Age (2022) Update Soon. Clift actually had a twin sister, also . This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Son of William Brooks Clift and wife Ethel Anderson Fogg. The song "The Right Profile" by the English punk rock band The Clash, from their album London Calling, is about the later life of Clift. [48] In nephew Robert Anderson Clift's 2018 documentary, superimposed pages of Clift's own heavily annotated original script show that the actor was actually deliberately and consciously performing with his own rewritten dialogue as opposed to confused improvisation. In Washington, D.C., she also met Robert C. (Bob) McGinnis, an Austin native, who had recently graduated from Yale Law School and was a Naval Intelligence Officer.In May of 1945, Ethel and Bob were married in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. [60] According to Clift's brother, Clift was either gay or bisexual. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. The condition (among other things) lowers blood pressure; it could have caused Clift to appear drunk or drugged when he was sober. Elizabeth Taylor, Roddy McDowell, Dean Martin, Kevin McCarthy, Marilyn Monroe, Jennifer . Amy Lawrence, The Passion of Montgomery Clift, p. 13, Dance with demons: the life of Jerome Robbins by Lawrence, Greg, pp. Still, the last half of his 20-year career has been referred to as the "longest suicide in Hollywood history" by acting teacher Robert Lewis because of Clift's subsequent abuse of painkillers and alcohol. He shifted his moods erratically, from a brooding pose to a bursting smile. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. His life was short and tortured but his influential legacy as one of the original brooding mumbling male superstars is long. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Being born with a twin sister was one of many ironies in the life of Montgomery Clift. Most Popular #39655. October 17 Actor #9. Edward Montgomery Clift (nicknamed 'Monty' his entire life) was born on October 17, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska, just after his twin sister Roberta (1920-2014) and eighteen months after his brother Brooks Clift. Look magazine gave him its Achievement Award and called him "the most promising star on the Hollywood horizon. He was linked to actresses Libby Holman[64][65] and Phyllis Thaxter. There is a problem with your email/password. She founded the International Hospitality Council of Austin, in 1960, to match host families in Austin with incoming foreign students. Clift's last 10 years prior to his death from his 1956 car accident were called the "longest suicide in history" by famed acting teacher Robert Lewis. Montgomery Clift was born in Omaha, Nebraska on October 17, 1920, hours after his twin sister Roberta (Ethel). [44] Marilyn Monroe (in what was to be her last filmed role) was also having emotional and substance abuse problems at the time; she described Clift in a 1961 interview as "the only person I know who is in even worse shape than I am". After a break, Clift committed himself to three more films, all of which premiered during 1953: I Confess to be directed by Alfred Hitchcock; Vittorio De Sica's Terminal Station; and Fred Zinnemann's From Here to Eternity which earned Clift his third Academy Award nomination (his second of two nominations for films directed by Zinnemann). The actor had stayed there while filming. Try again. Clift had a twin sister, Ethel and a brother, William Brooks Clift, Jr. They starred together as romantic leads in a total of three films throughout the 1950s: A Place in the Sun, where, in their romantic scenes, they received considerable acclaim for their naturalness and their appearance, Raintree County and Suddenly, Last Summer, and remained close until his death. Wow, he really WAS the first method mumbly actor then. He was the son of Ethel "Sunny" Anderson (Fogg; 1888-1988) and William Brooks Clift (1886-1964). After completing John Huston's Freud: The Secret Passion (1962), Universal Studios sued him for his frequent absences that caused the film to go over budget. Volunteer, organizer and social activist, Ethel Clift McGinnis, of Austin, died December 7, 2014, at her home. His twin sister, Roberta "Ethel" Clift, was born hours . A four-time Oscar nominee who died at 45, Montgomery Clift was a bright young talent, a tabloid fixture, and a posthumous gay icon. As an actor, whenever Clift was playing characters snapping as they went up against ignorance or brutality, Clift was said to have acted with his father in mind as an antagonist. