Clark Gable

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American actor (1901–1960)

William Clark Gable (February 1, 1901 – November 16, 1960) was an American actor, often referred to as "The King of Hollywood" or simply "The King". He had roles in more than 60 motion pictures in multiple genres during a career that spanned over three decades.

Early Life

Gable was born in Cadiz, Ohio, to William Henry Gable, an oil-well driller, and Adeline (née Hershelman). His mother died when he was ten months old, and he was raised by his father and stepmother, Jennie Dunlap.

Career

Gable began his career in theater before transitioning to silent films and then talkies. His breakthrough role came in 1931 with the film A Free Soul, which led to a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM).

Notable Films

Gable's most famous role was as Rhett Butler in Gone with the Wind (1939), for which he received an Academy Award for Best Actor nomination. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in It Happened One Night (1934) and was nominated again for Mutiny on the Bounty (1935).

Other notable films include:

• Red Dust (1932)
• Manhattan Melodrama (1934)
• San Francisco (1936)
• Run Silent, Run Deep (1958)

Personal Life

Gable was married five times. His third wife, Carole Lombard, was considered the love of his life. Lombard's tragic death in a plane crash in 1942 deeply affected Gable, and he joined the United States Army Air Forces during World War II.

Death

Gable suffered a severe heart attack and died on November 16, 1960, in Los Angeles, California. He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.

Legacy

Gable remains a cultural icon and is remembered for his charismatic screen presence and significant contributions to the Golden Age of Hollywood. His legacy continues to influence actors and filmmakers.

Related Pages

• Gone with the Wind (film)
• Carole Lombard
• Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
• Academy Award for Best Actor
• Golden Age of Hollywood

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