His mother was Ethel Fogg "Sunny" Clift (ne Anderson; 1888-1988).His parents were Quakers and met as students at Cornell University, marrying in 1914. Starred in four Oscar Best Picture nominees: Was the only actor in America that interested, Instantly threw up when he heard about the death of. The film received added media attention due to the rumors that Clift and co-star Elizabeth Taylor were dating in real life. [45][46] His anguished performance (which earned him his fourth Academy Award nomination) was often thought to be due to his own nervous breakdown. [31] MGM distributed the film nationwide as magazines generated massive attention for Clift. These included a considerable loss of weight. McDowall starred with Clift in his final picture, The Defector. Along with Marlon Brando and James Dean, Clift was considered one of the original method actors in Hollywood (though Clift distanced himself from the term); he was one of the first actors to be invited to study in the Actors Studio with Lee Strasberg and Elia Kazan. These were extremely unorthodox, risky procedures, and had the effect of involving the audience with him, an exceedingly selfish aim if one thinks only in terms of the play, but a daring and stupendously courageous maneuver when one thinks of the ground he was breaking. After the war, Bob and Ethel moved to Dallas for three years, where Bob practiced law and taught at SMU Law School, while Ethel taught English at SMU. Clift had a twin sister, Ethel, who survived him by 48 years, and a brother, William Brooks Clift, Jr. (1919-1986), who had an illegitimate son with actress Kim Stanley and was later married to political reporter Eleanor Clift. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. 1920, a few minutes after his twin sister Roberta Ethel Clift and they were the children of William Clift and Ethel Anderson. The secret life of legendary actor Montgomery Clift has been revealed by his nephew. [13][14] The Wall Street Crash of 1929 and the Great Depression of the 1930s ruined Clift's father financially; Bill was forced to downsize and move to Chicago to take a new job while Sunny continued traveling with the children. Every major Hollywood studio wanted to make a deal with Clift and was collectively shocked that a young actor could command such leverage after the release of a single film: "the death knell of the producers and the moguls, and the birth of Actor Power. She developed an intense decade-plus obsession over the young actor, even financing an experimental play, "Mexican Mural" for him. He had a twin sister, Ethel and an older brother, Brooks, and his family were comfortably off. With his next two films, The Misfits (1961) and Judgment at Nuremberg (1961), Clift pivoted to somewhat smaller supporting or cameo roles that required less overall screen time while still delivering demanding performances. [48] In nephew Robert Anderson Clift's 2018 documentary, superimposed pages of Clift's own heavily annotated original script show that the actor was actually deliberately and consciously performing with his own rewritten dialogue as opposed to confused improvisation. An adopted child, his mother Sunny maintained that Clifts true maternal great-grandfathers were the US postmaster-general Montgomery Blair as well as Union commander Robert Anderson, a part of her lineage that was clarified to her (when she came of age) by Dr. Edward Montgomery, the family doctor who delivered her. Montgomery Clift was one of the biggest actors in the '50s and '60s. She was born first making Monty the youngest of the Clift's three children. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. She had a strong sense of social obligation and a desire to help others. [citation needed], Following a 15-minute funeral at St. James' Church on Madison Avenue in Manhattan, which was attended by 150 guests, including Lauren Bacall, Frank Sinatra, and Nancy Walker, Clift was buried in the Friends Quaker Cemetery, Prospect Park, Brooklyn. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. [95], Clift was also friends with Marlon Brando, who dropped by his home offering to accompany him to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. [100] Underactive thyroids also raise cholesterol, which might have contributed to his heart disease. NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Family members linked to this person will appear here. He spent a great deal of time and money on psychiatry.In 1956, during filming of Raintree County (1957), he ran his Chevrolet into a tree after leaving a party at Elizabeth Taylor's; it was she who saved him from choking by pulling out two teeth lodged in his throat. Edward Montgomery Clift (nicknamed 'Monty' his entire life) was born on October 17, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska, just after his twin sister Roberta (1920-2014) and eighteen months after his brother Brooks Clift. That all came to an end one night, when Sinatra reacted with disgust at seeing Clift making advances at one of the other male guests. | Overall he ended up unhappy with his performance and left early during the film's premiere. Failed to delete memorial. