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Douglas Elton Fairbanks, Jr. KBE (December 9, 1909 – May 7, 2000) was an American actor and a highly decorated naval officer of World War II.

• Born: Douglas Elton Fairbanks, Jr. December 9, 1909 New York City, New York
• Died: May 7, 2000 (aged 90) New York City, New York
• Cause of death: heart attack
• Occupation: Actor, Naval officer
• Years active: 1916-1997
• Spouse: Joan Crawford (m.1929-1933; divorced) Mary Lee Eppling (m.1939-1988) Vera Shelton (m.1991-2000; his death)
• Children: Daphne Fairbanks Victoria Fairbanks Melissa Fairbanks
• Parents: Douglas Fairbanks, Anna Beth Sully
• Allegiance: United States of America
• Service/branch: United States Navy
• Years of service: 1941–54
• Rank: Captain
• Unit: Beach Jumpers
• Battles/wars: World War II Operation Husky Operation Dragoon
• Awards: Legion of Merit, Italian War Cross, Legion d’Honneur, Croix de Guerre, Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (Honorary)

Read more about Douglas Fairbanks Jr. at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

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