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Evans was born in Holbrook, Arizona and raised in Colton, California. Right after finishing high school, he began performing in summer stock at the Penthouse Theatre in Altadena, California. [1] Evans served in the United States Army during World War II and achieved the rank of sergeant. [2] He performed with a theatrical troupe of GIs in Europe.
NOTED for tough and taciturn roles as outlaws or army sergeants, Gene Evans was a brawny, gruff-voiced character actor with a greater range than that usually exploited by the cinema screen and was ...
Died. April 1, 1998 · Jackson, Tennessee, USA (heart failure) Birth name. Eugene Barton Evans. Height. 6′ 1½″ (1.87 m) Mini Bio. Gene Evans was born in Holbrook, Arizona, on July 11, 1922, and was raised in Colton, California.
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- April 1, 1998
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Gene was 75 years old at the time of death. Birthday: July 11, 1922. Date of Death: April 1, 1998. Age at Death: 75. Live. Live Death Statistics Worldwide and The United States.
Died April 1, 1998 (75) Add to list. Awards. 1 win. Photos 48. Known for. Ace in the Hole. 8.1. Deputy Sheriff. 1951.
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- Holbrook, Arizona, USA
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- Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Apr 3, 1998 · April 3, 1998 12 AM PT. TIMES STAFF WRITER. Gene Evans, character actor best known for his roles as director Samuel Fuller’s quintessential tough guy, beginning in “The Steel Helmet,” has died....
Apr 4, 1998 · Gene Evans, a rugged character actor who appeared in more than 30 films, including ''Operation Petticoat'' and ''Walking Tall,'' died on Wednesday at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He...