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Also known as Webb Parmelee Hollenbeck, Webb Raum

American actor, singer, dancer (1889–1966)

Person · Open Library

Born
1893
Died
1966
Works
5

Top works

  • You never know
  • And stars remain
  • Sitting pretty
  • Present laughter
  • The little show

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Film & TV

Acting · Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Clifton Webb (November 19, 1889 – October 13, 1966) was an American actor, dancer, and singer known for his Oscar-nominated roles in such films as Laura, The Razor's Edge, and Sitting Pretty. In the theatrical world he was known for his appearances in the plays of Noël Coward, notably Blithe Spirit. Description above from the Wikipedia article Clifton Webb, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of…

Known for

  • Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line — Self (archive footage)1997
  • The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender — Self (archive footage)1997
  • Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker — actor 'Laura' (archive footage) (uncredited)1991
  • Satan Never Sleeps — Father Bovard1962
  • The Legend of Rudolph Valentino — Self (archive footage)1961
  • Holiday for Lovers — Robert Dean1959
  • The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker — Mr. Horace Pennypacker1959
  • Boy on a Dolphin — Victor Parmalee1957
  • The Man Who Never Was — Lt. Cmdr. Ewen Montagu1956
  • Three Coins in the Fountain — John Frederick Shadwell1954

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United Kingdom
Active from
1940-10-14
baroque popblandbritishchristmas musicclassic pop and rockcopyright devil

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
221
Total plays
418

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Key facts

Born
Webb Parmelee Hollenbeck , ( 1889-11-19 ) November 19, 1889, Indianapolis , Indiana, U.S.
Died
October 13, 1966 (1966-10-13) (aged 76), Beverly Hills, California , U.S.
Resting place
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Occupations
Actor singer dancer
Years active
1913–1962

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Clifton Webb
date of birth
1889-01-01
date of death
1966-01-01
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Clifton Webb
start of work period
1913-00-00
birth name
Webb Parmalee Hollenbeck
end of work period
1962-00-00
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Article

Webb Parmelee Hollenbeck (November 19, 1889 – October 13, 1966), known professionally as Clifton Webb, was an American actor, singer, and dancer. He worked extensively and was known for his stage appearances in the plays of Noël Coward, including Blithe Spirit, as well as appearances on Broadway in a number of successful musical revues. As a film actor, he was nominated for three Academy Awards — Best Supporting Actor for Laura (1944) and The Razor's Edge (1946), and Best Actor in a Leading Role for Sitting Pretty (1948).

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