Melvyn Douglas is an American actor best known for playing Count Leon d'Algout in the film Ninotchka.
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Best Known For:The film Ninotchka
Breakthrough:Breakthrough role in Broadway production of Tonight or Never in 1930
10 Quick Facts About Melvyn Douglas
- Full Name: Melvyn Douglas
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film Ninotchka
- Date of Birth: April 5, 1901
- Age: 125 years old
- Place of Birth: Macon, Georgia
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Popular As: Melvyn Edouard Hesselberg
Melvyn Douglas Age
Melvyn Douglas is about 125 years old as of 2026. Melvyn Douglas was born in 1901.
Melvyn Douglas Height
Melvyn Douglas stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches. This is approximately 188 cm.
Career & Work
Melvyn Douglas' career includes acting and entertainment roles with MGM.
Organization: MGM
Role: Actor
Period: 1930s-1940s
Details: Hollywood
Rise to Fame
Melvyn Douglas rose to prominence for his role in the film Hud.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Ninotchka, Hud, and Being There.
- Film: Ninotchka (Count Leon d'Algout, 1939) — Starred opposite Greta Garbo
- Film: Hud (Homer Bannon, 1963) — Won Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
- Film: Being There (Ben Rand, 1979) — Won second Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
Awards & Achievements
- Best Supporting Actor — Academy Awards — Hud
Melvyn Douglas Family & Relationships
Melvyn Douglas is widowed. He has 3 children, including Gregory Hesselberg and Peter Douglas.
- Father: Edouard Gregory Hesselberg
- Mother: Lena Priscilla Shackelford
- Children:
- Gregory Hesselberg
- Peter Douglas
- Mary Helen Douglas
Personal Information
- Full Name: Melvyn Douglas
- Popular As: Melvyn Edouard Hesselberg
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: April 5, 1901
- Age: 125
- Birthday: April 5
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Place of Birth: Macon, Georgia
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 2 in
- Eye Color: Hazel
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Edouard Gregory Hesselberg
- Mother: Lena Priscilla Shackelford
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Helen Gahagan Douglas
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $48,000–$619,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $170,000–$11,313,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Helen Gahagan Douglas (Spouse • Wife/Politician)
