Clark Gable

Biography

William Clark Gable (February 1, 1901 – November 16, 1960) stands as a towering figure in American cinema history. Recognized by the American Film Institute in 1999 as the seventh-greatest male star of all time, Gable's legacy is largely defined by his iconic role as Rhett Butler in the 1939 classic, *Gone with the Wind*, where he starred alongside Vivien Leigh. This remarkable performance garnered him his third Academy Award nomination for Best Actor; he previously won the Oscar for *It Happened One Night* in 1934 and was nominated again for *Mutiny on the Bounty* in 1935. Gable's filmography also includes notable works like the submarine war drama *Run Silent, Run Deep*, and his last appearance in *The Misfits* (1961), which paired him with the legendary Marilyn Monroe.

Throughout his illustrious career, Gable shared the screen with some of Hollywood's most beloved actresses. He collaborated with Joan Crawford, his favorite co-star, in eight films. Other frequent collaborators included Myrna Loy in seven projects, and Jean Harlow in six. He also paired with Lana Turner in four films and Norma Shearer in three. In the mid-1930s, Gable was celebrated as the top male star, second only to the beloved Shirley Temple in box-office popularity.