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Gary Player

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Gary Player
Gary Player was born on 1 November 1935 in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is an actor, known for My Way II (1977), Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) and In Depth with Graham Bensinger (2010). He was previously married to Vivienne Verwey.
BornNovember 1, 1935
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Known for:

My Way II
  • Gary Player
  • 1977
Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
Curb Your Enthusiasm
8.8
TV Series
  • Gary Player
Graham Bensinger in In Depth with Graham Bensinger (2010)
In Depth with Graham Bensinger
7.1
TV Series
  • Actor
The Perry Como Show (1948)
The Perry Como Show
7.6
TV Series
  • Self
  • Self - Guest

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Actor

  • Graham Bensinger in In Depth with Graham Bensinger (2010)
    In Depth with Graham Bensinger
    • TV Series
    • 2014
  • Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
    Curb Your Enthusiasm
    • Gary Player
    • TV Series
    • 2005
  • Shell's Wonderful World of Golf (1994)
    Shell's Wonderful World of Golf
    • TV Series
    • 1998
  • My Way II
    • Gary Player
    • 1977

Soundtrack

  • The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show (1956)
    The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show
    • performer: "Straight Down the Middle" (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 1961

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  • Height
    • 5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
  • Born
    • November 1, 1935
    • Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Spouse
    • Vivienne VerweyJanuary 19, 1957 - August 18, 2021 (her death, 6 children)
  • Other works
    Print ads: Gary Player golf slacks by Asher with Dacron.
  • Publicity listings
    • 4 Magazine Cover Photos

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  • Trivia
    Younger brother of big game conservationist Ian Player.
  • Nicknames
    • Black Knight
    • Mr. Fitness
    • International Ambassador of Golf

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