About
Charles Douville Coburn (June 19, 1877 – August 30, 1961) was an American film and theatre actor. Best known for his work in comedies, Coburn received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for 1943's The More the Merrier. Coburn was born in Macon, Georgia, the son of Scotch-Irish Americans Emma Louise Sprigman (May 11, 1838 Springfield, Ohio – November 12, 1896 Savannah, Georgia) and Moses Douville Coburn (April 27, 1834 Savannah, Georgia – December 27, 1902 Savannah, Georgia). Growing up in Savannah, he started out at age 14 doing odd jobs at the local Savannah Theater, handing out programs, ushering, or being the doorman. By age 17 or 18, he was the theater manager. He later became an actor, making his debut on Broadway in 1901. Coburn formed an acting company with actress Ivah Wills in 1905. They married in 1906. In addition to managing the company, the couple performed...
Known for
Studio OneSeries • 1948
December BrideSeries • 1954
Studio 57Series • 1954
StartimeSeries • 1959
Lux Video TheatreSeries • 1950
Around the World in 80 DaysMovie • 1956
Gentlemen Prefer BlondesMovie • 1953
The Lady EveMovie • 1941
Monkey BusinessMovie • 1952
Bachelor MotherMovie • 1939
Heaven Can WaitMovie • 1943
In Name OnlyMovie • 1939
Vivacious LadyMovie • 1938
In This Our LifeMovie • 1942
Trouble Along the WayMovie • 1953
The Paradine CaseMovie • 1947
LuredMovie • 1947
Has Anybody Seen My Gal?Movie • 1952
Made for Each OtherMovie • 1939
The More the MerrierMovie • 1943
Edison, the ManMovie • 1940
Of Human HeartsMovie • 1938
PepeMovie • 1960
The Story of Alexander Graham BellMovie • 1939