Melvyn Douglas is an American entertainer known for the films Ninotchka and Hud.
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10 Quick Facts About Melvyn Douglas
- Full Name: Melvyn Douglas
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: the film Ninotchka
- Age: 125 years old
- Date of Birth: April 5, 1901
- 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 has worked across entertainment and public-facing media roles.
Rise to Fame
Melvyn Douglas became known through the film Ninotchka.
Notable Works
Notable works include Being There, Hud, and Ninotchka, among others.
Film
- Film: Being There (Ben Rand, 1979) — Won second Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
- Film: Hud (Homer Bannon, 1963) — Won Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
- Film: Ninotchka (Count Leon d'Algout, 1939) — Starred opposite Greta Garbo
Awards & Achievements
- Best Supporting Actor — Academy AwardsHud
Melvyn Douglas Salary
Melvyn Douglas receives an estimated annual salary ranging between $45K – $188K. This estimate is based on typical earnings for a Entertainer in their country and may vary depending on seniority, employer, and deals.
Melvyn Douglas Net Worth
Melvyn Douglas's net worth is estimated to be between $375K – $3.8M (Est). This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as an entertainer.
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
Melvyn Douglas Facts
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
- Weight: Not publicly disclosed
- 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
- Primary Income Country: Not publicly disclosed
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Helen Gahagan Douglas (Spouse • Wife/Politician)
