Douglas Elton Fairbanks Sr.[1] (born Douglas Elton Thomas Ullman; May 23, 1883 – December 12, 1939) was an American actor and filmmaker best known for being the first actor to play the masked …

Jan 16, 2026 · Douglas Fairbanks was an American motion picture actor and producer who was one of the first and greatest of the swashbuckling screen heroes. His athletic prowess, gallant romanticism, …

Douglas Fairbanks. Actor: The Thief of Bagdad. Douglas Fairbanks was born Douglas Elton Thomas Ullman in Denver, Colorado, to Ella Adelaide (nee Marsh) and Hezekiah Charles Ullman, an attorney …

Douglas Fairbanks was often dubbed "The King of Hollywood," a title reflective of his status as one of the most influential figures in early American cinema. This nickname not only acknowledged his royal …

Fairbanks focused his attention on the larger film industry. He and Pickford helped establish the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, and Fairbanks became its first president.

Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. (May 23, 1883 – December 12, 1939) was an American actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He was best known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films such as The …

Douglas Fairbanks was an American actor, screenwriter, director and producer, who was known for his roles in silent films. Along with D.W. Griffith, Charlie Chaplin, and Mary Pickford, he was a co-partner …