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Jimmy Hoffa(1913-1975)

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Jimmy Hoffa was born on 14 February 1913 in Brazil, Indiana, USA. He was previously married to Josephine Poszywak. He died on 30 July 1975 in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA.
BornFebruary 14, 1913
DiedJuly 30, 1975(62)
BornFebruary 14, 1913
DiedJuly 30, 1975(62)
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Known for:

David Brinkley's Journal (1961)
David Brinkley's Journal
TV Series
  • Self - President of the Teamsters Union
Mike Douglas in The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
The Mike Douglas Show
7.1
TV Series
  • Self
ABC Close-Up! (1960)
ABC Close-Up!
6.5
TV Series
  • Self
The Tomorrow Show (1973)
The Tomorrow Show
8.0
TV Series
  • Self

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  • Alternative names
    • James R. Hoffa
  • Height
    • 5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
  • Born
    • February 14, 1913
    • Brazil, Indiana, USA
  • Died
    • July 30, 1975
    • Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA
  • Spouse
    • Josephine PoszywakSeptember 24, 1936 - July 30, 1975 (his death, 2 children)
  • Children
      Barbara Crancer
  • Other works
    Was lead guest on the daytime program "One O'Clock Club", interviewed by Dorothy Fuldheim, other guests included folksinger Josh White and the Joe Howard Trio.
  • Publicity listings
    • 6 Biographical Movies
    • 2 Print Biographies
    • 7 Portrayals
    • 2 Interviews
    • 2 Articles
    • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

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  • Trivia
    Disappeared on July 30, 1975 and was legally declared dead on July 30, 1982. The exact circumstances of his death have never been resolved.
  • Quotes
    Nobody in this country respects what's weak. You believe me! If you see a beggar on a corner, with his hat in his hand, nobody respects him. Dress the same man up, give him an air of dignity, and he can command respect. The same thing applies to this union.

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