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Robert Mitchum Biography (One of the Greatest Male Stars of Classic American Cinema)

Birthday: August 6, 1917 (Leo)

Born In: Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

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Robert Mitchum was a prolific American actor who appeared in more than 110 films and TV series throughout his career. Best remembered for his roles in several classic film noirs, he is ranked No. 23 on the American Film Institute's list of the 50 greatest American screen legends. He began his Hollywood career as an extra, playing minor and supporting roles. Eventually, he entered the film noir genre with a supporting role in the B-film When Strangers Marry, and it did not take him long to establish himself as a major actor in the genre. After being cast as Lt. Walker in Story of G.I. Joe, his popularity soared, and he became a highly sought-after actor in Hollywood. A known troublemaker in his youth, he was a tough guy both on and off the screen. His "bad boy" image lent him an air of mystery and made him even more appealing to audiences. Interestingly, his troubles with the law did not harm his career—in fact, they made him even more famous! He was once arrested for marijuana possession and spent a week in county jail. The films released soon after his arrest became box office hits. In addition to acting, he was also a moderately successful singer and composer.

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Birthday: August 6, 1917 (Leo)

Born In: Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

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Also Known As: Robert Charles Durman Mitchum

Died At Age: 79

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Dorothy Mitchum

father: James Thomas Mitchum

mother: Harry Anniette Gunderson

siblings: John Mitchum, Julie Mitchum

children: Christopher Mitchum, James Mitchum, Trini Mitchum

Born Country: United States

Actors American Men

Height: 6'1" (185 cm), 6'1" Males

Died on: July 1, 1997

place of death: Santa Barbara, California, United States

Ancestry: Norwegian American, Indian American

Diseases & Disabilities: Emphysema

Grouping of People: Smoker

Cause of Death: Lung Cancer

U.S. State: Connecticut

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  What movies did Robert Mitchum star in?

  Robert Mitchum starred in many movies, including "Cape Fear," "The Night of the Hunter," "Out of the Past," "Thunder Road," and "The Longest Day."
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  Did Robert Mitchum serve in the military?

  Yes, Robert Mitchum served in the United States Army during World War II.
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  Was Robert Mitchum a singer?

  Yes, Robert Mitchum was also a singer and released several albums throughout his career.
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  Did Robert Mitchum have any notable collaborations with other actors?

  Robert Mitchum had notable collaborations with actors such as Gregory Peck in "Cape Fear" and Kirk Douglas in "Out of the Past."
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  Was Robert Mitchum known for playing a specific type of character in his movies?

  Yes, Robert Mitchum was often known for playing tough and complex characters in his films.

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American CelebritiesConnecticut ActorsTall CelebritiesTall Male CelebritiesLeo Actors Childhood & Early LifeRobert Charles Durman Mitchum was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on August 6, 1917. His mother, Ann Harriet Mitchum, was a sea captain's daughter while his father James Thomas Mitchum, was a shipyard and railroad worker. Robert had one elder sister at the time of his birth.His father died in an accident when Robert was barely two. His mother, who was pregnant at the time of his father’s death, gave birth to a boy. She soon remarried and had another daughter.Robert grew up to be a mischief maker and often got into trouble in school. He was expelled from his high school following which he traveled throughout the country and took up a number of odd jobs to support himself.In 1936, he went to stay with his sister in Long Beach, California. His sister advised him to join the Players Guild of Long Beach. He started appearing in their stage productions and also wrote plays which were performed by the guild.Continue Reading Below