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Birthday
December 13, 1914
Day of Death
1975-04-13
(60 years old)
Place of Birth
Olathe, Kansas, USA
Also Known As
Samuel Klusman Lawrence Parks
Samuel Klausman Lawrence Parks
Samuel Klausman Lawrence Parks was born in Olathe, Kansas, on December 13, 1914, of German and Irish descent. As a child growing up in Joliet, Illinois, he was plagued by a variety of illnesses, including rheumatic fever, but persevered with physical exercise and sheer strength of will.
Majoring in science at the University of Illinois, his plans to become a doctor dissolved when, to the dismay of his parents, he found a passionate sideline in college dramatics. He began appearing in touring shows, then made the big move to New York, finding initial employment as an usher at Carnegie Hall and a tour guide at Radio City. Following a number of summer stock shows, he made an inauspicious 1937 Broadway debut with a minor role in the Group Theatre's presentation of "Golden Boy".
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1942
You Were Never Lovelier
as Tony - Lita's Boyfriend (uncredited)
The Boogie Man Will Get You
as Bill Layden
A Man's World
as Chick O'Driscoll
Atlantic Convoy
as Gregory
They All Kissed the Bride
as Joe Krim
Submarine Raider
as Sparksie
Hello, Annapolis
as Paul Herbert
Alias Boston Blackie
as Joe Trilby
North of the Rockies
as Jim Bailey
Canal Zone
as Recruit Kincaid
Blondie Goes to College
as Rusty Bryant
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