Arthur Kennedy | |
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 Kennedy (right) in Stage 67 (1966) | |
| Born | John Arthur Kennedy February 17, 1914 Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | January 5, 1990 (aged 75) Branford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Education | Carnegie Mellon University (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1937–1990 |
| Spouse |
Mary Cheffey
(m. 1938; died 1975) |
| Children | 2 |
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.[1] He won the 1949 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for Miller's Death of a Salesman. He also won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for the 1955 film Trial, and was a five-time Academy Award nominee.
- ^ James C. McKinley Jr., "Arthur Kennedy, Actor, 75, Dies; Was Versatile in Supporting Roles", The New York Times, 7 Jan 1990, p 30, via ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times (1851-2007) accessed 13 November 2011.