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Dickie Moore - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 12, 1925 |
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| Died | September 07, 2015 (age 89) |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Dickie Moore's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Being a leading child actor in classic films such as 'Our Gang', 'Oliver Twist' (1933), and 'Sergeant York' (1941) |
Intro
Dickie Moore was an American actor best known as a prominent child star in the 1930s and 1940s, particularly for his roles in the 'Our Gang' film series and various notable Hollywood features.
Early Life & Background
Dickie Moore was born John Richard Moore Jr. in Los Angeles, California. He entered the film industry as an infant, making his screen debut at the age of 11 months. His early introduction to Hollywood was supported by his parents, and by the time he was a toddler, he was already landing prominent screen roles.
Career Highlights
- Appeared in over 100 films, including 'Our Gang' (1932–1933), 'Oliver Twist' (1933), and 'Sergeant York' (1941).
- Shared the first ever on-screen kiss with Shirley Temple in 'Miss Annie Rooney' (1942).
- Transitioned successfully from child roles to adolescent and young adult parts before retiring from acting in the 1950s.
- Founded a public relations firm after his acting career.
Trivia
- He was briefly married to actress Jane Powell.
- Authored the book 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star (But Don't Have Sex or Take the Car): A Survey of Child Actors and Their Adjustment to Adult Life' (1984).
FAQs
People also ask
When was Dickie Moore born?
Dickie Moore was born the 12 September 1925.
Where is Dickie Moore from?
Los Angeles, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About September 12th, 1925, in brief:
- Day of the week: September 12th, 1925 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Cheatin' on Me by Ben Bernie & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: The Gold Rush directed by Charles Chaplin
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