Clifton Webb

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Clifton Webb
Webb in 1923
Born	Webb Parmelee Hollenbeck (1889-11-19)November 19, 1889 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Died	October 13, 1966(1966-10-13) (aged 76) Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Resting place	Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Occupations	Actor singer dancer
Years active	1913–1962

Webb Parmelee Hollenbeck (November 19, 1889^[1] – October 13, 1966), known professionally as Clifton Webb, was an American actor, singer, and dancer. He worked extensively and was known for his stage appearances in the plays of Noël Coward, including Blithe Spirit, as well as appearances on Broadway in a number of successful musical revues. As a film actor, he was nominated for three Academy Awards - Best Supporting Actor for Laura (1944) and The Razor's Edge (1946), and Best Actor in a Leading Role for Sitting Pretty (1948).