Clifton Webb

Clifton Webb
Webb in 1923
Born
Webb Parmelee Hollenbeck

(1889-11-19)November 19, 1889
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
DiedOctober 13, 1966(1966-10-13) (aged 76)
Resting placeHollywood Forever Cemetery
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • dancer
Years active1913–1962

Webb Parmelee Hollenbeck (November 19, 1889[1] – 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).

  1. ^ "Movies". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 24, 2023.