselberg, April 5, 1901 – August 4, 1981) was an American actor. Douglas came to prominence in the 1930s as a suave leading man, perhaps best typified by his performance in the 1939 romantic comedy Ninotchka with Greta Garbo
Born: Fri, Apr 05 1901
Birthplace: Macon, Georgia, USA

Death: Tue, Aug 04 1981
Melvyn Douglas is 80 years old
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Poster of Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To
Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To
Melvyn Douglas would have been no older than 80 in Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 04 1990
Poster of The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind
The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind
Melvyn Douglas would have been no older than 80 in The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1988
Poster of The Hot Touch
The Hot Touch
Melvyn Douglas would have been no older than 80 in The Hot Touch as 'Max Reich'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1982
Poster of Ghost Story
Ghost Story
Melvyn Douglas would have been no older than 80 in Ghost Story as 'Dr. John Jaffrey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1981
Poster of Tell Me a Riddle
Tell Me a Riddle
Melvyn Douglas was 79 in Tell Me a Riddle as 'David'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 15 1980
Poster of The Changeling
The Changeling
Melvyn Douglas was 78 in The Changeling as 'Senator Carmichael'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1980
Poster of Being There
Being There
Melvyn Douglas was 78 in Being There as 'Benjamin Rand'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 19 1979
Poster of The Seduction of Joe Tynan
The Seduction of Joe Tynan
Melvyn Douglas was 78 in The Seduction of Joe Tynan as 'Senator Birney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1979
Poster of The Making of a President
The Making of a President
Melvyn Douglas was 76 in The Making of a President
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of Intimate Strangers
Intimate Strangers
Melvyn Douglas was 76 in Intimate Strangers as 'Donald's Father'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 1977
Poster of Portrait of Grandpa Doc
Portrait of Grandpa Doc
Melvyn Douglas was 76 in Portrait of Grandpa Doc as 'Grandpa Doc'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 1977
Poster of Twilight's Last Gleaming
Twilight's Last Gleaming
Melvyn Douglas was 75 in Twilight's Last Gleaming as 'Zachariah Guthrie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 09 1977
Poster of The Tenant
The Tenant
Melvyn Douglas was 75 in The Tenant as 'Monsieur Zy'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 1976
Poster of That's Entertainment, Part II
That's Entertainment, Part II
Melvyn Douglas was 75 in That's Entertainment, Part II as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 16 1976
Poster of Murder or Mercy
Murder or Mercy
Melvyn Douglas was 73 in Murder or Mercy as 'Dr. Paul Harelson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 1974
Poster of The Death Squad
The Death Squad
Melvyn Douglas was 72 in The Death Squad as 'Police Captain Earl Kreski'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 08 1974
Poster of The Going Up of David Lev
The Going Up of David Lev
Melvyn Douglas was 72 in The Going Up of David Lev as 'Grandfather'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 25 1973
Poster of The Candidate
The Candidate
Melvyn Douglas was 71 in The Candidate as 'John J. McKay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 29 1972
Poster of One Is a Lonely Number
One Is a Lonely Number
Melvyn Douglas was 71 in One Is a Lonely Number as 'Joseph Provo'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 19 1972
Poster of Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Melvyn Douglas was 70 in Hollywood: The Dream Factory as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 10 1972
Poster of Death Takes a Holiday
Death Takes a Holiday
Melvyn Douglas was 70 in Death Takes a Holiday as 'Judge Earl Chapman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 23 1971
Poster of I Never Sang for My Father
I Never Sang for My Father
Melvyn Douglas was 69 in I Never Sang for My Father as 'Tom Garrison'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 18 1970
Poster of Hunters Are for Killing
Hunters Are for Killing
Melvyn Douglas was 68 in Hunters Are for Killing as 'Keller Floran'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 12 1970
Poster of Companions in Nightmare
Companions in Nightmare
Melvyn Douglas was 67 in Companions in Nightmare as 'Dr. Lawrence Strelson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 1968
Poster of Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
Melvyn Douglas was 66 in Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night as 'Peter Schermann'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 17 1967
Poster of The Crucible
The Crucible
Melvyn Douglas was 66 in The Crucible as 'Deputy Governor Danforth'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 04 1967
Poster of Hotel
Hotel
