Early Life and Birthplace in Ohio
Clark Gable was born on February 1, 1901, in Cadiz, Ohio, a small town in Harrison County. He spent his early childhood in the region before moving around the Midwest with his family. His father worked as an oil-well driller, and the family lived in several nearby towns during Gable's youth. He later attended schools in Ohio and briefly lived with relatives while working odd jobs before pursuing acting. The Cadiz area remained a reference point for his roots throughout his career.
Gable's family moved to Akron, Ohio, where he spent part of his teenage years. He worked in tire factories and other industrial jobs in the Akron area before leaving home. These early Midwestern residences shaped his working-class background before he entered theater and film. The Ohio period is well documented in biographies and public records of his early employment and family addresses.
Primary Residences in Los Angeles and Hollywood Hills
Clark Gable lived for decades in Los Angeles, California, the center of his film career. He owned multiple properties in the Hollywood Hills and Beverly Crest areas. One of his most notable homes was a Spanish-style mansion on Lexington Road in Beverly Hills, which he purchased with his wife Carole Lombard. The property served as a primary residence during the height of his fame at MGM and Warner Bros. Studios. Gable also maintained a ranch-style home in the Ventura County area later in life.
The Beverly Hills property on Lexington Road was sold after his death and has changed ownership several times since. Current real estate records and historical property databases list the address as a landmark associated with Gable. The home's architectural details and lot size are documented in public county records and entertainment history sources. The property's value and status reflect the premium real estate market in that area of Los Angeles.
Properties in Other States and Final Residence
Gable also owned property in New York, including a residence in the Manhattan area during his Broadway and early film work. He maintained connections to the New York entertainment scene through these addresses. In addition, he had ties to properties in other parts of California, including locations used for filming and personal retreats. His final years were spent primarily at his ranch in Ventura County, where he lived until his death in 1960. Public records and biographical accounts confirm these locations as part of his personal estate portfolio.
The Ventura County ranch became closely associated with Gable's later life and was a private retreat away from the Hollywood studio system. The property is listed in historical archives and real estate databases as a significant residence tied to his legacy. Information about the ranch and its current status can be found through public land records and entertainment history references. The estate reflects Gable's transition from studio contract player to independent film star and rancher.