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Clifton Webb

Webb Parmelee Hollenbeck (November 19, 1889 – October 13, 1966), known professionally as Clifton Webb, was an American actor, singer, and dancer.

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He is best known for his film portrayals of fussy, effete snobs. Three such characterizations, the acid-tongued columnist 'Waldo Lydecker' in "Laura" (1944), 'Elliott Templeton' in "The Razor's Edge" (1946), and unlikely baby-sitter 'Mr. Belvedere' in "Sitting Pretty" (1948), earned him Academy Award nominations

At this Hollywood outing are Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart, Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh, Joan Bennett -- with Clifton and Mabelle at right
Hollywood outing

At this Hollywood outing are Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart, Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh, Joan Bennett -- with Clifton and Mabelle at right

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Clifton lived with his mother until her death. They were inseparable, attending premieres, parties and other social events together. He once described his mother as 'not a bit like Whistler's.'
Clifton and his mother

Clifton lived with his mother until her death. They were inseparable, attending premieres, parties and other social events together. He once described his mother as 'not a bit like Whistler's.'

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Clifton was born Webb Parmelee Hollenbeck on Nov. 19, 1889, at 355 N. Mississippi St., Indianapolis. The street, which no longer exists, was then in the heart of the city, near the railroad yards, where his father worked. He died Oct. 13, 1966, at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif., at age 76.
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Clifton was born Webb Parmelee Hollenbeck on Nov. 19, 1889, at 355 N. Mississippi St., Indianapolis. The street, which no longer exists, was then in the heart of the city, near the railroad yards, where his father worked. He died Oct. 13, 1966, at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif., at age 76.

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Known for: Laura, The Razor's Edge, Cheaper by the Dozen
Clifton Webb - IMDb

Known for: Laura, The Razor's Edge, Cheaper by the Dozen

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L to R: Clifton Webb, Libby Holman and Fred Allen.
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L to R: Clifton Webb, Libby Holman and Fred Allen.

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Scope and content: Date Taken: 1917 Photographer: Paul Thompson. Webb (third from right) in a 1917 theatre production of National Red Cross Pageant with Eugene O'Brien, Ivy Troutman, Jeanne Eagles, and others.
Clifton Webb Photograph

Scope and content: Date Taken: 1917 Photographer: Paul Thompson. Webb (third from right) in a 1917 theatre production of National Red Cross Pageant with Eugene O'Brien, Ivy Troutman, Jeanne Eagles, and others.

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Clifton Webb, Vintage Actor Painting by Esoterica Art Agency
Clifton Webb, Vintage Actor Painting by Esoterica Art Agency - Fine Art America

Clifton Webb, Vintage Actor Painting by Esoterica Art Agency

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Actor. He is best known for his film portrayals of fussy, effete snobs. Three such characterizations, the acid-tongued columnist 'Waldo Lydecker' in Laura (1944), 'Elliott Templeton' in The Razor's Edge (1946), and unlikely baby-sitter 'Mr. Belvedere' in Sitting Pretty (1948), earned him Academy Award nominations. He...
Clifton Webb (1889-1966) - Find a Grave Memorial

Actor. He is best known for his film portrayals of fussy, effete snobs. Three such characterizations, the acid-tongued columnist 'Waldo Lydecker' in Laura (1944), 'Elliott Templeton' in The Razor's Edge (1946), and unlikely baby-sitter 'Mr. Belvedere' in Sitting Pretty (1948), earned him Academy Award nominations. He...

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Clifton Webb's crypt is located in the Abbey of the Psalms at Hollywood Forever cemetery.
Clifton Web grave placard.

Clifton Webb's crypt is located in the Abbey of the Psalms at Hollywood Forever cemetery.

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Ghost of Clifton Webb Parapedia Page Webb Parmelee Hollenbeck (November 19, 1889 – October 13, 1966), known professionally as Clifton Webb, was an American actor, singer, and dancer.
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