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Jack La Rue (born Gaspare Biondolillo; [1] May 3, 1902 – January 11, 1984) was an American film and stage actor. [1] Early life and family. Gaspare Biondolillo was the son of Sicilian immigrants Luigi Biondolillo (1874-1951) and Giuseppa (LoBue) Biondolillo (1879-1970).
Jack La Rue. Actor: Road to Utopia. Discovered on Broadway by director Howard Hawks, La Rue was originally brought to Hollywood to play a gangster in Scarface (1932). He lost that role to George Raft, and similarly was replaced by Humphrey Bogart in the film version of The Petrified Forest (1936).
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May 3, 1902 · New York City, New York, USA. Died. January 11, 1984 · Santa Monica, California, USA (heart attack) Birth name. Gaspere Biondolillo. Nickname. The Latin Lover. Height. 5′ 11½″ (1.82 m) Mini Bio. Discovered on Broadway by director Howard Hawks, La Rue was originally brought to Hollywood to play a gangster in Scarface (1932).
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Jack La Rue was an American stage, screen, and television actor who played thugs and gangsters for most of his career. He appeared in films such as Scarface, A Farewell to Arms, and Robin and the 7 Hoods, and in TV shows like The Untouchables and The Millionaire. He died of a heart attack at 81.
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Jack La Rue was a prolific Hollywood character actor who played gangsters, gamblers, turncoats and crooks in many classic movies. See his highest and lowest rated films, photos, birthday, birthplace and more on Rotten Tomatoes.
Gaspare Biondolillo, Jack La Rue. Birth Place. New York City, New York, USA. Born. May 03, 1902. Died. January 11, 1984. Cause of Death. Heart Attack. Biography. Read More. Prolilfic, reliable Hollywood character player during its golden years, with dark eyes and hair and a stylishly sinister look.
