Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Acting
Douglas Elton Fairbanks Jr. (December 9, 1909 – May 7, 2000) was an American actor, producer, and decorated naval officer of World War II. The son of silent film star Douglas Fairbanks and stepson of Mary Pickford, he established his own successful career in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s, becoming known for his charm, sophistication, and versatility in both romantic comedies and adventure films. Among his most notable films are The Prisoner of Zenda (1937), Gunga Din (1939), Little Caesar (1931), and The Corsican Brothers (1941). He also appeared opposite many of the era’s leading actresses, including Katharine Hepburn, Joan Crawford, Loretta Young, Rita Hayworth, and Paulette Goddard. During World War II, Fairbanks served with distinction in the United States Navy, helping develop military deception and special operations techniques. For his wartime service, he received numerous decorations from the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and several other nations. After the war, he continued acting in films and television while also becoming a respected producer and public figure. Fairbanks remains remembered as one of Hollywood’s most elegant leading men and among the few major stars to achieve distinction both on screen and in military service. In 1969, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the International Best Dressed List.
Known for
Acting161
movieThe Real Charlie Chaplin
2021
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
movie1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
2009
Self (archive footage)
movieMary Pickford: The Muse of the Movies
2008
Self (archive footage)
movieLittle Caesar: End of Rico, Beginning of the Antihero
2005
Self (archive footage)
On Location with Gunga Din
2004
Self / Thomas Anthony Ballantine (archive footage)
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
2004
Self (archive footage)
movieJoan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star
2002
Self (archive footage)
movieGoldwyn: The Man and His Movies
2001
Self (archive footage)
movieJoan Crawford: Always the Star
1996
Self (archive footage)
Stars and Stripes: Hollywood and World War II
1991
Self
tvB.L. Stryker
1989
White
movieHollywood Uncensored
1987
Self - Host
tvStrong Medicine
1986
Eli Camperdown
movieStrong Medicine
1986
Eli Camperdown
movieHollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
1983
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieLa Belle Epoque
1983
Self / Narrator
tvYesteryear
1982
Self
movieThe Pirates of Penzance
1982
Self - Host
movieTrial by Jury
1982
Self - Host
movieCox and Box
1982
Self - Host
movieH.M.S. Pinafore
1982
Self - Host
movieThe Gondoliers
1982
Self - Host
movieIolanthe
1982
Self - Host
movieGhost Story
1981
Edward Charles Wanderley
movieFrom Raquel with Love
1980
The Almighty
movieThe Hostage Tower
1980
Malcolm Philpott
tvHollywood
1980
Self
Kingdom Of Gifts
1978
The Proud King
tvThe Love Boat
1977
Elliott Norman / Elliott Banning
tvDinah!
1974
Self
movieThe Crooked Hearts
1972
Rex Willoughby
movieRed and Blue
1968
Millionaire
tvThe Dick Cavett Show
1968
Self - Guest
movieThe Legend of Robin Hood
1968
King Richard
movieRed, White, and Zero
1968
Millionaire
tvRowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
Self (uncredited) / Self
tvOmnibus
1967
Self - Narrator
tvABC Stage 67
1966
Mr. Otis
tvThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
Self - Co-Host / Self
tvDr. Kildare
1961
Dr. Robert Devlin
tvRoute 66
1960
Charles Clayton
The Big Party
1959
Self – Host
movieChase a Crooked Shadow
1958
Self - Epilogue (uncredited)
movieThe Awakening
1954
Self - Host
Three's Company
1953
Narrator / Anthony
The Genie
1953
The Genie
tvDouglas Fairbanks, Jr., Presents
1953
Self - Host
movieMr. Drake's Duck
1951
Donald 'Don' Drake
movieState Secret
1950
Dr. John Marlowe
movieThe Costume Designer
1950
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Fighting O'Flynn
1949
The O'Flynn
movieThat Lady in Ermine
1948
Colonel Ladislas Karolyi Teglas / The Duke
movieThe Exile
1947
Charles II
movieThe Corsican Brothers
1941
Lucien Franchi / Mario Franchi
movieAngels Over Broadway
1940
Bill O'Brien
movieSafari
1940
Jim Logan
movieGreen Hell
1940
Keith Brandon
movieRulers of the Sea
1939
David 'Davie' Gillespie
movieThe Sun Never Sets
1939
John Randolph
movieGunga Din
1939
Thomas Anthony Ballantine
movieThe Young in Heart
1938
Richard Carleton
movieHaving Wonderful Time
1938
Chick Kirkland
movieThe Rage of Paris
1938
Jim Trevor
movieJoy of Living
1938
Daniel 'Dan' Brewster
movieThe Prisoner of Zenda
1937
Rupert of Hentzau
movieJump for Glory
1937
Ricky Morgan
movieAccused
1936
Tony Seymour
movieThe Amateur Gentleman
1936
John Beverley aka Barnabas Barty
movieMan of the Moment
1935
Tony Woodward
movieMimi
1935
Rodolphe
movieSuccess at Any Price
1934
Joe Martin
movieThe Rise of Catherine the Great
1934
Grand Duke Peter
movieCaptured!
