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Lee Marvin (February 19, 1924 – August 29, 1987) was an American film and television actor. Known for his bass voice and premature white hair, he is best remembered for playing hardboiled "tough guy" characters.
His film debut came in 'You're in the Navy Now' (1951) but it was his portrayal of villains in 'The Big Heat' (1953) and 'The Wild One' (1953) that brought him to the attention of the public and critical acclaim.
- February 19, 1924
- August 29, 1987
His film debut came in 'You're in the Navy Now' (1951) but it was his portrayal of villains in 'The Big Heat' (1953) and 'The Wild One' (1953) that brought him to the attention of the public and critical acclaim.
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May 28, 2024 · Lee Marvin, a rugged, durable American actor who was perhaps the quintessential cinematic ‘tough guy.’ With his brutal stone-faced appearance, he was often cast as a villain in action films and westerns. His notable movies included The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Cat Ballou, and The Dirty Dozen.
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- The Dirty Dozen. Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson. 245 votes. In this classic World War II story, a group of twelve convicts is brought together for a daring, behind-enemy-lines mission that could redeem their lives or lead to their deaths.
- The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. James Stewart, John Wayne, Vera Miles. 188 votes. In this classic Western directed by John Ford, a young lawyer helps to bring justice to a lawless frontier town by going up against a brutal outlaw.
- The Professionals. Lee Marvin, Burt Lancaster, Claudia Cardinale. 150 votes. In this thrilling adventure film, a group of mercenaries is hired to rescue a wealthy man's kidnapped wife from a Mexican revolutionary.
- Cat Ballou. Jane Fonda, Lee Marvin, Michael Callan. 194 votes. This lighthearted Western comedy follows a young woman who becomes an outlaw to avenge her father's death with the help of a washed-up gunslinger.
Biography. Lee Marvin (February 19, 1924 – August 29, 1987) was an American actor. Known for his distinctive voice and premature white hair, Marvin initially appeared in supporting roles, mostly villains, soldiers, and other hardboiled characters.
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56 titles. Sort by List order. 1. You're in the Navy Now. 1951 1h 33m Unrated. 6.3 (792) Rate. When a new commander is assigned to a submarine chaser with an experimental engine, he finds the entire crew has as little experience as he does. Director Henry Hathaway Stars Gary Cooper Jane Greer Millard Mitchell. 2. Teresa. 1951 1h 42m Approved.
