When it comes to cinematic inspiration, "Being There" has always been there for actress Illeana Douglas. Her grandfather Melvyn Douglas won the Oscar for best supporting actor for his role as ...

How many Broadway shows has Melvyn Douglas been in? Melvyn Douglas has appeared on Broadway in 21 shows. How many West End shows has Melvyn Douglas been in? Melvyn Douglas has not appeared in the West ...

“I grew my beard because of Melvyn Douglas. I had asked him to be in ‘I Never Sang for My Father’ onstage. He didn’t want to, but when we did the movie, he said he would. He told me the reason he ...

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Melvyn Douglas (born Melvyn Edouard Hesselberg, April 5, 1901 – August 4, 1981) was an American actor. Douglas came to prominence in the 1930s as a suave leading ...

Melvyn Douglas (born Melvyn Edouard Hesselberg; April 5, 1901 – August 4, 1981) was an American actor. Douglas came to prominence in the 1930s as a suave leading man, perhaps best typified by his ...