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Buster Crabbe - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 07, 1908 |
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| Died | April 23, 1983 (age 75) |
| Birthplace | Oakland, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Buster Crabbe's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers, and Tarzan in 1930s and 1940s film serials; Olympic gold medalist swimmer. |
Intro
Buster Crabbe was an American Olympic swimmer and actor best known for portraying the iconic pulp heroes Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers, and Tarzan in a series of films and serials during the 1930s and 1940s.
Early Life & Background
Born Clarence Linden "Buster" Crabbe II on February 7, 1908, in Oakland, California, Crabbe was raised in Hawaii where he started swimming competitively. He attended the University of Southern California, studying law and continuing his athletic pursuits.
Career Highlights
- Won the gold medal in the 400-meter freestyle at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics.
- Starred as Tarzan in 'Tarzan the Fearless' (1933).
- Portrayed Flash Gordon in the classic Universal Pictures serials (1936–1940).
- Played Buck Rogers in the 1939 film serial.
- Appeared in numerous Westerns and adventure films throughout the 1940s and 1950s.
Trivia
- Buster Crabbe remains the only actor to have played Tarzan, Flash Gordon, and Buck Rogers — three legendary adventure heroes.
- He was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
- Crabbe had a later career in television, notably hosting a popular children's show, 'Captain Gallant of the Foreign Legion.'
FAQs
People also ask
When was Buster Crabbe born?
Buster Crabbe was born the 7 February 1908.
Where is Buster Crabbe from?
Oakland, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About February 7th, 1908, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 7, 1908, the Philadelphia Athletics sold pitcher Rube Waddell to the St. Louis Browns for $5,000. Waddell had been a key player for the Athletics, leading the American League in strikeouts for six consecutive seasons. Despite his on-field success, his off-field behavior, including issues with alcoholism, led to his departure from the team.
- Day of the week: February 7th, 1908 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: As Long as the World Rolls On by Alan Turner
- Popular movie: Tom Sawyer directed by Unknown
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