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Lew Ayres - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 28, 1908 |
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| Died | December 30, 1996 (age 88) |
| Birthplace | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Lew Ayres's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Starring in 'All Quiet on the Western Front' (1930) and 'Johnny Belinda' (1948) |
Intro
Lew Ayres was an American actor best known for his Oscar-nominated role in 'Johnny Belinda' and for starring as Paul Bäumer in the 1930 film adaptation of 'All Quiet on the Western Front.' His career spanned over five decades in film and television.
Early Life & Background
Lew Ayres was born Lewis Frederick Ayres III. He grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and later moved to San Diego, California, with his mother after his parents divorced. Initially interested in medicine, he left college to pursue a career in entertainment.
Career Highlights
- Achieved international fame for his portrayal of Paul Bäumer in 'All Quiet on the Western Front' (1930) [1][2]
- Received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance in 'Johnny Belinda' (1948) [1][2]
- Starred as Dr. Kildare in a popular MGM film series [1][3]
- Had a prolific career in both films and television, with appearances in over 90 productions [1][2]
- Known for his conscientious objection to military service during WWII, serving as a non-combatant medic [2][3]
Trivia
- Lew Ayres' stand as a conscientious objector during World War II was widely publicized and initially controversial, but he later received respect for his work as a medical corpsman [2][3].
- Ayres also directed and produced documentary films, including 'Altars of the World' (1976), which won a Golden Globe Award [1][3].
FAQs
People also ask
When was Lew Ayres born?
Lew Ayres was born the 28 December 1908.
Where is Lew Ayres from?
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About December 28th, 1908, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 28, 1908, a devastating 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Strait of Messina, causing widespread destruction in Messina, Sicily, and Reggio Calabria, Italy. The disaster resulted in an estimated 75,000 to 82,000 fatalities, making it the deadliest earthquake in European history.
- Day of the week: December 28th, 1908 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Good Evening, Caroline by Frank Stanley & Elise Stevenson
- Popular movie: The Red Girl directed by D.W. Griffith
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