Tab Hunter - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 11, 1931 |
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| Died | July 08, 2018 (age 86) |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Tab Hunter's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Hollywood heartthrob of the 1950s, starring in films such as 'Battle Cry' and 'Damn Yankees', and recording the #1 hit song 'Young Love'. |
Intro
Tab Hunter was an American actor, singer, and author best known for his roles in 1950s Hollywood films and his status as a teen idol. He starred in a number of romantic comedies and dramas during his career and had a successful recording career with the chart-topping single "Young Love."
Early Life & Background
Tab Hunter, born Arthur Andrew Kelm in New York City, was raised primarily in California by his mother following his parents' separation. He developed an early interest in figure skating and horses before being discovered and launched into film stardom in his teens.
Career Highlights
- Starred in 'Battle Cry' (1955), his film breakthrough.
- Played the lead in 'Damn Yankees' (1958), both on film and opposite Gwen Verdon.
- Recorded 'Young Love' in 1957, which reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Appeared in cult films such as 'Polyester' (1981) with Divine.
- Published his autobiography 'Tab Hunter Confidential' in 2005, revealing his experiences as a closeted gay actor in Hollywood (#1 New York Times Bestseller).
Trivia
- His real name was Arthur Andrew Kelm.
- He was an accomplished equestrian.
- Hunter kept his sexuality private for most of his career due to Hollywood's attitudes toward LGBTQ celebrities at the time.
- A documentary based on his autobiography, 'Tab Hunter Confidential', was released in 2015.
FAQs
People also ask
Tab Hunter was born the 11 July 1931.
New York City, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About July 11th, 1931, in brief:
- Historical events: The Ernst-Happel-Stadion, originally known as Praterstadion, was inaugurated in Vienna, Austria, on July 11, 1931. Designed by architect Otto Ernst Schweizer, the stadium was constructed between 1929 and 1931 to host the second Workers' Olympiad. It initially had a capacity of approximately 60,000 spectators.
- Day of the week: July 11th, 1931 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Trader Horn directed by W.S. Van Dyke
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