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Aldo Ray

Aldo Ray - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornSeptember 25, 1926
DiedMarch 27, 1991 (age 64)
BirthplacePen Argyl, Pennsylvania, USA
Zodiac SignLibra - (see also Aldo Ray's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacTiger
GenerationGreatest Generation
Known ForTough-guy roles in 1950s and 1960s Hollywood films such as 'From Here to Eternity', 'Pat and Mike', and 'The Naked and the Dead'.

Intro

Aldo Ray was an American actor known for his distinctive gravelly voice and tough-guy persona, popular predominantly in the 1950s and 1960s. He appeared in a number of notable films and was recognized for roles in both drama and comedy.

Early Life & Background

Aldo Ray was born Aldo DaRe to Italian immigrant parents and moved with his family to Crockett, California, at a young age. After high school, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II before attending college and working as a police officer. His film career began when he reluctantly accompanied his brother to a screen test and was noticed by Columbia Pictures.

Career Highlights

  • 'From Here to Eternity' (1953)
  • 'Pat and Mike' (1952)
  • 'Battle Cry' (1955)
  • 'The Naked and the Dead' (1958)
  • 'The Marrying Kind' (1952)

Trivia

  • He was born Aldo DaRe but was professionally known as Aldo Ray.
  • His gravelly voice became his trademark.
  • He served as a frogman in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

FAQs

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When was Aldo Ray born?

Aldo Ray was born the 25 September 1926.

Where is Aldo Ray from?

Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About September 25th, 1926, in brief:

  • Historical events: The International Slavery Convention, also known as the League of Nations Slavery Convention, was signed on September 25, 1926, in Geneva. It aimed to prevent and suppress the slave trade and slavery in all its forms.
  • Day of the week: September 25th, 1926 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Lost Your Head Blues by Bessie Smith
  • Popular movie: The Son of the Sheik directed by George Fitzmaurice

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aldo_Ray
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Aldo-Ray
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001645/