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Lee Marvin (February 19, 1924 – August 29, 1987) was an American actor. Known for his distinctive voice and premature white hair, Marvin initially appeared in supporting roles, mostly villains, soldiers, and other hardboiled characters. A prominent television role was that of Detective Lieutenant Frank Ballinger in the crime series M Squad (1957–1960). Marvin is best remembered for his lead roles as "tough guy" characters such as Charlie Strom in The Killers (1964), Rico Fardan in The Professionals (1966), Major John Reisman in The Dirty Dozen, Walker in Point Blank (both 1967), and the Sergeant in The Big Red One (1980).
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Lee Marvin (February 19, 1924 – August 29, 1987) was an American actor. Known for his distinctive voice and premature white hair, Marvin initially appeared in supporting roles, mostly villains, soldiers, and other hardboiled characters. A prominent television role was that of Detective Lieutenant Frank Ballinger in the crime series M Squad (1957–1960). Marvin is best remembered for his lead roles as "tough guy" characters such as Charlie Strom in The Killers (1964), Rico Fardan in The Professionals (1966), Major John Reisman in The Dirty Dozen, Walker in Point Blank (both 1967), and the Sergeant in The Big Red One (1980).
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
Lee Marvin (February 19, 1924 – August 29, 1987) was an American actor. Known for his distinctive voice and premature white hair, Marvin initially appeared in supporting roles, mostly villains, soldiers, and other hardboiled characters. A prominent television role was that of Detective Lieutenant Frank Ballinger in the crime series M Squad (1957–1960). Marvin is best remembered for his lead roles as "tough guy" characters such as Charlie Strom in The Killers (1964), Rico Fardan in The Professionals (1966), Major John Reisman in The Dirty Dozen, Walker in Point Blank (both 1967), and the Sergeant in The Big Red One (1980).
One of Marvin's more notable movie projects was Cat Ballou (1965), a comedy Western in which he played dual roles. For portraying both gunfighter Kid Shelleen and criminal Tim Strawn, he won the Academy Award for Best Actor, along with a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, an NBR Award, and the Silver Bear for Best Actor.
Gender
Male
Birthday
February 19, 1924
Died
August 29, 1987
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
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Donovan's Reef
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Avalanche Express
1979
Teresa
1951
The Meanest Men in the West
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Diplomatic Courier
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Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
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Monte Walsh
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Gun Fury
1953
We're Not Married!
1952
The Dirty Dozen
1967
The Losers
1963
The Glory Brigade
1953
Cat Ballou
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Violent Saturday
1955
Death Hunt
1981
Sergeant Ryker
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Shout at the Devil
1976
Eight Iron Men
1952
+ 56 more movies
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The Mike Douglas Show
1961
The Mike Douglas Show
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Bonanza
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Top of the Pops
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Golden Globe Awards
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The Twilight Zone
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The Twilight Zone
1959
Wagon Train
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Wagon Train
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The Virginian
1962
Combat!
1962
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
Champs-Elysées
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Dr. Kildare
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Dr. Kildare
1961
Wogan
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Studio One
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Dragnet
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