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Dan Duryea - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 23, 1907 |
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| Died | June 07, 1968 (age 61) |
| Birthplace | White Plains, New York, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Dan Duryea's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Villainous roles in classic Hollywood films such as 'Scarlet Street', 'The Woman in the Window', and 'Winchester '73'. |
Intro
Dan Duryea was an American actor known for his roles in film noir, westerns, and melodramas during the mid-20th century. He became famous for playing antagonists and 'heel' characters in classic Hollywood films.
Early Life & Background
Dan Duryea was born on January 23, 1907, in White Plains, New York. He studied at Cornell University, where he was president of the drama society. Duryea initially worked in advertising before starting his acting career on Broadway in the 1930s.
Career Highlights
- Achieved success on Broadway in 'Dead End' (1935) and 'The Little Foxes' (1939).
- Reprised his 'The Little Foxes' role in the 1941 film adaptation, marking his Hollywood debut.
- Known for film noir performances in 'Scarlet Street' (1945), 'The Woman in the Window' (1944), and several westerns such as 'Winchester '73' (1950) and 'Ride Clear of Diablo' (1954).
- Had a prolific career in television, notably as the lead in 'China Smith' and guest roles in series like 'Bonanza' and 'Perry Mason'.
Trivia
- Duryea often played villains due to his distinctive, sneering style and voice, but he was known to be quite personable off-screen.
- He was married to Helen Bryan from 1932 until her death in 1967, and they had two sons.
- Duryea passed away from cancer on June 7, 1968.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Dan Duryea born?
Dan Duryea was born the 23 January 1907.
Where is Dan Duryea from?
White Plains, New York, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About January 23rd, 1907, in brief:
- Historical events: Hideki Yukawa, a Japanese theoretical physicist and Nobel laureate, was born on January 23, 1907, in Tokyo, Japan. He is renowned for his prediction of the existence of mesons, which are fundamental particles that mediate the strong nuclear force between protons and neutrons.
- Day of the week: January 23rd, 1907 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: He's a Cousin of Mine by Bob Roberts
- Popular movie: Tom Sawyer directed by Unknown
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