1912 - 2000
Durward Kirby American Actor
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Durward Kirby was previously married to Mary Paxton Young (1941 - 1994).
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American Actor Durward Kirby was born Homer Durward Kirby on 24th August, 1912 in Covington, Kentucky, USA and passed away on 15th Mar 2000 Fort Myers, Florida, USA aged 87. He is most remembered for The Garry Moore Show. His zodiac sign is Virgo.
Durward Kirby is a member of the following lists: American television personalities, 1912 births and 2000 deaths.
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Relationship Statistics
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| Married | 1 |
54 years
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| Total | 1 |
54 years
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Details
| First Name |
Durward
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| Last Name |
Kirby
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| Full Name at Birth |
Homer Durward Kirby
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| Alternative Name |
Durwood Kirby
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| Birthday |
24th August, 1912
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| Birthplace |
Covington, Kentucky, USA
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| Died |
15th March, 2000
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| Place of Death |
Fort Myers, Florida, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Congestive Heart Failure
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| Buried |
Coburn Cemetery, Sherman, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
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| Height |
6' 4" (193 cm)
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| Build |
Average
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| Distinctive Feature |
Tall stature
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| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
Arsenal Technical High School
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| University |
Purdue University
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| Occupation Text |
Television host/Announcer
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| Occupation |
Actor
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| Claim to Fame |
The Garry Moore Show
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| Year(s) Active |
1946–1974
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| Official Websites |
www.britannica.com/biography/Durward-Kirby, www.findagrave.com/memorial/11360807
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Homer Durward Kirby (August 24, 1911 – March 15, 2000; sometimes misspelled Dirwood Kirby or Durwood Kirby), was an American television host and announcer. He is best remembered for The Garry Moore Show in the 1950s and Candid Camera, which he co-hosted with Allen Funt from 1961 through 1966.
