Lee Marvin - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 19, 1924 |
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| Died | August 29, 1987 (age 63) |
| Birthplace | New York City, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Lee Marvin's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Academy Award-winning actor, known for roles in 'The Dirty Dozen,' 'Cat Ballou,' and 'Point Blank.' |
Intro
Lee Marvin was an American film and television actor known for his deep, distinctive voice and tough-guy roles in classic films. He won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his dual performance in 'Cat Ballou' and is remembered as one of Hollywood's premier tough-guy actors.
Early Life & Background
Lee Marvin was born in New York City in 1924. He was the son of Lamont Waltman Marvin, an advertising executive, and Courtenay Washington Davidge. Marvin enlisted in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and was wounded in action, which would shape both his life and his later screen persona.
Career Highlights
- Academy Award for Best Actor (1965) for 'Cat Ballou'
- Starred in 'The Dirty Dozen' (1967)
- Notable performance in 'Point Blank' (1967)
- Lead role in 'Hell in the Pacific' (1968)
- Primetime Emmy Award nomination for 'The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission'
Trivia
- Lee Marvin was wounded in the Battle of Saipan during World War II.
- He had a well-known baritone voice.
- He is the namesake for the Lee Marvin Range at the Marine Corps Base Quantico.
FAQs
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Lee Marvin was born the 19 February 1924.
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On His Birth-Day
About February 19th, 1924, in brief:
- Day of the week: February 19th, 1924 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Somewhere in the World by John McCormack
- Popular movie: Beau Brummel directed by Harry Beaumont
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