Moore, Dick, 1925-

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Birth 1925-09-12
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Americans,

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Dick Moore was born John Richard Moore Jr., September 12, 1925, in Los Angeles. He was a child actor onscreen from 1926, known for his roles in the "Little Rascals". He used the name of Dickie Moore. He acted in many films including: "Oliver Twist", "The Cradle Song", "This Side of Heaven", "Sergeant York", and "Eight Iron Men". During World War II he was a correspondent for "Stars and Stripes". His last movie was "Member of the Wedding" in 1952 and last stage appearance was in 1956. He was famous for having given Shirley Temple her first screen kiss in "Miss Annie Rooney". As an adult, he turned to other pursuits: journalism, teaching, writing, and the development of a public relations business, Dick Moore and Associates in New York City. Moore was a successful author, publishing a non-fiction account,"Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star: But Don't Have Sex or Take the Car" (1984), which drew from a series of interviews with other child actors about their childhood impressions, and "Opportunities in Acting Careers" which went into three editions, most recently 1999 and available electronically.

From the description of Dick Moore papers, 1926-1985. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 64445366

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  • Acting
  • Child actors
  • Children in motion pictures
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