Melvyn Douglas was 65 in Hotel as 'Warren Trent'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 19 1967
Poster of Inherit the Wind
Inherit the Wind
Melvyn Douglas was 64 in Inherit the Wind as 'Henry Drummond'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 18 1965
Poster of Once Upon a Tractor
Once Upon a Tractor
Melvyn Douglas was 64 in Once Upon a Tractor as 'Martin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 09 1965
Poster of Rapture
Rapture
Melvyn Douglas was 64 in Rapture as 'Frederick Larbaud'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 23 1965
Poster of The Americanization of Emily
The Americanization of Emily
Melvyn Douglas was 63 in The Americanization of Emily as 'Admiral William Jessup'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 27 1964
Poster of The Big Parade of Comedy
The Big Parade of Comedy
Melvyn Douglas was 63 in The Big Parade of Comedy as 'Leon (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 02 1964
Poster of Advance to the Rear
Advance to the Rear
Melvyn Douglas was 63 in Advance to the Rear as 'Col. Claude Brackenbury'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 10 1964
Poster of Hud
Hud
Melvyn Douglas was 62 in Hud as 'Homer Bannon'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 28 1963
Poster of Billy Budd
Billy Budd
Melvyn Douglas was 61 in Billy Budd as 'The Dansker, Sailmaker'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 12 1962
Poster of Hollywood: The Selznick Years
Hollywood: The Selznick Years
Melvyn Douglas was 60 in Hollywood: The Selznick Years as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1961
Poster of Judgment at Nuremberg
Judgment at Nuremberg
Melvyn Douglas was 58 in Judgment at Nuremberg as 'Gen. Parker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 16 1959
Poster of Old Man
Old Man
Melvyn Douglas was 57 in Old Man as 'Self - Host'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 20 1958
Poster of The Plot to Kill Stalin
The Plot to Kill Stalin
Melvyn Douglas was 57 in The Plot to Kill Stalin as 'Stalin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 25 1958
Poster of The Greer Case
The Greer Case
Melvyn Douglas was 55 in The Greer Case as 'Howard Hoagland'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 31 1957
Poster of On the Loose
On the Loose
Melvyn Douglas was 50 in On the Loose as 'Frank Bradley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1951
Poster of My Forbidden Past
My Forbidden Past
Melvyn Douglas was 50 in My Forbidden Past as 'Paul Beaurevel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 25 1951
Poster of The Great Sinner
The Great Sinner
Melvyn Douglas was 48 in The Great Sinner as 'Armand De Glasse'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 29 1949
Poster of A Woman's Secret
A Woman's Secret
Melvyn Douglas was 47 in A Woman's Secret as 'Luke Jordan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 13 1949
Poster of My Own True Love
My Own True Love
Melvyn Douglas was 47 in My Own True Love as 'Clive Heath'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1948
Poster of Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Melvyn Douglas was 46 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House as 'Bill Cole'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 25 1948
Poster of The Sea of Grass
The Sea of Grass
Melvyn Douglas was 46 in The Sea of Grass as 'Brice Chamberlain'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 25 1947
Poster of The Guilt of Janet Ames
The Guilt of Janet Ames
Melvyn Douglas was 45 in The Guilt of Janet Ames as 'Smithfield 'Smitty' Cobb'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 06 1947
Poster of Three Hearts for Julia
Three Hearts for Julia
Melvyn Douglas was 42 in Three Hearts for Julia as 'Jeff Seabrook'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1943
Poster of They All Kissed the Bride
They All Kissed the Bride
Melvyn Douglas was 41 in They All Kissed the Bride as 'Michael 'Mike' Holmes'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 11 1942
Poster of We Were Dancing
We Were Dancing
Melvyn Douglas was 41 in We Were Dancing as 'Nicholas Prax'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 30 1942
Poster of Two-Faced Woman
Two-Faced Woman
Melvyn Douglas was 40 in Two-Faced Woman as 'Lawrence 'Larry' Blake'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1941
Poster of Our Wife
Our Wife
Melvyn Douglas was 40 in Our Wife as 'Jerome 'Jerry' Marvin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 20 1941
Poster of A Woman's Face
A Woman's Face
Melvyn Douglas was 40 in A Woman's Face as 'Dr. Gustaf Segert'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 1941
Poster of That Uncertain Feeling
That Uncertain Feeling
Melvyn Douglas was 40 in That Uncertain Feeling as 'Larry Baker'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 20 1941
Poster of This Thing Called Love
This Thing Called Love
Melvyn Douglas was 39 in This Thing Called Love as 'Tice Collins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1940
Poster of Third Finger, Left Hand
Third Finger, Left Hand
