Arthur Kennedy

Arthur Kennedy (February 17, 1914 - January 5, 1990) was an American actor. Born John Arthur Kennedy in Worcester, Massachusetts, he acted both on the stage and screen, receiving a Tony Award for the role of "Biff" in Death of a Salesman and receiving five Academy Award nominations.

Kennedy got his break when he was discovered by James Cagney. His first role was of Cagney's younger brother in City for Conquest in 1940. He portrayed good guys and bad guys equally, appearing in Western films and police dramas.

He starred in several well-received films in the late 1940s and the 1950s, including Boomerang!, Champion, The Glass Menagerie, Bright Victory, Bend of the River, The Lusty Men, Rancho Notorious, The Desperate Hours, The Man From Laramie, The Naked Dawn, Trial, Peyton Place, Some Came Running, A Summer Place and Elmer Gantry.

Academy Award Nominations

  • 1959 Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Some Came Running
  • 1958 Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Peyton Place
  • 1956 Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Trial
  • 1952 Best Actor in a Leading Role for Bright Victory
  • 1950 Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Champion

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He starred in several well-received films in the late 1940s and the 1950s, including Boomerang!, Champion, The Glass Menagerie, Bright Victory, Bend of the River, The Lusty Men, Rancho Notorious, The Desperate Hours, The Man From Laramie, The Naked Dawn, Trial, Peyton Place, Some Came Running, A Summer Place and Elmer Gantry. His film career began in 1985/1987. He portrayed good guys and bad guys equally, appearing in Western films and police dramas. Jason Marsden (born January 3, 1975) is an actor largely known for numerous voice roles in animated films, as well as his role in the TV series Eerie, Indiana. His first role was of Cagney's younger brother in City for Conquest in 1940. The Fairly OddParents (voice) (2003-) plays Timmy's friend Chester McBadbat. Kennedy got his break when he was discovered by James Cagney. Invader Zim (voice) (2002) plays a hall monitor in "Dark Harvest" maybe others.

Born John Arthur Kennedy in Worcester, Massachusetts, he acted both on the stage and screen, receiving a Tony Award for the role of "Biff" in Death of a Salesman and receiving five Academy Award nominations. Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt (voice) (2002) plays Young Burt Ward. Arthur Kennedy (February 17, 1914 - January 5, 1990) was an American actor. Spirited Away (voice) (2002) plays Haku. 1950 Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Champion. The Legend Of Tarzan (voice) (2001) plays Mungo. 1952 Best Actor in a Leading Role for Bright Victory. The Weekenders (voice) (2000) plays Tino Tonitini.

1956 Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Trial. An Extremely Goofy Movie (voice) (1999) plays Max. 1958 Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Peyton Place. Lion King II: Simba's Pride (voice) (1998) plays Kovu. 1959 Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Some Came Running. Step by Step(1996) plays Rich. Jungle Cubs (voice) (1996) plays Shere Khan the Tiger/Prince Louie the Ape.

White Squall (1996) plays Shay Jennings. A Goofy Movie (voice) (1995) plays Max. Eerie, Indiana (1992) played Dash X. Saturday Night (1992) plays Buddy.

Mr. Robot Jox (1990) plays Tommy. General Hospital (1987) played Alan Quartermaine, Jr.