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Montgomery Clift was one of Hollywood's most talented and charismatic actors. Part of Clift's mother's effort was her determination that her children should be brought up in the style of true aristocrats. [72] Clift and Robbins camouflaged their relationship by dating women. Ethel is believed by some biographers to have been an illegitimate daughter of Woodbury Blair by Maria Latham Anderson. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Edward Montgomery "Monty" Clift was born on October 17, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska. Ethel Clift McGinnis, volunteer, organizer and social activist, of Austin, died December 7, 2014, at her home. He suffered a concussion, broken jaw, broken nose, fractured sinuses, fractured cheekbones, and several facial lacerations which required plastic surgery. Clift grew up pretty standard middle-class in Nebraska, only he had a twin sister the sort of detail that always just blows my mind. The actor was notoriously selective over his choice of film roles, preferring the medium of the theatre. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Clift's second film role, though it premiered first that same year, was The Search which earned him his first nomination for an Academy Award for Best Actor. He insisted on performing his stunts himself, including swimming in the river Elbe in March. His father was a violent, abusive, ultra-conservative bigot and did not get along with his son. [10][11] She spent the rest of her life trying to gain the recognition of her alleged relations. Montgomery Clift was born on October 17, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska. Monty theorized without a ton of conviction that his drive toward acting may have had to do with competition with his sister (and older brother), neither of whom pursued acting. On July 22, 1966, Clift was in his New York City townhouse, located at 217 East 61st Street. His first professional acting assignment was in the play Fly Away Home in 1934 a the Berkshire Playhouse in Stockbridge, Massachusetts where he co-starred with Mary Wickes. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Montgomery's ancestry was English, as well as more distant Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Dutch, German, French, Irish, and Welsh. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Amy Lawrence, The Passion of Montgomery Clift, p. 13, Dance with demons: the life of Jerome Robbins by Lawrence, Greg, pp. "[79] Robbins called Clift a "theatrical genius" early on in their affair.[80]. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, just after his twin sister Roberta, to a banking family, his mother, Ethel, had been born out of wedlock, and she determined that the children would grow up knowing their true southern aristocratic heritage. He is best remembered for his roles in Howard Hawks's Red River (1948), George Stevens's A Place in the Sun (1951), Fred Zinnemann's From Here to Eternity (1953), Stanley Kramer's Judgment at Nuremberg (1961), and John Huston's The Misfits (1961). Comments for this entry have been disabled. I played in four flops in a row when I was about 17 and I was delighted. I would rather do three movies than play in one stage hit. [9] Clift had English and Scottish ancestry on his father's side, wealthy relatives who hailed from Chattanooga, Tennessee. "I was warned not to trust all the stories," Robert told . According to what entertainment historian Ed Stephan has documented on IMDB.com, "Edward Montgomery Clift (nicknamed 'Monty' his entire life) was born on October 17, 1920, in Omaha, Nebraska, just after his twin sister Roberta (1920-2014 . Edward Montgomery Clift (nicknamed 'Monty' his entire life) was born on October 17, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska, just after his twin sister Roberta (1920-2014) and eighteen months after his brother Brooks Clift. As the actor's off-screen behavior grew more erratic and unpredictable in the 1960s, several of his close associates began deserting him, including Kevin McCarthy. Immediately following the end of the war in September 1945 (in what would be Clift's penultimate Broadway performance) he starred in the stage adaptation of D.H. Lawrence's short story You Touched Me. This is where he began to work from a very young age, roughly 12 or . All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. [citation needed]. Clift was only 13 years old when he joined the local theatre. In 1964, he recorded for Caedmon Records The Glass Menagerie, with Jessica Tandy, Julie Harris, and David Wayne. What's my mother going to tell strangers anyway? They can't find my colon. (1950), (originally written specifically for him; the story perhaps hitting a little too close to home) and High Noon (1952).His long apprenticeship on stage made him a thoroughly accomplished actor, notable for the intensity with which he researched and approached his roles. She would often take Monty, his twin sister, Roberta, and older brother, Brooks, on long trips to Europe or spend time at . No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. He was the son of Ethel "Sunny" Anderson (Fogg; 1888-1988) and William Brooks Clift (1886-1964). The love story of Montgomery Clift and a girl whom we will call Mary could have walked right out of the pages of some of the world's most romantic fiction. In the early 1950s, Barney Balaban (president of Paramount Pictures) invited Clift on one of the Balaban family vacations to Nassau, Bahamas. