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Lee Marvin
Lee Marvin (born Lamont Waltman Marvin Jr. on February 19, 1924 – August 29, 1987) was an iconic American film and television actor. Known for his distinctive bass voice and prematurely white hair, Marvin made a deep impression in the art of portraying hardboiled "tough guy" characters. Although initially typecast as the villain, Marvin later gained prominence for embodying anti-heroes, most noteworthy in the television series M Squad (1957–1960). His cinematic legacy includes significant roles in a plethora of films like Charlie Strom in The Killers (1964), Rico Fardan in The Professionals (1966), Major John Reisman in The Dirty Dozen (1967), Ben Rumson in Paint Your Wagon (1969), Walker in Point Blank (1967), and the Sergeant in The Big Red One (1980). His dual role in the Western film Cat Ballou (1965) won him several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Actor. By embracing influential anti-hero roles, Marvin challenged Hollywood stereotypes and left an enduring mark on the film industry.
During World War II, Marvin served in the United States Marine Corps and took part in 21 amphibious assaults on Japanese-held islands. His military service significantly influenced his acting career, often assisting in realistically portraying infantry movement, arranging costumes and the use of firearms. His personal life was filled with remarkable instances, like changing the legal face of alimony in California and getting involved in a controversial community property case. Despite his heavy smoking and drinking habits, Marvin's vibrant screen presence and indelible performances garnered him extensive popularity worldwide, marking him as one of the most memorable figures of Hollywood.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Lamont Waltman Marvin Jr.
Born: New York City, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: February 19, 1924
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1950-1986
Children: 4
Spouses: Betty Ebeling, Pamela Feeley
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Awards and Nominations Received by Lee Marvin
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Movies Featuring Lee Marvin
The Big Red One
The Professionals
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Donovan's Reef
The Killers
Point Blank
Cat Ballou
The Caine Mutiny
The Delta Force
The Wild One
Gorky Park
Paint Your Wagon
The Comancheros
Death Hunt
Pocket Money
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You Are Mine
Armed and Deadly: The Making of ‘The Dirty Dozen’
The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission
Charles Bronson: The Spirit of Masculinity
The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn
Dog Day
Attack
Gun Fury
Bad Day at Black Rock
Hangman’s Knot
The Great Scout & Cathouse Thursday
The Iceman Cometh
The Losers
The Stranger Wore a Gun
You’re in the Navy Now
The Big Heat
The Rack
Monte Walsh
Shack Out on 101
The Glory Brigade
The Meanest Men in the West
Dog Day
Teresa
The Spikes Gang
The Klansman
Down Among the Sheltering Palms
The Rock
The Raid
Lee Marvin: A Personal Portrait by John Boorman
A Life in the Balance
The Duel at Silver Creek
Shout at the Devil
Seminole
Avalanche Express
Gorilla at Large
Prime Cut
Ship of Fools
Raintree County
The Missouri Traveler
Violent Saturday
We’re Not Married!
Pete Kelly’s Blues
Sergeant Ryker
Hell in the Pacific
Eight Iron Men
I Died a Thousand Times
Tonite Let’s All Make Love in London
Diplomatic Courier
Pillars of the Sky
Career Timeline
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1974
The Meanest Men in the West
Kalig Talbot
The Spikes Gang
Harry Spikes
The Klansman
Sheriff Track Bascomb
1955
Bad Day at Black Rock
Hector David
Shack Out on 101
Slob / Mr. Gregory
A Life in the Balance
The Killer
Violent Saturday
Dill, Bank Robber
Pete Kelly’s Blues
Al Gannaway
I Died a Thousand Times
Babe Kossuck
1953
Gun Fury
Blinky
The Stranger Wore a Gun
Dan Kurth
The Big Heat
Vince Stone
The Glory Brigade
Cpl. Bowman
Down Among the Sheltering Palms
Pvt. Snively (uncredited)
Seminole
Sgt. Magruder
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