Arthur Kennedy

(1914-1990)

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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 the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for the 1955 film Trial, and was a five-time Academy Award nominee.

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Born	John Arthur Kennedy 17 February 1914 Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Died	5 January 1990 (aged 75) Branford, Connecticut, USA
Zodiac	Aquarius
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James Cagney · Friend · 1899-1986 · American actor and dancer edit info

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