Arthur Kennedy

American actor (1914–1990)

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Born: 1914-02-17
Died: 1990-01-05
Works: 5

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Chasing the Elephant into the Bush
France Travel Guide
To Some It Is Given to Know
Is Our Ghana Broken? Perspectives on Ghana
Federal Child Welfare Programs

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Acting · Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

John Arthur Kennedy (February 17, 1914 – January 5, 1990) was an American stage and film actor known for his versatility in supporting film roles and his ability to create "an exceptional honesty and naturalness on stage", especially in the original casts of Arthur Miller plays on Broadway. He won the 1949 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for Miller's Death of a Salesman. He also won…

Known for

Grandpa1990
Signs of Life — Owen Coughlin1989
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life — Self (archive footage)1987
The Humanoid — Dr. Kraspin1979
Cyclone — Priest1978

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John Arthur Kennedy (February 17, 1914 – January 5, 1990) was an American actor, known for his versatility in supporting film roles and his ability to create "an exceptional honesty and naturalness on stage", especially in the original casts of Arthur Miller plays on Broadway.

Over his career, Kennedy was nominated for five Academy Awards (four for Best Supporting Actor, once for Best Actor). He won the 1949 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for Miller's Death of a Salesman, and the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for the 1955 film Trial.