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My Take
Clark Gable earns the King of Hollywood title in my book, but what I admire most isn't the crown, it's how he wore it. Sixty-plus films across thirty-seven years, an Oscar by his mid-thirties, and a screen presence so commanding that the American Film Institute still ranks him among the greatest legends. Yet at the height of that fame he joined the war effort and came home with a Distinguished Flying Cross. That combination of matinee-idol glamour and genuine grit is something modern stardom rarely produces. When I watch his films, I'm seeing the template every leading man since has been measured against, usually unfavorably.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Clark Gable
- Name (Japanese)
- クラーク・ゲーブル
- Reading
- くらーく・げーぶる
- Born
- February 1, 1901 – November 16, 1960
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Ox
- Origin
- Cadiz, Ohio, United States
- Height
- 184 cm
- Occupation
- film actor / actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1935 Academy Award for Best Actor
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Air Medal
- American Campaign Medal
- European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
- World War II Victory Medal
- 2001 Golden Boot Awards
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Clark Gable born?
February 1, 1901 – November 16, 1960.
Where is Clark Gable from?
Clark Gable is from Cadiz, Ohio, United States.
What does Clark Gable do?
Clark Gable works as film actor, actor.
How tall is Clark Gable?
Clark Gable is 184 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.