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). The film received added media attention due to the rumors that Clift and co-star Elizabeth Taylor were dating in real life. He was involved with the Adventures of Superman actor Jack Larson and theater actor William LeMassena,[69][70] with whom he had a three-year relationship. This is where he began to work from a very young age, roughly 12 or . Resend Activation Email. Clift is said to have valued privacy and ambiguity in his personal life, though he was known to be friendly and affectionate, blurring the emotions of platonic love and sexual attraction, particularly with close friend Elizabeth Taylor, as soon as Paramount Pictures arranged her to attend the Los Angeles premiere of The Heiress as Clift's date to generate publicity.[58]. "[142] "Monty Got a Raw Deal" by rock band R.E.M. His first professional acting assignment was in the play Fly Away Home in 1934 a the Berkshire Playhouse in Stockbridge, Massachusetts where he co-starred with Mary Wickes. . Looking forward to still more interesting twin posts. When Ethel was growing. After a two-month recovery period, Clift returned to the set to finish the film. The Clifts, which included Monty's twin sister, Roberta, and a brother, Brooks, settled into a new, more modest life in Sarasota, Florida. Following his untimely death, he was interred at Friends Quaker Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York City. Had appeared in two movies that are set partly at Hickam Field in Honolulu: He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6104 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 8, 1960. for The Theatre Guild on the Air. Clashed with director Alfred Hitchcock during the only film they made together. "[17] Clift spent a short time at the Dalton School in Manhattan but struggled with traditional schooling. He is best remembered for his roles in Howard Hawks's Red River (1948), George Stevens's A Place in the Sun (1951), Fred Zinnemann's From Here to Eternity (1953), Stanley Kramer's Judgment at Nuremberg (1961), and John Huston's The Misfits (1961). According to what entertainment historian Ed Stephan has documented on IMDB.com, "Edward Montgomery Clift (nicknamed 'Monty' his entire life) was born on October 17, 1920, in Omaha, Nebraska, just after his twin sister Roberta (1920-2014 . (1950), (originally written specifically for him; the story perhaps hitting a little too close to home) and High Noon (1952).His long apprenticeship on stage made him a thoroughly accomplished actor, notable for the intensity with which he researched and approached his roles. At the scene of Clift's accident, Elizabeth Taylor and Rock Hudson were able to rescue the actor from the wreckage of his car. Clift received and declined offers for roles in the following films: In 1960, Clift was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6104 Hollywood Boulevard. There are parts of me all over the hospital. It's hard to find much info about Roberta/Ethel but she married in 1945 (Monty attended) at which point Monty was already a star on Broadway collecting fans also bound for immortal fame like Marlon Brando. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. [33], Clift's first film for Paramount was The Heiress (1949). Montgomery Clift's full name is Edward Montgomery Clift and his nickname is Montgomery Clift. There was an error deleting this problem. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. This account has been disabled. June 16th is mine, and I keep thinking about the good/bad twin performances by Sean Young in "A Kiss Before Dying.". Make sure that the file is a photo. This line-up leaves much to be desired. While director William Wyler notably had difficulty with his poor posture, co-star Olivia de Havilland expressed difficulty with his seriousness, saying that "Monty was painstaking and I liked that about him, but I had a sense that Monty was thinking almost entirely of himself and leaving me out of the scene."[34]. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Edward Montgomery Clift, 1920 1017 - 1966 723 Montgomerymntmri (Monty) [1] [2] [ ] 13 10 1948 Edward Montgomery "Monty" Clift was born on October 17, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. In a 1957 profile in McCall's a friend of Monty's is quoted as saying: He's almost in a state of amnesia about his childhood. In 1965, he gave voice to William Faulkner's writings in the television documentary William Faulkner's Mississippi, which aired in April 1965. [40][41] In a filmed interview years later in 1963, Clift described his injuries in detail, including how his broken nose could be snapped back into place. Failed to delete memorial. His mother wanted all of her children to be raised as distinguished aristocrats, and as such, little Clift and his siblings received an elite upbringing: private tutors, extensive travel, and language lessons. In this week's episode, we'll explore the life and times of one of Hollywood's earliest gay starsMontgomery Clift. a vice-president of Omaha National Bank - and his wife, the former Ethel Fogg. