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Bobby Driscoll - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 03, 1937 |
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| Died | March 30, 1968 (age 31) |
| Birthplace | Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Bobby Driscoll's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Child star of Disney films, original voice and animation model for 'Peter Pan', and Academy Juvenile Award winner. |
Intro
Bobby Driscoll was an American child actor, best known for his work with Walt Disney Studios and for being the original voice and animation reference model for Disney's 'Peter Pan.'
Early Life & Background
Bobby Driscoll was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. His family moved to Los Angeles when he was young, and he was discovered by a talent agent while getting a haircut. He soon began appearing in films, quickly rising to fame as a child actor in Hollywood.
Career Highlights
- Starred in Disney's 'Song of the South' (1946)
- Played the lead in 'Treasure Island' (1950)
- Voiced and served as animation model for 'Peter Pan' (1953)
- Became the first actor signed by Walt Disney Studios for long-term contract
- Won an Academy Juvenile Award in 1949 for outstanding juvenile actor
- Appeared in live-action and animation projects for Disney and other studios
Trivia
- Bobby Driscoll was the first Disney child actor to win an Oscar-equivalent (Academy Juvenile Award).
- His career rapidly declined after puberty, leading to struggles with substance abuse in later years.
- He was buried in an unmarked grave in New York after dying destitute in 1968.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Bobby Driscoll born?
Bobby Driscoll was born the 3 March 1937.
Where is Bobby Driscoll from?
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About March 3rd, 1937, in brief:
- Historical events: The Holmes Foundry labor conflict erupted on March 3, 1937, highlighting tensions between workers and management over wages and working conditions. This conflict was part of a larger wave of labor unrest during the period.
- Day of the week: March 3rd, 1937 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Lost Horizon directed by Frank Capra
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