The Charge of the Light Brigade
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Errol Leslie Thomson Flynn (20 June 1909 – 14 October 1959) was an Australian actor who achieved worldwide fame during the Golden Age of Hollywood. He was known for his romantic swashbuckler roles, frequent partnerships with Olivia de Havilland, and reputation for his womanising and hedonistic personal life.
Errol Flynn was an Australian-born actor, writer and producer who starred in adventure films such as Captain Blood and The Adventures of Robin Hood. He was also known for his turbulent personal life, his love affairs, and his legal troubles.
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- Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Learn about the life and career of Errol Flynn, the Australian-born film star who became the screen's premier swashbuckler in the 1930s. Find out about his adventures, his love affairs, his trials and his legacy.
- June 20, 1909
- October 14, 1959
Apr 7, 2021 · Born in 1909 in Tasmania, Errol Flynn captivated the world, careening through life like a Hemingway antihero brimming with toxic masculinity. When his autobiography, My Wicked, Wicked Ways, was...
Apr 17, 2024 · Errol Flynn, Australian actor who was celebrated as the screen’s foremost swashbuckler. His best-known movies included Captain Blood, The Charge of the Light Brigade, The Prince and the Pauper, The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex, and The Sea Hawk.
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Apr 8, 2021 · The legendary screen actor died of a heart attack at 50, while trying to sell his yacht to raise money. He was a heavy drinker, a womanizer, and a self-promoter who admitted he was a phallic symbol in his autobiography.
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Jan 24, 2024 · Listen to the podcast episode that explores how the 1943 statutory rape charges against the swashbuckling star became a media circus. Learn how his fame, male privilege and the casting couch culture influenced the outcome of the trial.
