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
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Turkish Delight
Turkish Delight
8.0
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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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The Sun Shines Bright
The Sun Shines Bright
6.6
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Steamboat Round the Bend
Steamboat Round the Bend
7.5
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Mississippi
Mississippi
6.8
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The Woman Accused
The Woman Accused
5.9
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A Dream Comes True
A Dream Comes True
6.3
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Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
6.3
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The Young in Heart
The Young in Heart
6.6
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Everybody's Old Man
Everybody's Old Man
8.0
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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

Judge Priest
1934Nominee

Best Writing

Judge Priest

Career Highlights

La Fiesta de Santa Barbara
1935Highlight

Best Performance

La Fiesta de Santa Barbara

The Sun Shines Bright
1953Highlight

Best Writing

The Sun Shines Bright

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