Victor Mature

Birth Name:

Victor John Mature

Birth Place:

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

Before becoming an actor, he was the operator of a restaurant
Got his big break when he was discovered by director Hal Roach
Trained in acting at the Pasadena Community Playhouse
Would frequently act in films that portrayed biblical stories
During World War II, he served in the U․S․ Coast Guard
Was in contention for the role of Eduardo Provolone in the film "Oscar․"
While attending Kentucky Military Academy, his classmate was future actor Jim Backus

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