Biography of victor jory

Canadian-American actor (1902–1982)

Victor Jory (November 23, 1902 – February 12, 1982) was a Canadian-American actor of stage, film, and television.^[1] He initially played romantic leads, but later was mostly cast in villainous or sinister roles, such as Oberon in A Midsummer Night's Dream (1935) and carpetbagger Jonas Wilkerson in Gone with the Wind (1939).

Biography of victor jory

From 1959 to 1961, he had a lead role in the 78-episode televisionpolicedramaManhunt. He also recorded numerous stories for Peter Pan Records and was a guest star in dozens of television series as well as a supporting player in dozens of theatrical films, occasionally appearing as the leading man.

Biography

Born in Dawson City, Yukon, to American parents, he was the boxing and wrestling champion of the U.S. Coast Guard during his military service, and he kept his burly physique.^[2] He graduated from the Martha Oatman School of the Theater in Los Angeles.^[3]

Jory toured