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Burl Ives

Burl Ives's biography

Burl Ives is 86 years old street artist born at Hunt City. He was born on Monday 14th of June 1909. According to year of birth 1909 he belongs to Greatest Generation. Birthday on 14th of June means he is Gemini. Gemini is a dual sign of Zodiac Belt. One born with this rising sign is very dual and creative in nature with lots of verbosity. They are the most expressive people as they love talking.

He is citizen of United States of America. His primary profession is to be street artist. You can know him also as banjoist, singer, autobiographer, writer, stage actor, film actor, songwriter, voice actor, television actor. He is recently known as amateur radio operator. He received Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor The Big Country in 1958

Burl Ives's dad

Burl Ives's father's name is Frank Ives.

Burl Ives's mom

Burl Ives's mother's name is Dellie White.

Burl Ives's family

He has 1 son.

Burl Ives's son: Steven Paul

Burl Ives's son's name is Steven Paul. He is known as actor. His son was born on Saturday 16th of May 1959 in New York City.

Burl Ives's schools

We found 2 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: Eastern Illinois University, Indiana State University.

Burl Ives's career

His main focus is to be street artist. Maybe you are curious what instrument does he play ? He plays banjo.

How did Burl Ives die

He died on on Friday 14th of April 1995 when he was 86 years old at Anacortes. Burl Ivess death was caused by complications from mouth cancer. It happend like natural causes.

Awards and competitions

Burl Ives's Awards

  • He received award for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for work The Big Country in 1958
  • He received award for Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture for work The Big Country in 1958

Burl Ives's Nominations

  • He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for work The Big Country in 1958
  • He was nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture for work The Big Country in 1958

What Burl Ives has done for a first time

  • He adopted a son, Alexander, with his first wife, Helen. When they separated in 1960, she got the custody. He also had three stepchildren with his second wife, Dorothy Koster: Kevin Murphy, Rob Grossman, and Barbara Vaughn; and five grandchildren.

Burl Ives's quotes

  • I was fortunate to be born into a family of Masons. Indeed, my older sister Audrey was Grand Matron of the Order of Eastern Star in Illinois. My DeMolay experience came very naturally because of my father and brothers. Thus was my youth enhanced.
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Burl Ives's body shape

Lets describe how Burl Ives looks. We will focus on his body shape. Body build is average.