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Laird Cregar (1913–1944)

Seemingly suave, cultivated actor by nature, definitely huge in both talent and girth, and capable of playing much older than he was, Hollywood tragically lost Laird Cregar of early 40s films before it could fully comprehend on how to best utilize his obvious gifts. He was born Samuel Laird Cregar in a well-to-do section of Philadelphia... See full bio »

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Known For


Filmography

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1943 Hello Frisco, Hello
Sam Weaver
 
1942 Ten Gentlemen from West Point
Maj. Sam Carter
 
1942 This Gun for Hire
Willard Gates
 
1942 Rings on Her Fingers
Warren
 
1942 Joan of Paris
Herr Funk
 
1941 I Wake Up Screaming
Ed Cornell
 
1941 Blood and Sand
Natalio Curro
 
1940 Granny Get Your Gun
Court Clerk (uncredited)
 
1940 Oh Johnny, How You Can Love
Thistlebottom's Mechanic
 
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1999 Biography (TV series documentary)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Stage actor. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Article  | See more »

Height:

6' 3" (1.91 m)
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Trivia:

His rapid loss of weight to 200 pounds (88 kg) from 300 (132 kg) was more than his system could endure. See more »

Star Sign:

Leo