Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Height, Weight, Age, Facts, Spouse, Children
Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Quick Info
Height
6 ft 1 in
Weight
81 kg
Date of Birth
December 9, 1909
Zodiac Sign
Sagittarius
Date of Death
May 7, 2000
Douglas Fairbanks Jr. was an American actor, producer, and naval officer who enjoyed an illustrious career in Hollywood and found fame with films like Little Caesar (1931), The Prisoner of Zenda (1937), Stella Dallas (1925), The Corsican Brothers (1941), Our Modern Maidens (1929), Gunga Din (1939), etc.
Born Name
Douglas Elton Fairbanks Jr.
Nick Name
Doug
Age
He was born on December 9, 1909.
Died
He passed away from a heart attack in New York on May 7, 2000, at the age of 90 years.
Mary Lee Epling (1939-1988) – He was married to Mary Lee Epling from April 22, 1939, until her death in 1988. The couple shared 3 daughters together named Daphne Fairbanks, Victoria Fairbanks, and Melissa Fairbanks.
Vera Shelton (1991-2000) – On May 30, 1991, he tied the knot with Vera Shelton. The couple stayed together until his death in May 2000.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He had Ashkenazi Jewish, Scottish, and English ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
However, his hair had turned ‘Gray’ around the time of his death.
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Wide forehead
Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Facts
He was appointed as a special envoy to South America by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1941.
Douglas has 3 stars dedicated to him on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: one for motion pictures at 6318 Hollywood Blvd, the second for radio at 6710 Hollywood Blvd, and the third for television at 6661 Hollywood Blvd.
For his valuable contribution towards improving Anglo-American unity, King George VI had awarded him with an honorary knighthood in 1951.