Melvyn Douglas was 39 in Third Finger, Left Hand as 'Jeff Thompson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1940
Poster of He Stayed for Breakfast
He Stayed for Breakfast
Melvyn Douglas was 39 in He Stayed for Breakfast as 'Paul Boliet'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 31 1940
Poster of Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Melvyn Douglas was 39 in Cavalcade of the Academy Awards as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 31 1940
Poster of Too Many Husbands
Too Many Husbands
Melvyn Douglas was 38 in Too Many Husbands as 'Henry Lowndes'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 03 1940
Poster of Ninotchka
Ninotchka
Melvyn Douglas was 38 in Ninotchka as 'Count Leon d'Algout'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 23 1939
Poster of The Amazing Mr. Williams
The Amazing Mr. Williams
Melvyn Douglas was 38 in The Amazing Mr. Williams as 'Kenny Williams'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1939
Poster of Screen Snapshots Series 19, No. 1
Screen Snapshots Series 19, No. 1
Melvyn Douglas was 38 in Screen Snapshots Series 19, No. 1 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1939
Poster of Good Girls Go to Paris
Good Girls Go to Paris
Melvyn Douglas was 38 in Good Girls Go to Paris as 'Ronald Brooke'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 20 1939
Poster of Tell No Tales
Tell No Tales
Melvyn Douglas was 38 in Tell No Tales as 'Michael Cassidy'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 12 1939
Poster of From the Ends of the Earth
From the Ends of the Earth
Melvyn Douglas was 38 in From the Ends of the Earth as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 28 1939
Poster of Screen Snapshots Series 18, No. 8
Screen Snapshots Series 18, No. 8
Melvyn Douglas was 38 in Screen Snapshots Series 18, No. 8 as 'Melvyn Douglas'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 08 1939
Poster of There's That Woman Again
There's That Woman Again
Melvyn Douglas was 37 in There's That Woman Again as 'William 'Bill' Reardon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 24 1938
Poster of The Shining Hour
The Shining Hour
Melvyn Douglas was 37 in The Shining Hour as 'Henry Linden'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1938
Poster of That Certain Age
That Certain Age
Melvyn Douglas was 37 in That Certain Age as 'Vincent Bullitt'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 06 1938
Poster of Fast Company
Fast Company
Melvyn Douglas was 37 in Fast Company as 'Joel Sloane'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 05 1938
Poster of The Toy Wife
The Toy Wife
Melvyn Douglas was 37 in The Toy Wife as 'George Sartoris'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1938
Poster of There's Always a Woman
There's Always a Woman
Melvyn Douglas was 37 in There's Always a Woman as 'William H. Reardon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 20 1938
Poster of Arsène Lupin Returns
Arsène Lupin Returns
Melvyn Douglas was 36 in Arsène Lupin Returns as 'Rene Farrand aka Arsene Lupin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 1938
Poster of I'll Take Romance
I'll Take Romance
Melvyn Douglas was 36 in I'll Take Romance as 'James Guthrie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 17 1937
Poster of Angel
Angel
Melvyn Douglas was 36 in Angel as 'Anthony 'Tony' Halton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1937
Poster of Captains Courageous
Captains Courageous
Melvyn Douglas was 36 in Captains Courageous as 'Frank Burton Cheyne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1937
Poster of I Met Him in Paris
I Met Him in Paris
Melvyn Douglas was 36 in I Met Him in Paris as 'George Potter'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1937
Poster of Women of Glamour
Women of Glamour
Melvyn Douglas was 35 in Women of Glamour as 'Richard 'Dick' Stark'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 09 1937
Poster of Theodora Goes Wild
Theodora Goes Wild
Melvyn Douglas was 35 in Theodora Goes Wild as 'Michael Grant'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 12 1936
Poster of The Gorgeous Hussy
The Gorgeous Hussy
Melvyn Douglas was 35 in The Gorgeous Hussy as 'John Randolph'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1936
Poster of And So They Were Married
And So They Were Married
Melvyn Douglas was 35 in And So They Were Married as 'Stephen Blake'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 10 1936
Poster of The Lone Wolf Returns
The Lone Wolf Returns
Melvyn Douglas was 34 in The Lone Wolf Returns as 'Michael Lanyard'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 1935
Poster of Mary Burns, Fugitive
Mary Burns, Fugitive
Melvyn Douglas was 34 in Mary Burns, Fugitive as 'Barton Powell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1935
Poster of Annie Oakley
Annie Oakley
Melvyn Douglas was 34 in Annie Oakley as 'Jeff Hogarth'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1935
Poster of She Married Her Boss
She Married Her Boss
Melvyn Douglas was 34 in She Married Her Boss as 'Richard Barclay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 1935
Poster of The People's Enemy