1933
Lieutenant Fred Digby
movieMorning Glory
1933
Joseph Sheridan
movieThe Narrow Corner
1933
Fred Blake
movieParachute Jumper
1933
Bill Keller
movieScarlet Dawn
1932
Baron Nikita 'Nikki' Krasnoff
movieLove is a Racket
1932
James 'Jimmy' Russell
movieIt's Tough to Be Famous
1932
Scott 'Scotty' McClenahan
movieUnion Depot
1932
Charles 'Chick' Miller
movieHow I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 10: 'Trouble Shots'
1931
Self - Golfer (uncredited)
movieI Like Your Nerve
1931
Larry O'Brien
movieChances
1931
Jack Ingleside
movieThe Stolen Jools
1931
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
movieThe Aviator
1931
Alain
movieLittle Caesar
1931
Joe Massara
movieOne Night at Susie's
1930
Dick Rollins
movieThe Way of All Men
1930
Billy Bear
movieLittle Accident
1930
Norman Overbeck
movieThe Dawn Patrol
1930
Douglas 'Doug' Scott
movieParty Girl
1930
Jay Rountree
movieThe Show of Shows
1929
Ambrose in 'Bicycle Built for Two' Number (uncredited)
movieThe Forward Pass
1929
Marty Reid
movieOur Modern Maidens
1929
Gil Jordan
movieFast Life
1929
Douglas Stratton
movieThe Jazz Age
1929
Steve Maxwell
movieA Woman of Affairs
1928
Jeffry Merrick
movieThe Power of the Press
1928
Clem Rogers
movieThe Barker
1928
Chris Miller
movieThe Toilers
1928
Steve
movieModern Mothers
1928
David Starke
movieThe Garden of Eden
1928
Busboy (uncredited)
movieDead Man's Curve
1928
Vernon Keith
movieA Texas Steer
1927
Farleigh Bright
movieIs Zat So?
1927
G. Clifton Blackburn
movieWomen Love Diamonds
1927
Jerry Croker-Kelley
movieMan Bait
1927
Jeff Sanford
movieBroken Hearts of Hollywood
1926
Hal Terwilliger
moviePadlocked
1926
Sonny Galloway
movieStella Dallas
1925
Richard Grosvenor
movieWild Horse Mesa
1925
Chess Weymer
movieStephen Steps Out
1923
Stephen Harlow Jr.
movieThe Three Musketeers
1921
(uncredited)
movieAmerican Aristocracy
1916
Newsboy (uncredited)
Production13
movieChase a Crooked Shadow
1958
Producer
movieThe Silken Affair
1956
Executive Producer
moviePolice Dog
1955
Producer
The Genie
1953
Producer
movieMr. Drake's Duck
1951
Producer
movieNight and the City
1950
Casting
movieThe Fighting O'Flynn
1949
Producer
movieThe Exile
1947
Producer
movieAngels Over Broadway
1940
Associate Producer
movieJump for Glory
1937
Producer
movieAccused
1936
Producer
movieThe Amateur Gentleman
1936
Producer
Crew5
movieScarlet Dawn
1932
Additional Dialogue
Writing2
movieThe Exile
1947
Writer