- Born
- October 17, 1920
- Died
- July 23, 1966 (aged 45)
- Known as
- stage actor, film actor, screenwriter, actor, writer
Edward Montgomery Clift was an American actor. A four-time Academy Award nominee, he was known for his portrayal of "moody, sensitive young men", according to The New York Times.
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