Arthur Kennedy
American actor (1914–1990)
- Born
- 17 February 1914, Worcester
- Died
- 5 January 1990
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupation
- stage actor, film actor, actor, television actor
- Films here
- 3
John Arthur Kennedy (February 17, 1914 – January 5, 1990) was an American actor, known for his versatility in supporting film roles and his ability to create "an exceptional honesty and naturalness on stage", especially in the original casts of Arthur Miller plays on Broadway.
Over his career, Kennedy was nominated for five Academy Awards (four for Best Supporting Actor, once for Best Actor). He won the 1949 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for Miller's Death of a Salesman, and the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for the 1955 film Trial.
Filmography (martial arts films)
| Year | Film | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | City for Conquest | Cast |
| 1941 | Knockout | Cast |
| 1949 | Champion | Cast |
Frequent collaborators
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q351838 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
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