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. His father made a lot of money in banking . He never speaks of it, and if he's asked questions he side-steps.". How can you interest the audience if you're not interested yourself? Death: Immediate Family: Daughter of William Brooks Clift and Ethel Clift (Blair-Fogg) Sister of William Brooks Clift, Jr. and Montgomery Clift. He said that he was with Monty at a party on Fire Island [and Clift said] 'I've got an idea for a musical. From his birth on October 17, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska 'til his death in 1966, Clift's embodied qualities that were unique even by Hollywood's standards. Actor Montgomery Clift was born October 17, 1920, in Omaha, Nebraska. His parents were Quakers and met as students at Cornell University, marrying in 1914. Answer (1 of 4): No, quite the contrary, in fact. Both of his siblings were college educated while Monty never went to high school, beginning his professional acting career at 14 on stage. She was born first making Monty the youngest of the Clift's three children. Born in Omaha, NE #43. I don't care. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Edward Montgomery "Monty" Clift (October 17, 1920 - July 23, 1966) was an American actor on Broadway and in Hollywood. The New York World-Telegram noticed Clifts "amazing poise and dexterity" while producer Theo Bamberger commended him for what he called a "natural histrionic instinct. Montgomery Clift Highlights Montgomery Clift Highlights Montgomery Clift Popularity . Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#29) (1995). Although the results of Clift's plastic surgeries were remarkable for the time, there were noticeable differences in his facial appearance, particularly the left side of his face, which was nearly immobile. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Try again later. A four-time Academy Award nominee, he was known for his portrayal of "moody, sensitive young men", according to The New York Times.[1][2]. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. He was the son of Ethel "Sunny" Anderson (Fogg; 1888-1988) and William Brooks Clift (1886-1964). [66][67][68] Clift's longest relationships were with men. Official Sites, Known for playing brooding sensitive characters, Pioneered roles as dark brooding young outcasts later popularized by the likes of. And Jerry said that he just couldn't get it out of his head. In the end, Dean was bothering Clift so much that he was forc. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Barred from feature films, Clift turned to voice work. Nationality. The autopsy report cited the cause of death as a heart attack brought on by "occlusive coronary artery disease". Inside, he found Clift dead: he was undressed, lying in his bed still wearing his eyeglasses and with both fists clenched by his side. Monty and the family called her "Ethel" which was their mother's name though there mother went by "Sunny". In the mid 1920's his family moved to Chicago and later, in the early 1930's the family settled in New York City. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Look, I'm not odd. This was described as "a power differential that would go on to structure the starstudio relationship for the next 40 years". [3] He also executed a rare move by not signing a contract after arriving in Hollywood, only doing so after his first two films were a success. Ethel is believed by some biographers to have been an illegitimate daughter of Woodbury Blair by Maria Latham Anderson. Born Edward Montgomery CLIFT American film and stage actor Born on October 17, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska, USA , United States Died on July 23, 1966 in New York City, New York, USA Born on October 17 47 Deceased on July 23 51 Family tree Report an error Blair Montgomery 1813 - 1883 Woodbury Mary Elizabeth 1821 - 1875 Anderson Robert 1805 - 1871 Clinch This made him an A-list actor and a multi-award-winning star. He lived with his father William Brooks Clift, his mother Ethel "Sunny" Fogg Clift, and his older brother William Brooks, Jr. The program began with 10 host families, including the McGinnis family, who hosted a student from Pakistan. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. | There was never a dull moment.But family was not enough for Ethel. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Learn more about managing a memorial . . All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. He looks like Tom Cruise to me except authentic and not crazy. During the interview, Gardner jokingly mentioned that it is "the first and last appearance on a television interview program for Montgomery Clift". Is the subject of the song "The Right Profile" by the punk rock band, Is the subject of the song "Monty Got a Raw Deal" by the rock band, He had so many health problems on the set of, Always in high demand as an actor, he turned down the role played by. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. His . Birthplace: Omaha, NE, United States. Montgomery Clift died in 1966 of a heart attack brought on by severe drug and alcohol abuse. He was set to play in Taylor's Reflections in a Golden Eye (1967), when he died in the early morning hours of July 23, 1966, at his home at age 45. He had a twin sister, Ethel and an older brother, Brooks, and his family were comfortably off. "[79] Robbins called Clift a "theatrical genius" early on in their affair.[80]. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, just after his twin sister Roberta, to a banking family, his mother, Ethel, had been born out of wedlock, and she determined that the children would grow up knowing their true southern aristocratic heritage. Ethel Clift McGinnis, volunteer, organizer and social activist, of Austin, died December 7, 2014, at her home. Concerned and unable to break the door down, James ran down to the back garden and climbed up a ladder to enter through the second-floor bedroom window. Edward Montgomery Clift (nicknamed 'Monty' his entire life) was born on October 17, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska, just after his twin sister Roberta (1920-2014) and eighteen months after his brother Brooks Clift. Clift countersued with the assertion that he struggled to keep up with an overwhelming volume of last-minute script revisions and that an accidental blow to both eyes on set gave him cataracts. He was the son of Ethel "Sunny" Anderson (Fogg; 1888-1988) and William Brooks Clift (1886-1964). A los ocho aos tuvo que superar una operacin que le dej una cicatriz en el cuello. [61] Montgomery Clift informed his psychiatrist that he was homosexual and struggling to cope with it. I love the stage, but after a few months you can get tired. They were thirteen years old. Ethel was born October 16, 1920, in Omaha, Nebraska to William B. and Sunny Clift. The 2018 documentary Making Montgomery Clift, directed by Robert Clift (his nephew) and Hillary Demmon, offers a nuanced portrait of an actor at ease with his sexuality. Try again later. his twin sister Ethel and their older brother Brooks like young aristocrats, taking them abroad on . Clift (portrayed by Gavin Adams) was a major supporting character in the 2020 feature film As Long As Im Famous, which explored his intimate relationship with a young Sidney Lumet during the summer of 1948. [12] At age 7, aboard a European ship, a boy forced Clifts head underwater in the swimming pool for so long that a gland in his neck burst from his struggle to breathe; he had a long scar from the resulting infection and operation. His mother was born out of wedlock and spent much of her life and the family fortune finding her illustrious southern lineage and raising her children as aristocrats.At age 13, Monty appeared on Broadway ("Fly Away Home"), and chose to remain in the New York theater for over ten years before finally succumbing to Hollywood. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Please try again later. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. As a consequence, he was unable to find film work for four years. But what is rarely known is that the four-time Academy Award nominee had a twin sister, Roberta. Additional comments may not be added to this entry at this time. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, just after his twin sister Roberta, to a banking family, his mother, Ethel, had been born out of wedlock, and she determined that the children would grow up knowing their true southern aristocratic heritage. [16] Close to a year later, around the time the family moved again, settling in New York City, Clift debuted on Broadway at 14 years old as Harmer Masters in the comedy Fly Away Home which ran from January to July 1935 at the 48th Street Theatre. The Life and Sad Ending of Montgomery Clift The Life and Sad Ending 182K subscribers Subscribe 2.2K Share 106K views 2 years ago Mini bio of the life of actor Montgomery Clift who is. On July 22, 1966, Clift was in his New York City townhouse, located at 217 East 61st Street. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. 12023, Dance with demons: the life of Jerome Robbins by Lawrence, Greg, p. 127, Jerome Robbins: his life, his theater, his dance by Jowitt, Deborah, pp. What's my mother going to tell strangers anyway? His New York Times obituary noted his portrayal of "moody, sensitive young men". If I'm not interested in the movie, the audience is not going to be. It is commonly believed that drug addiction was responsible for Clift's many health problems and his death. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. [72] Clift and Robbins camouflaged their relationship by dating women. Handsome American actor Montgomery Clift (1920-1966) was one of Hollywood's first Method actors. The next year he filmed his first movie role Red River(released later in 1948). By Zoe Papadakis | Tuesday, 25 August 2020 11:49 AM EDT. Austin became their lifelong home, and Ethel gave birth to three more children, John, Robert and Mike, before 1954. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 1467, Montgomery Clift: Beautiful Loser, Hoskyns, Barney, p. 96, Dropped Names: Famous Men and Women As I Knew Them, by Langella, Frank, p. 336, Capote: A Biography, Clarke Gerald, p. 235, Montgomery Clift: Beautiful Loser, Hoskyns, Barney, p. 34, Lost Friendships: A Memoir of Truman Capote,Tennessee Williams, and Others, Windham, Donald, p. 64, Original Story By: A Memoir of Broadway and Hollywood, Laurents, Arthur, pp. Ed Stephan , Other Works Weve updated the security on the site. Edward Montgomery Clift (nicknamed 'Monty' his entire life) was born on October 17, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska, just after his twin sister Roberta (1920-2014) and eighteen months after his brother Brooks Clift. NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images To hell with it. Marlon Brando was cast as his replacement. Ethel was born October 16, 1920, in Omaha, Nebraska to William B. and Sunny Clift. [20] Clift proved to be a successful young stage actor working with, among others, Dame May Whitty, Alla Nazimova, Mary Boland, Cornelia Otis Skinner, Fredric March, Tallulah Bankhead, Alfred Lunt, and Lynn Fontanne. At the age of 13, Clift started acting with a local theater company. His father, William Brooks Clift was the vice president of Omaha National Trust Company. Montgomery Clift was born in Omaha, Nebraska on October 17, 1920, hours after his twin sister Roberta (Ethel). . While Gemini is ruling, we're celebrating twins: real, fictional, and other. [on being born the younger twin] I was always the gentleman. For he was truly one of a kind. As a result, Clift's health and physical appearance deteriorated. His smashed face was rebuilt, he reconciled with his estranged father, but he continued bedeviled by dependency on drugs and his unrelenting guilt over his homosexuality.With his Hollywood career in an irreversible slide despite giving an occasional riveting performance, such as in Stanley Kramer's Judgment at Nuremberg (1961), Monty returned to New York and tried to slowly develop a somewhat more sensible lifestyle in his brownstone row house on East 61st Street in Manhattan. Friend. Family members linked to this person will appear here. [62] In a taped telephone conversation with his brother, Clift's mother stated she had known Clift was homosexual early on. The love story of Montgomery Clift and a girl whom we will call Mary could have walked right out of the pages of some of the world's most romantic fiction. Ethel became a Red Cross case worker, and volunteered at the Cerebral Palsy Center as well as at Child and Family Services. Did you know that legendary actor Montgomery Clift had a twin sister? While Bob was still in the Navy, they lived in Stockton, California, and Boulder, Colorado, where Ethel helped Bob through illness and Russian language school. I would rather do three movies than play in one stage hit. GREAT NEWS! "I was warned not to trust all the stories," Robert told . The violet-eyed movie star and her leading man first starred together in the 1951 drama "A Place in the Sun," resulting. PART ONE . Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? [30] The film was awarded a screenwriting Academy Award for the credited writers. He died July . We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. By November 1959, when the shooting of Wild River began, Clift was carrying a large baggage of cultural significations with him: he had been a star since 1948, and he was inevitably caught in what Dyer has called "the powerfully, inescapably present, always-already-signifying nature of star images" (Dyer, Stars 129). One of Hollywood's first Method actors, he made his film debut in Howard Hawks' 1948 western, Red River. Failed to report flower. Ethel gave birth to two children in Dallas, Mary and Campbell. Nevertheless, he showed no bitterness and remained one of Clift's loyal friends. I do so too! Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Clift also had a twin sister Ethel and a brother William Brooks Jr. His mother Sunny was an adopted child, but at 18 was told that her real parents were of prominent Yankee families. With his next two films, The Misfits (1961) and Judgment at Nuremberg (1961), Clift pivoted to somewhat smaller supporting or cameo roles that required less overall screen time while still delivering demanding performances. Starred in four Oscar Best Picture nominees: Was the only actor in America that interested, Instantly threw up when he heard about the death of. Following his near fatal car accident, the physical changes to Montgomery Clift quickly developed. EDWARD MONTGOMERY CLIFT WAS born October 17, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska, several hours after his twin sister Roberta. [81] She attended the New York premiere of A Place in the Sun in August 1951 as his date. [43] He began to behave erratically in public, which embarrassed his friends. Add to your scrapbook. Ethel was devoted to Bob and to raising her five children. He described their relationship with fondness and kept taped film reels of Clift and the company of There Shall Be No Night enjoying leisure time together. Clift's body was taken to the city morgue about 2 miles (3.2km) away at 520 First Avenue, and autopsied. [82][83], McDowall was introduced to Clift by his Lassie Come Home co-star Elizabeth Taylor, who was a lifelong friend of both actors. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. In general, the word of choice to describe him seems to be 'tortured'. This is a carousel with slides. Please reset your password. Judy Balaban, his daughter, has stated that she had an immediate connection with Clift and the two were "joined at the hip," dating for many months following. - andrew f, "Its an interesting lineup in how bad it is, and yet Im mostly on an island by myself for my love of Bardos cinematography, the only thing I loved about it." However, this changed after Clift's car accident that left his face in a terrible condition. Roberta Clift. 10-ago-2021 - "Montgomery Clift pas parte de su infancia viajando junto a su familia por Europa, residiendo en Francia y Alemania. Al Pacino's Twin Daughter Is a 'Doll' at 22: He Fought for Her with Ex after Becoming Dad Again at 60 . I agree with forever1267 - he is so beautiful. During the depression of the 1930s, the Clifts settled into a small apartment in New York City. At the age of 13, Clift started acting with a local theatre company. Clift looked down on Dean because the boy was his obsessed stalker, just like Brandos. He had a twin sister named Roberta and a younger brother named William who was involved with actress Kim Stanley. A near-fatal auto accident in 1957 changed his looks and sent him . This browser does not support getting your location. He has appeared in six films that have been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: According to writer Michael Munn, Montgomery Clift was picked up by police whilst walking around Hollywood in a stupor. While the press assumed that Balaban and Clift were an item, Clift secretly dated British actor Roddy McDowall. The character has a tattoo of Mr. Clift and Elizabeth Taylor on his shaved head. He was the son of Ethel "Sunny" Anderson (Fogg; 1888-1988) and William Brooks Clift (1886-1964). A system error has occurred. She would wield considerable influence over the early part of his film career, advising him in decisions to decline lead roles in Sunset Blvd. During her lifetime, she gave her time and organizational talents generously for the benefit of many persons.Ethel is survived by 4 of her 5 children (their spouses) and 11 grandchildren: Mary Blair Moredock, deceased 2011, (Steve) and Christopher; Campbell McGinnis (Jayne), Bill, Devon and Paul; John Montgomery McGinnis (Brandee), Heather, Kim, Skye, Travis, and Kendall; Robert Clift McGinnis; Michael James McGinnis (Cate), Elizabeth and Hanna.Burial was at a private family service at Austin Memorial Park. Edward Montgomery Clift was born on October 17, 1920, in Omaha, Nebraska.His father, William Brooks "Bill" Clift (1886-1964), was the vice-president of Omaha National Trust Company. 108, 135, Jerome Robbins: Something to Dance About American Masters, Season 23, Episode 1, Somewhere the life of Jerome Robbins by Vaill, Amanda, p. 240, Jerome Robbins: his life, his theater, his dance by Jowitt, Deborah, pp. He also talked publicly for the first time about his 1956 car accident, the injuries he received, and its aftereffects on his appearance. Edward Montgomery Clift (nicknamed 'Monty' his entire life) was born on October 17, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska, just after his twin sister Roberta (1920-2014) and eighteen months after his brother Brooks Clift. is also about him. Verify and try again. In a 1957 issue of McCalls magazine, Clift quipped, "My childhood was hobgoblin, my parents traveled a lotThats all I can remember."[15].