The People's Enemy
Melvyn Douglas was 34 in The People's Enemy as 'George R. 'Traps' Stuart'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 29 1935
Poster of Dangerous Corner
Dangerous Corner
Melvyn Douglas was 33 in Dangerous Corner as 'Charles Stanton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 04 1934
Poster of Woman in the Dark
Woman in the Dark
Melvyn Douglas was 33 in Woman in the Dark as 'Tony Robson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 1934
Poster of Counsellor at Law
Counsellor at Law
Melvyn Douglas was 32 in Counsellor at Law as 'Roy Darwin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 1933
Poster of Nagana
Nagana
Melvyn Douglas was 31 in Nagana as 'Dr. Walter Tradnor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1933
Poster of The Vampire Bat
The Vampire Bat
Melvyn Douglas was 31 in The Vampire Bat as 'Karl Brettschneider'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 1933
Poster of The Old Dark House
The Old Dark House
Melvyn Douglas was 31 in The Old Dark House as 'Penderel'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 20 1932
Poster of As You Desire Me
As You Desire Me
Melvyn Douglas was 31 in As You Desire Me as 'Count Bruno Varelli'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 28 1932
Poster of The Broken Wing
The Broken Wing
Melvyn Douglas was 30 in The Broken Wing as 'Philip 'Phil' Marvin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1932
Poster of The Wiser Sex
The Wiser Sex
Melvyn Douglas was 30 in The Wiser Sex as 'David Rolfe'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 14 1932
Poster of Prestige
Prestige
Melvyn Douglas was 30 in Prestige as 'Capt. Andre Verlaine'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 30 1931
Poster of Tonight or Never
Tonight or Never
Melvyn Douglas was 29 in Tonight or Never as 'Jim Fletcher'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 04 1931

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Weekend Special
Weekend Special
Melvyn Douglas was 76+ in Weekend Special as 'Grandpa Doc'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1977
Poster of The Lives of Benjamin Franklin
The Lives of Benjamin Franklin
Melvyn Douglas was 73+ in The Lives of Benjamin Franklin as 'Stateman Benjamin Franklin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 21 1974
Poster of Ghost Story
Ghost Story
Melvyn Douglas was 71+ in Ghost Story as 'Grandpa'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 15 1972
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Melvyn Douglas was 67+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of CBS Playhouse
CBS Playhouse
Melvyn Douglas was 65+ in CBS Playhouse as 'Peter Schermann'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 08 1966
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Melvyn Douglas was 62+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre as 'Pat Konke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
Melvyn Douglas was 62+ in The Fugitive as 'Dr. Mark Ryder'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
Melvyn Douglas was 60+ in Ben Casey as 'Burton Strang'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of Kraft Mystery Theatre
Kraft Mystery Theatre
Melvyn Douglas was 60+ in Kraft Mystery Theatre
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 14 1961
Poster of Playhouse 90
Playhouse 90
Melvyn Douglas was 55+ in Playhouse 90 as 'Gen. Parker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1956
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Melvyn Douglas was 51+ in General Electric Theater as 'Professor Arthur Barris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Hollywood Off Beat
Hollywood Off Beat
Melvyn Douglas was 50+ in Hollywood Off Beat as 'Steve Randall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 07 1952
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Melvyn Douglas was 50+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Henry Drummond, Galileo Galilei'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Melvyn Douglas was 49+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'James Strickland'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of Your Show of Shows
Your Show of Shows
Melvyn Douglas was 48+ in Your Show of Shows as 'Self - Guest Host, Self - Guest Performer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 25 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Melvyn Douglas was 48+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest, Self - Panelist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of Lights Out
Lights Out
Melvyn Douglas was 48+ in Lights Out
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 19 1949
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Melvyn Douglas was 47+ in Studio One as 'Cyril Ritchard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse
Melvyn Douglas was 47+ in The Philco Television Playhouse as 'Richard Gordon, The Stranger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1948
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Melvyn Douglas was 47+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948