Douglas Fairbanks

Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. (May 23, 1883 – December 12, 1939) was an American actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He was best known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films such as The Thief of Bagdad, Robin Hood, and The Mark of Zorro. An astute businessman, Fairbanks was a founding member of United Artists. Fairbanks was also a founding member of The Motion Picture Academy and hosted the first Oscars Ceremony in 1929. With his marriage to Mary Pickford in 1920, the couple became Hollywood royalty with Fairbanks constantly referred to as "The King of Hollywood", a nickname later passed on to actor Clark Gable.

Douglas Fairbanks is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes The Image Book (2018), The Iron Mask (1929), American Experience (1988), The Oscars (1953), Hollywood (1980), The Bruce Forsyth Show (1959), The Thief of Bagdad (1924), Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages (1916). The recorded credits span 1914 to 2020, including 21 movies and 5 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.