For The Country Girl, Kelly was nominated for and ultimately won the Best Actress Oscar. Her acceptance speech was brief: ” “The thrill of this moment keeps me from saying what I really feel. I can only say thank you with all my heart to all who made this possible for me. Thank you.”

Jones won his first Tony Award in 1968 for his role in The Great White Hope. In 1970, he starred in the film adaptation of The Great White Hope which earned him an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations

Saturday Night Fever earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor,[24] making him, at age 24, one of the youngest performers ever nominated for the Best Actor Oscar.

December 1, 2020 Melvyn Douglas Career Summary: Occupational Inheritance: Yes Social Class: father concert pianist Race/Ethnicity/Religion: father Jewish, mother Protestant Family: Education: Training: Teacher/Inspirational Figure: Radio Debut: TV Debut: Stage Debut: Broadway Debut: Film Debut: Breakthrough Role: Oscar Role: Other Noms: Other Awards: Frequent Collaborator: Screen Image: character actor Last Film: Career Output: Film Career […]