Irvin S. Cobb

Irvin S. Cobb

Actor · Writer

Paducah, Kentucky, USA
June 23, 1876

Biography

Irvin Shrewsbury Cobb (June 23, 1876 – March 11, 1944) was an American author, humorist, editor and columnist from Paducah, Kentucky who relocated to New York in 1904, living there for the remainder of his life. He wrote for the New York World, Joseph Pulitzer's newspaper, as the highest paid staff reporter in the United States.

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Representative Works

The Lambs' All-Star Gambol
The Lambs' All-Star Gambol
No Rating Yet
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Turkish Delight
Turkish Delight
8.0
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The Sun Shines Bright
The Sun Shines Bright
6.6
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Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
6.3
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Judge Priest
Judge Priest
6.4
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La Fiesta de Santa Barbara
La Fiesta de Santa Barbara
6.1
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A Dream Comes True
A Dream Comes True
6.3
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Mississippi
Mississippi
6.8
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Pepper
Pepper
5.0
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Hawaii Calls
Hawaii Calls
6.0
/ English
The Woman Accused
The Woman Accused
5.9
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Pardon My French
Pardon My French
10.0
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

The Lambs' All-Star Gambol
1914Nominee

Best Performance

The Lambs' All-Star Gambol

Turkish Delight
1927Winner

Best Writing

Turkish Delight

The Sun Shines Bright
1953Nominee

Best Writing

The Sun Shines Bright

Career Highlights

Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
1940Highlight

Best Performance

Cavalcade of the Academy Awards

Judge Priest
1934Highlight

Best Writing

Judge Priest

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