Stuart Whitman

Stuart Whitman

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Stuart Whitman was born on Feb 01, 1928 in USA. Stuart Whitman's big-screen debut came with When Worlds Collide directed by Rudolph Maté in 1951, strarring Man Drawing Selection Disc (uncredited). Stuart Whitman is known for Cover Up directed by Sidney Hayers, Jennifer O'Neill stars as Danielle Reynolds and Richard Anderson as Henry Towler. Stuart Whitman has got 3 awards and 3 nominations so far. The most recent award Stuart Whitman achieved is Golden Boot Awards. The upcoming new movie Stuart Whitman plays is The President's Man which will be released on Apr 02, 2000.

American leading man Stuart Maxwell Whitman was known for his rugged roles. He was born in San Francisco, California, the elder of two sons of Cecilia (Gold) and Joseph Whitman, a realtor. His mother was a Russian Jewish immigrant, while his paternal grandparents were Polish Jews. His family moved often. He graduated from high school in Los Angeles and spent three post-war years with the Army Corps of Engineers. In the army, he won 32 fights as a light-heavyweight boxer.Upon his discharge from service, he attended Los Angeles City College, where his interest in acting emerged. He studied at the Los Angeles Academy of Dramatic Art and with Michael Chekhov and Ben Bard. He toured the U.S. in a stage company of "Here Comes Mr. Jordan" and began to get small roles in television and film. Eventually, his athleticism, his handsome features, and his talent for portraying either tough or vulnerable characters led him to a level of stardom. He earned an Academy Award nomination for his leading role of a child molester in La marque (1961), and starred in the television series Cimarron (1967). A shrewd investor, he amassed a substantial fortune while continuing his career even after its peak in the mid-Sixties.

  • Birthday

    Feb 01, 1928
  • Place of Birth

    San Francisco, California, USA

Known For

Awards

3 wins & 3 nominations

Golden Boot Awards
2002
Winner - Golden Boot
Walk of Fame
1998
Motion Picture
Winner - Star on the Walk of Fame
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