Arthur Kennedy (actor)

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 Film s and police dramas. He also turned in a worthy performance as a Surgeon in 1966 's '' Fantastic Voyage ''.

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 '', '' Lawrence Of Arabia '', '' The Man From Laramie '', '' The Naked Dawn '', '' Trial '', '' Peyton Place '', '' Some Came Running '', '' A Summer Place '' and '' Elmer Gantry ''.

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