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Fairbanks2

Pronunciation: /ˈfɛːbaŋks/
Definition of Fairbanks
  • the name of two American actors. Douglas (Elton) (1883–1939, born Julius Ullman) co-founded United Artists in 1919 and became famous for his swashbuckling film roles. His son Douglas (1909–2000, known as Douglas Fairbanks Jr) played similar roles.

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