Born William Clark Gable
February 1, 1901(1901-02-01)
Cadiz, Ohio, United States
Died November 16, 1960 (aged 59)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation Actor
Years active 1923–1960
Spouse(s) Josephine Dillon (1924-1930)
Maria “Ria” Franklin Printiss Lucas Langham (1931-1939)
Carole Lombard (1939-1942)
Sylvia Ashley (1949-1952)
Kay Williams (1955-1960)
William Clark Gable (February 1, 1901 – November 16, 1960) was an American film actor, nicknamed “The King of Hollywood” in his heyday. In 1999, the American Film Institute named Gable seventh among the Greatest Male Stars of All Time.
Gable’s most famous role was Rhett Butler in the 1939 Civil War epic film Gone with the Wind, in which he starred with Vivien Leigh. His performance earned him his third nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor; he had won the award for It Happened One Night (1934) and was also nominated for Mutiny on the Bounty (1935). Later memorable performances were in Run Silent, Run Deep, a classic submarine war film, and his final film The Misfits (1961), which paired Gable with Marilyn Monroe in her last screen appearance.
In his long film career, Gable appeared opposite some of the best and most popular actresses of the time. Joan Crawford, who was his favorite actress to work with, was partnered with Gable in eight films, Myrna Loy was with him seven times, and he was paired with Jean Harlow in six productions. He also starred with Lana Turner in four features, and with Norma Shearer in three, Gable was often named the top male star in the mid-30s, second only to the top box-office draw, Shirley Temple.
If men can have a man-cave with their tin signs up in there own little room, why can’t women have hunky guys up in there own room. Clark Gable would be one I would put up in that room.