Montgomery Clift - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 17, 1920 |
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| Died | July 25, 1966 (age 45) |
| Birthplace | Omaha, Nebraska, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Montgomery Clift's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Acclaimed American actor, prominent Method acting pioneer, star of films such as 'A Place in the Sun', 'From Here to Eternity', and 'The Search'. |
Intro
Montgomery Clift was an American actor acclaimed for his roles in classic films of the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. A four-time Academy Award nominee, he is remembered as one of the first Method actors in Hollywood and known for his emotionally charged and vulnerable performances.
Early Life & Background
Montgomery Clift was born to William Brooks Clift and Ethel Anderson. Raised in a privileged yet turbulent household, he spent parts of his childhood abroad in Europe. He began his professional acting career on Broadway at the age of 15.
Career Highlights
- Made Broadway debut at 15 and quickly found critical acclaim.
- Starred in classic films such as 'Red River' (1948), 'The Search' (1948), and 'A Place in the Sun' (1951).
- Nominated for four Academy Awards: Best Actor for 'The Search' (1948), 'A Place in the Sun' (1951), and 'From Here to Eternity' (1953), and Best Supporting Actor for 'Judgment at Nuremberg' (1961).
- Pioneer of Method acting in Hollywood alongside Marlon Brando and James Dean.
- Sustained a near-fatal car accident in 1956 that changed his career and personal life.
Trivia
- Known for his reclusive and private nature.
- Close friends with Elizabeth Taylor, with whom he starred in several films.
- His accident in 1956 required extensive reconstructive facial surgery and affected his later career.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Montgomery Clift born?
Montgomery Clift was born the 17 October 1920.
Where is Montgomery Clift from?
Omaha, Nebraska, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About October 17th, 1920, in brief:
- Historical events: The Chicago Bears, originally known as the Decatur Staleys, played their inaugural National Football League (NFL) game on October 17, 1920. In this historic match, they secured a decisive 7-0 victory, marking the beginning of what would become one of the most storied franchises in professional football history.
- Day of the week: October 17th, 1920 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Kismet by Isham Jones & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: The Golem directed by Carl Boese, Paul Wegener
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