Donald Wills Douglas Sr.
Known For
Acting
Born
April 6, 1892
Died
February 1, 1981 (aged 88)
Birthplace
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Biography
An aviation pioneer, he designed and built the Douglas Cloudster. Though it failed in its intended purpose—being the first to fly non-stop across the United States—it became the first airplane with a payload greater than its own weight