- Born
- Died
- Birth nameCornelius Vanderbilt Whitney
- Nickname
- Sonny
- C.V. Whitney was born on February 20, 1899 in Roslyn, New York, USA. He is known for The Young Land (1959) and Blue Grass Kings (1931). He was married to Mary Hosford, Eleanor Searle, Gwladys Crosby Hopkins and Marie Norton. He died on December 13, 1992 in Saratoga Springs, New York, USA(natural causes).
- SpousesMary Hosford(1958 - December 13, 1992) (his death, 1 child)Eleanor Searle(1941 - 1957) (divorced, 1 child)Gwladys Crosby Hopkins(1931 - 1940) (divorced, 1 child)Marie Norton(March 5, 1923 - 1929) (divorced, 2 children)
- His first wife left him for Averell Harriman.
- Shared his birthday with his cousin, Gloria Vanderbilt. Cousin and business partner of John Hay Whitney. Great-great-grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt.
- Son of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney 1875-1942, sculptor and art patron, founder of the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City.
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