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Clyde Beatty (1903–1965)

Clyde Beatty, who was born on June 10, 1903 in Bainbridge, Ohio, was a big game hunter who became famous as a lion tamer and animal trainer. He was the first lion tamer to be featured in a circus. Eventually, he became a circus impresario who owned his own show. Beatty became famous for his "fighting... See full bio »

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Filmography

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1954 Ring of Fear
Clyde Beatty
 
1953 Perils of the Jungle
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1949 Africa Screams
Clyde Beatty
 
1936 Darkest Africa
Clyde Beatty
 
1934/II The Lost Jungle
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1934/I The Lost Jungle
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1933 The Big Cage
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1954 Ring of Fear (technical advisor)
 
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1933 The Big Cage (book "The Big Cage")
 
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1962 What's My Line? (TV series)
Himself - Contestant
Episode dated 25 November 1962 (1962) … Himself - Contestant
 
1959 The Jack Paar Tonight Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #2.148 (1959) … Himself
 
1946 Here Comes the Circus (documentary short)
Himself
 
1940 Cat College (documentary short)
Himself - Lion Tamer
 
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1991 The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show 2 (TV special)
Himself
 
1966 Bat Men of Africa (TV movie)
Clyde Beatty
 
1944 Jungle Woman
Fred Mason (in long shots) (uncredited)
 
1943 Captive Wild Woman
Fred Mason (in long shots) (uncredited)
 

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Perils of the Jungle -- Hunter tracks down lions on the Congo jungle. The Lost Jungle -- Feature version of the 1934 Mascot serial "The Lost Jungle." Africa Screams -- Abbott & Costello search for diamonds in Africa, along the way meeting a visually-impaired gunner, a hungry lion, and a tribe of cannibals...
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Personal Details


Alternate Names:

Clyde R. Beatty

Height:

5' 5½" (1.66 m)
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Personal Quote:

You can never be certain that a lion or a tiger won't hook you if it has the opportunity. Big cats are wild by nature, even if they're born in captivity. They never develop any affection for their trainer, no matter how gentle he may be with them. I want people to see me close - close enough to smell the cats... See more »

Trivia:

He was an avid fisherman who especially loved deep-sea fishing. He had friends on all three American coasts who would take him out before his circus performances. See more »

Trademark:

White pith helmet, white tropical military uniform, gunbelt and boots See more »

Nickname:

Scrap-iron Shorty See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini