Clark Gable
| Born | February 1, 1901 |
| Hometown | Cadiz, Ohio, United States |
| Height | 6'0" (1.84m) |
| Spouse | Kay Williams, Sylvia Ashley, Maria Langham, Josephine Dillon, Carole Lombard |
| Children | Judy Lewis |
| Parents | William H. Gable, Adeline Herschelman |
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Clark Gable's Favorite Martini Hack Is One You Might Want To Try
- The iconic star's martini preparation required a specific technique, but it's not difficult to learn and you can try it at home with your next cocktail.
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| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | But Not for Me (film) | Nominated |
| 1959 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Teacher's Pet (1958 film) | Nominated |
| 1940 | Academy Award | Actor | Gone with the Wind (film) | Nominated |
| 1936 | Academy Award | Actor | Mutiny on the Bounty (1935 film) | Nominated |
| 1935 | Academy Award | Actor | It Happened One Night | Winner |
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‘The Wizard of Oz’ and its military and veteran connections
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- CelebrityIn Touch Weekly
Inside the Life of Clark Gable’s ‘Powerful’ Wife Carole Lombard Before Her Sudden Death at 33
After several of her friends suffered small ailments around the same time, Carole Lombard sensed a theme. For her “Hospital Party,” she greeted her guests at the door dressed as a nurse, handed each a robe and led them to their own hospital bed. Cocktails were served in glass tubes, and dinner was rolled out...
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Carthage’s new Boots Court Motel mural features historical icons and more
CARTHAGE, Mo. — There’s a new addition to the Boots Court Motel complex in Carthage. Two local art teachers – Cheryl Church and Alexandra Burnside – put their talents to good use by painting a mini mural next to the Boots Court Travel Center. Manager Jeremy Morris said the mural was finished a few weeks […]
- CelebrityDeseret News
Deseret News archives: ‘Gone with the Wind’ an epic film, an even better read
Author Margaret Mitchell’s quiet philanthropy perhaps overshadowed by book, film’s success.
- LifestyleRobb Report
In California’s Carmel Valley, a Picturesque Retreat Lists for $11 Million
Resting on Ring Lane, within the desirable Miramonte neighborhood, this luxe estate comes complete with a 1,000-bottle wine cellar, gym and tennis court.
- CelebrityThe Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Roosevelt Channels Old Hollywood Glamour of Clark Gable, Carole Lombard With Reimagined Suites
The Hollywood Roosevelt is offering a look at its newly redesigned penthouse suites. The iconic hotel recently announced that the two rooms had undergone a reimaging thanks to Los Angeles-based interior designer Kevin Klein through his firm Kevin Klein Design. Both penthouses were named after famous residents of years past. The first — the Gable …
- EntertainmentThe Bergen Record
This movie, a new style of comedy, swept the Oscars and inspired Bugs Bunny
What movie was the first Oscars sweep, the first "screwball comedy," the inspiration for Bugs Bunny? Happy 90th birthday to "It Happened One Night."
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“Kung Fu Panda 4”’s James Hong Shares Secret to His 70-Year Career: 'I'm 95 and I'm Still Going' (Exclusive)
“All of a sudden, on the 70th year, things began to pop in place,” says James Hong of his Hollywood career, which began opposite Clark Gable in 1955
- EntertainmentThe Guardian
It Happened One Night at 90: the greatest romantic comedy ever made?
Frank Capra’s 1934 charmer helped to set the foundation for the genre with Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert bickering and flirting their way into film history
