Victor Mature
Biography
Victor Mature was an American stage, film, and television actor. He was born on January 29, 1913, in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Mature attempted to enlist in the U.S. Navy in July 1942 but was rejected for color blindness. He enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard after taking a different eye test the same day. He was assigned to the USCGC Storis and later promoted to the rate of Chief Boatswain's Mate. Mature assisted Coast Guard recruiting efforts by performing in the musical revue "Tars and Spars" in 1944. He is known for his acting career, which spanned numerous films and television shows.
Career overview
Victor Mature was an American stage, film, and television actor. He began his acting career in the early 1930s, although specific details about his early work are not mentioned in the provided sources.
Mature's acting career continued throughout his life, with a total of 66 known credits. He appeared in various films and television shows, although specific titles are not mentioned in the provided sources. His acting career spanned multiple decades, with no specific dates mentioned.
Mature's acting career also involved his service in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. He enlisted in 1942 after being rejected from the U.S. Navy due to color blindness. He was assigned to the USCGC Storis and later promoted to the rate of Chief Boatswain's Mate. During his time in the Coast Guard, Mature participated in War Bond tours and acted in morale shows, including the musical revue "Tars and Spars" which toured the United States from 1944 to 1945.
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Full Filmography
66 titles- Fascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroe (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- Hidden Hollywood II: More Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Vaults (1999) as (archive footage)
- Sphinx – Secrets of the History (1994) as Hanibal
- Samson and Delilah (1984) as Manoah
- Firepower (1979) as Howard Everett
- Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976) as Nick
- Mi Marilyn (1975) as Self (archive footage)
- Every Little Crook and Nanny (1972) as Carmine Ganucci
- Dynamite Chicken (1971) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Head (1968) as The Big Victor
- After the Fox (1966) as Tony Powell
- The Legend of Marilyn Monroe (1966)
- Uncertain Verification (1965) as (archive footage)
- Lykke og krone (1962)
- The Tartars (1961) as Oleg
- The Big Circus (1959) as Henry Jasper 'Hank' Whirling
- Zwischen Glück und Krone (1959)
- Hannibal (1959) as Hannibal
- Escort West (1959) as Ben Lassiter
- The Bandit Of Zhobe (1959) as Kasmin Khan
- China Doll (1958) as Capt. Cliff Brandon
- Tank Force! (1958) as Sgt. David Thatcher
- Timbuktu (1958) as Mike Conway
- Interpol (1957) as Charles Sturgis
- The Long Haul (1957) as Harry Miller
- Zarak (1956) as Zarak Khan
- Safari (1956) as Ken Duffield
- The Sharkfighters (1956) as Lt. Cmdr. Ben Staves
- Chief Crazy Horse (1955) as Crazy Horse
- The Last Frontier (1955) as Jed Cooper
- Violent Saturday (1955) as Shelley Martin
- Betrayed (1954) as 'The Scarf'
- The Egyptian (1954) as Horemheb
- Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954) as Demetrius
- Dangerous Mission (1954) as Matt Hallett
- The Robe (1953) as Demetrius
- The Veils of Bagdad (1953) as Antar
- Affair with a Stranger (1953) as Bill Blakeley
- The Glory Brigade (1953) as Lt. Sam Pryor
- Androcles and the Lion (1952) as Captain
- Million Dollar Mermaid (1952) as James Sullivan
- The Las Vegas Story (1952) as Lt. Dave Andrews
- Something for the Birds (1952) as Steve Bennett
- House of Dreams (1951) as Narrator (voice)
- Gambling House (1950) as Marc Fury
- Wabash Avenue (1950) as Andy Clark
- Stella (1950) as Jeff DeMarco
- Samson and Delilah (1949) as Samson
- Red, Hot and Blue (1949) as Danny James
- Easy Living (1949) as Pete Wilson
- Fury at Furnace Creek (1948) as Cash Blackwell / Tex Cameron
- Cry of the City (1948) as Lt. Candella
- Kiss of Death (1947) as Nick Bianco
- Moss Rose (1947) as Michael Drego
- My Darling Clementine (1946) as Dr. John 'Doc' Holliday
- Show-Business at War (1943) as Self
- Song of the Islands (1942) as Jefferson Harper
- My Gal Sal (1942) as Paul Dresser
- Footlight Serenade (1942) as Tommy Lundy
- Seven Days' Leave (1942) as Johnny Grey
- I Wake Up Screaming (1941) as Frankie Christopher (Botticelli)
- The Shanghai Gesture (1941) as Doctor Omar
- No, No, Nanette (1940) as William Trainor
- One Million B.C. (1940) as Tumak
- Captain Caution (1940) as Daniel 'Dan' Marvin
- The Housekeeper's Daughter (1939) as Lefty
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Victor Mature best known for?
Victor Mature is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976), Head (1968), After the Fox (1966), The Big Circus (1959).
When and where was Victor Mature born?
Victor Mature was born on January 29, 1913 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. They passed away on August 4, 1999.
How many credits does Victor Mature have?
Victor Mature has accumulated over 66 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1939 to 2012.
What is Victor Mature's background in cinema and television?
Victor Mature was an American stage, film, and television actor. He was born on January 29, 1913, in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Mature attempted to enlist in the U.S. Navy in July 1942 but was rejected for color blindness. He enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard after taking a different eye test the same day. He was assign...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- My Darling Clementine (1946) as Dr. John 'Doc' Holliday — aged about 33
- China Doll (1958) as Capt. Cliff Brandon — aged about 45
- The Robe (1953) as Demetrius — aged about 40
- The Veils of Bagdad (1953) as Antar — aged about 40
- Violent Saturday (1955) as Shelley Martin — aged about 42
- The Big Circus (1959) as Henry Jasper 'Hank' Whirling — aged about 46
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