Edward Montgomery Clift

(1920-1966) born in Omaha. Actor, appeared in 13 Broadway plays and in 17 films, established a screen identity that challenged stereotypes of masculinity, which influenced several actors to follow; received four nominations for Academy Award as best and supporting actor, including his roles in The Search (1948), A Place in the Sun (1951) and From Here to Eternity (1953). Consult Current Biography (1954) 183-184 and Omaha World Herald Magazine, February 24, 1957, p. G-16 and New York Times obituary, July 24, 1966, p. 61 and International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers: Actors and Actresses, 2nd ed ,Vol 3 (1992) 200-202 and American National Biography, Vol 5 (1999) 70-71.

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