Marvin, Lee, 1924-1987
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Lee Marvin (February 19, 1924 – August 29, 1987) was an American film and television 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.
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Subjects:
- Film actors and actresses
- Purple Heart
- Television actors and actresses
- Television actors and actresses
- World War II, 1939-1945
- Television actors and actresses
Occupations:
- Actors
- Actors, American
- Film Actor
- Film actors and actresses
- Television Actor
- Television actors and actresses
- Television actors and actresses
- Television actors and actresses
Places:
- Tucson, AZ, US
- New York City, NY, US
