John Agar - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 31, 1921 |
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| Died | April 07, 2002 (age 81) |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also John Agar's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | American film actor prominent for Westerns and science fiction B-movies, and for his marriage to Shirley Temple. |
Intro
John Agar was an American actor best known for his roles in Westerns and science fiction films during the 1940s and 1950s. He gained initial public attention as the first husband of actress Shirley Temple. Agar later became recognized for his performances in popular movies such as 'She Wore a Yellow Ribbon,' 'Fort Apache,' and cult-classic sci-fi films like 'Tarantula,' 'The Mole People,' and 'Revenge of the Creature.'
Early Life & Background
John Agar was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1921. He came from a well-off family; his father was in the meat packing business. Agar attended Lake Forest Academy, a private school near Chicago. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II before starting his acting career.
Career Highlights
- Featured as Lt. Flint in 'Fort Apache' (1948).
- Starred alongside John Wayne in 'She Wore a Yellow Ribbon' (1949).
- Appeared in 'Sands of Iwo Jima' (1949).
- Became a cult figure for 1950s sci-fi films such as 'Tarantula' (1955), 'The Mole People' (1956), and 'Revenge of the Creature' (1955).
- Married Shirley Temple in 1945, gaining media attention.
Trivia
- He was married to Shirley Temple from 1945 to 1950.
- Agar was cast in his first film partly due to his connection with Shirley Temple.
- He continued acting in science fiction and horror films well into the 1960s and 1970s.
- His career declined due to personal struggles, including battles with alcoholism.
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John Agar was born the 31 January 1921.
Chicago, Illinois, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About January 31st, 1921, in brief:
- Day of the week: January 31st, 1921 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: I Love You, Sunday by Ted Lewis & His Band
- Popular movie: Tol'able David directed by Henry King
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