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. [43] He began to behave erratically in public, which embarrassed his friends. Although the results of Clift's plastic surgeries were remarkable for the time, there were noticeable differences in his facial appearance, particularly the left side of his face, which was nearly immobile. Year should not be greater than current year. He was the son of Ethel "Sunny" Anderson (Fogg; 1888-1988) and William Brooks Clift (1886-1964). Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Birthplace: Omaha, NE, United States. Ethel) (Twin Sister). If you read us daily, please be one. Nationality. His New York Times obituary noted his portrayal of "moody, sensitive young men". [76][77] He told Clift "I could make you love me," at the end of their two-year affair. I'm a Gemini and Clift is my favorite actor! One of Hollywood's first Method actors, he made his film debut in Howard Hawks' 1948 western, Red River. His twin sister is actually still alive and living in Texas. [91][92] He was also involved with Donald Windham and his partner Sandy Campbell. His smashed face was rebuilt, he reconciled with his estranged father, but he continued bedeviled by dependency on drugs and his unrelenting guilt over his homosexuality.With his Hollywood career in an irreversible slide despite giving an occasional riveting performance, such as in Stanley Kramer's Judgment at Nuremberg (1961), Monty returned to New York and tried to slowly develop a somewhat more sensible lifestyle in his brownstone row house on East 61st Street in Manhattan. 5, 114, Montgomery Clift: A Biography, Patricia Bosworth, 2012, Last edited on 19 February 2023, at 06:50, List of actors with Academy Award nominations, List of actors with two or more Academy Award nominations in acting categories, List of LGBT Academy Award winners and nominees, "Montgomery Clift Dead at 45; Nominated 3 Times for Oscar; Completed Last Movie, 'The Defector,' in June Actor Began Career at Age 13", "Scandals of Classic Hollywood: The Long Suicide of Montgomery Clift", "Making Montgomery Clift: truth behind gay self-loathing myth". 1888 He was the son of Ethel "Sunny" Anderson (Fogg; 1888-1988) and William Brooks Clift (1886-1964). His body was found by his live-in personal secretary/companion Lorenzo James, who found Clift lying nude on top of his bed, dead from what the autopsy called "occlusive coronary artery disease." Edward Montgomery Clift Early life Montgomery Clift was born 17 Oct 1920, several hours after his twin sister Roberta Ethel "Sister", in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska-- the son of William Brooks "Bill" Clift and his wife Ethel "Sunny" Blair. Thanks for your help! Clift had English, as well as Dutch and Scottish ancestry. You can always change this later in your Account settings. His mother wanted all of her children to be raised as distinguished aristocrats, and as such, little Clift and his siblings received an elite upbringing: private tutors, extensive travel, and language lessons. In the mid 1920's his family moved to Chicago and later, in the early 1930's the family settled in New York City. BEST KNOWN FOR: Actor Montgomery Clift starred in films like Red River (1948), A Place in the Sun (1951), . Learn more about merges. Montgomery Clift died in 1966 of a heart attack brought on by severe drug and alcohol abuse. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. MrW, have you seen the pictures of him and Elisabeth Taylor goofing around? Following his untimely death, he was interred at Friends Quaker Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York City. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Roberta Ethel Clift McGinnis I found on Findagrave.com. Then, she devoted herself to his care until his death, in 1995. To use this feature, use a newer browser. His father, William Brooks "Bill" Clift (18861964), was the vice-president of Omaha National Trust Company. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Montgomery Clift's full name is Edward Montgomery Clift and his nickname is Montgomery Clift. He and his private nurse, Lorenzo James, had not spoken much all day. In the James Kirkwood novel "Hit Me with a Rainbow", early on the lead character is told that he resembles Montgomery Clift. There is a problem with your email/password. Despite the studio's concerns over profits, Clift correctly predicted the film would do well, if only because moviegoers would flock to see the difference in his facial appearance before and after the crash.[42]. All rights reserved. We're looking for 500 no 390 Subscribers! His father, William Brooks Clift was the vice president of Omaha National Trust Company. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? From his birth on October 17, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska 'til his death in 1966, Clift's embodied qualities that were unique even by Hollywood's standards. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. And Jerry said that he just couldn't get it out of his head. Woodbury Blair was the son of Montgomery Blair, after whom his great-grandson received his middle name, and wife Mary Elizabeth Woodbury, daughter of Levi Woodbury (1789-1851), United States Supreme Court, and wife Elizabeth Wendell Clapp. Actor Born in Nebraska #11. Double the pleasure! cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. His father William was the vice-president of Omaha National Trust Company. [49][50] On a taped phone call, Clift said that he played the character in a way that "holds onto himself, in spite of himself" with dignity.[51]. Edward Montgomery Clift was born on October 17, 1920, in Omaha, Nebraska.His father, William Brooks "Bill" Clift (1886-1964), was the vice-president of Omaha National Trust Company. The schedule for Reflections in a Golden Eye was then set for August 1966, but Clift died in July 1966. As an actor, whenever Clift was playing characters snapping as they went up against ignorance or brutality, Clift was said to have acted with his father in mind as an antagonist. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro, My Best Actor in a Supporting Role Oscar Winners (1960-1979), Male Oscar Nominees & Winners at the Age of 32. Failed to report flower. From the time of his Hollywood debut, Montgomery Clift refused to abide by Hollywood tradition by acting in films to cash in on his good looks. Over time, the program has grown and evolved to include international friendship, mentoring, holiday dinners with hosts and assistance to foreign dignitaries.Ethel remained active in various volunteer projects until Bob suffered a stroke in the early 1990s. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Learn more about managing a memorial . Clift actually had a twin sister, also . [4] A documentary titled Making Montgomery Clift was made by his nephew in 2018, to clarify many myths that were created about the actor.[5]. During World War II, she helped make many maps, including maps that were later used as the basis for dividing Berlin before that city was occupied by the U.S. and Russia. Edward Montgomery Clift (nicknamed 'Monty' his entire life) was born on October 17, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska, just after his twin sister Roberta (1920-2014) and eighteen months after his brother Brooks Clift. There was an error deleting this problem. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Montgomery Clift survived that night and lived for ten more years, but his real death occurred as he lay bleeding and half-conscious in Elizabeth Taylor's arms. Clift had shown an interest in acting and theatrics as a child living in Switzerland and France but did not take the initiative to go out for a part in a local production until age 13, when his family was forced to downsize and relocate from Chicago to Sarasota, Florida. The autopsy report cited the cause of death as a heart attack brought on by "occlusive coronary artery disease". Please try again later. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Clift had a brother named William Brooks Clift Jr., I do so too! Clift countersued with the assertion that he struggled to keep up with an overwhelming volume of last-minute script revisions and that an accidental blow to both eyes on set gave him cataracts. [36], On the evening of May 12, 1956, while filming Raintree County, Clift was involved in a serious car crash after leaving a dinner party hosted by Elizabeth Taylor and her husband, Michael Wilding. I love the stage, but after a few months you can get tired. Sadly Monty's Clift twin sister Ethel passes away at her home in Austin, TX on December 7th at the ripe age of 94. [96], Clift supported Adlai Stevenson in the 1952 United States presidential election.[97]. [73][74][75] In 1948, when Clift left Robbins to pursue a movie career in Hollywood, the announcement devastated Robbins. [82][83], McDowall was introduced to Clift by his Lassie Come Home co-star Elizabeth Taylor, who was a lifelong friend of both actors. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. I was being paid to be trained. He spent a great portion of his childhood traveling abroad and, upon the dissolution of his parents' wealth, came to settle in New York City. cemeteries found in Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Oops, something didn't work. Please reset your password. The song "Montgomery Clift" by British band Random Hold concerns the legend that Clift enjoyed hanging from the window ledges of tall buildings. But what is rarely known is that the four-time Academy Award nominee had a twin sister, Roberta. 0 cemeteries found in Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA. David Gritten salutes a new BFI season of films starring Hollywood great Montgomery Clift. How can you interest the audience if you're not interested yourself? Clift, Robert Anderson and Hillary Demmon (2018). This line-up leaves much to be desired. His next four films were The Young Lions (1958), which is the only film featuring both Clift and Marlon Brando, Lonelyhearts (1958), Suddenly, Last Summer (1959) and Elia Kazan's Wild River, released in 1960. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Born in Omaha, Nebraska, just after his twin sister Roberta, to a banking family, his mother, Ethel, had been born out of wedlock, and she determined that the children would grow up knowing their true southern aristocratic heritage.
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