Clark Gable ( born William Clark Gable in Cadiz, Ohio, on February 1, 1901 – November 16, 1960) When you think about Gable...which is the first film that comes to your mind besides Gone with the Wind, of course ? Clark Gable appeared as an extra in 13 films between 1924 and 1930. He then appeared in a total of 67 theatrically released motion pictures, as himself in 17 "short subject" films, and he narrated and appeared in a World War II propaganda film entitled Combat America, produced by the Un