Douglas Fairbanks

Biography

Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. (May 23, 1883 – December 12, 1939) was an American actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He was best known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films such as The Thief of Bagdad, Robin Hood, and The Mark of Zorro. An astute businessman, Fairbanks was a founding member of United Artists. Fairbanks was also a founding member of The Motion Picture Academy and hosted the first Oscars Ceremony in 1929. With his marriage to Mary Pickford in 1920, the couple became Hollywood royalty with Fairbanks constantly referred to as "The King of Hollywood", a nickname later passed on to actor Clark Gable.

Known For

Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages

as Man on White Horse (uncredited)

The Thief of Bagdad

as The Thief of Bagdad

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

as Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

The Image Book

as (archive footage)

The Oscars

The Mark of Zorro

as Don Diego Vega / Señor Zorro

Robin Hood

as Robin Hood

The Black Pirate

as The Duke of Arnoldo / The Black Pirate

Show People

as Self (uncredited)

The Mystery of the Leaping Fish

as Coke Ennyday / Douglas Fairbanks