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David Hedison - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 20, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Age | 98 |
| Birthplace | Providence, Rhode Island, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also David Hedison's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Captain Lee Crane in 'Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea' and Felix Leiter in the James Bond films 'Live and Let Die' and 'Licence to Kill'. |
Intro
David Hedison was an American film, television, and stage actor best known for his roles in the science fiction TV series 'Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea' and as Felix Leiter in two James Bond films.
Early Life & Background
David Hedison was born as Albert David Hedison Jr. His parents were of Armenian and Italian descent. He attended Brown University before training at the Neighborhood Playhouse and the Actors Studio in New York.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Captain Lee Crane in the television series 'Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea' (1964–1968).
- Played Felix Leiter in two James Bond films: 'Live and Let Die' (1973) and 'Licence to Kill' (1989).
- Appeared in the 1958 science fiction film 'The Fly' in the lead role as Andre Delambre.
- Featured in numerous television shows, including guest roles on 'Dynasty', 'The Love Boat', and 'Wonder Woman'.
Trivia
- David Hedison was the only actor to play Felix Leiter in two non-consecutive James Bond films starring different Bonds (Roger Moore and Timothy Dalton).
- He began his career using the professional name Al Hedison, later switching to David Hedison upon the suggestion of the studio.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is David Hedison?
David Hedison is 98 years old.
When was David Hedison born?
David Hedison was born the 20 May 1927.
Where is David Hedison from?
Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About May 20th, 1927, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 20, 1927, Charles Lindbergh embarked on his historic solo transatlantic flight from Roosevelt Field in New York to Le Bourget Field near Paris, France, marking a significant achievement in aviation history.
- Day of the week: May 20th, 1927 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Gaucho directed by F. Richard Jones
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