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Lee Marvin

Acting Born Feb 19, 1924 Died Aug 29, 1987 New York City, New York, USA 155 credits

Biography

Lee Marvin was an American actor born on February 19, 1924, in New York City, New York, USA. He initially appeared in supporting roles, often playing villains, soldiers, and hard-boiled characters. Marvin is known for his distinctive voice and premature white hair. A prominent television role was that of Detective Lieutenant Frank Ballinger in the crime series M Squad, which aired from 1957 to 1960. Marvin's film career included notable roles in The Killers, The Professionals, The Dirty Dozen, Point Blank, and The Big Red One. He is also associated with the movie Cat Ballou, released in 1965. Marvin passed away on August 29, 1987.

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Career

Career overview

Lee Marvin was an American actor known for his distinctive voice and premature white hair. He initially appeared in supporting roles, often portraying villains, soldiers, and other hard-boiled characters. Marvin's early work included television roles, with one notable series being M Squad, where he played Detective Lieutenant Frank Ballinger from 1957 to 1960.

Marvin is best remembered for his lead roles as tough guy characters in various films. His performances in The Killers, The Professionals, The Dirty Dozen, Point Blank, and The Big Red One showcased his ability to portray complex and often gritty characters. Marvin's film career spanned multiple genres and decades, with one of his notable movie projects being Cat Ballou in 1965.

Throughout his career, Marvin accumulated a significant number of credits, with over 130 known acting roles. His work in film and television helped establish him as a prominent actor of his time. Marvin's distinctive voice and presence on screen have left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.

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Point Blank the Documentary
Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
The Size of Legends, The Soul of Myth
Operation Dirty DozenArmed and Deadly: The Making of 'The Dirty Dozen'
The Big Red One: The Reconstruction
The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller
The Delta ForceCombat Leadership: The Ultimate ChallengeThe Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn
The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission
Dog DaySam Fuller & the Big Red One
Gorky ParkCanicule
WoganChamps-Elysées
Death Hunt
The Big Red One
Avalanche Express
The Meanest Men in the West
Superstunt
Bob Hope's World of ComedyThe Great Scout & Cathouse ThursdayShout at the Devil
People's Choice Awards
The Spikes GangThe Klansman
The American Film Institute Salute to ...Emperor of the NorthThe Iceman Cometh
Pocket MoneyPrime Cut
Film '72
Monte WalshIt Couldn't Be Done
Paint Your WagonNo Name City
The Dick Cavett ShowHell in the PacificSergeant RykerAutumn and Cardboard
The Dirty DozenLionpower from MGMPoint BlankThe RockTonite Let's All Make Love in London
The Professionals
Cat BallouShip of Fools
Top of the PopsThe Killers

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