Timeline Charles Coburn

American stage actor who became one of Hollywood's favourite character actors in his sixties, winning an Oscar for The More the Merrier.

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1877 Charles Coburn born in Macon Charles Coburn is born in Macon.
1905 Charles Coburn founds the Coburn Players He and his wife start a touring company.
1918 Charles Coburn in The Better 'Ole He stars in the Broadway hit.
1941 Charles Coburn in The Devil and Miss Jones His role earns an Oscar nomination.
1941 Charles Coburn in The Lady Eve He plays the card sharp Colonel Harrington.
1942 Charles Coburn in Kings Row He plays Dr. Gordon.
1943 Charles Coburn in Heaven Can Wait He appears in Ernst Lubitsch's comedy.
1943 Charles Coburn in The More the Merrier His role wins the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
1946 Charles Coburn in The Green Years His third Oscar nomination.
1952 Charles Coburn in Monkey Business He plays the chemical company boss.
1953 Charles Coburn in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes He plays Sir Francis Beekman.
1961 Charles Coburn dies in New York Charles Coburn dies aged 84.