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Also Known As	Douglas Elton Ulman
Born	May 23, 1883 • Denver • Colorado
Died	December 12, 1939 (aged 56) • Santa Monica • California
Founder	United Artists Corporation
Notable Works	“Little Caesar”
Notable Family Members	spouse Mary Pickford

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