Christopher George
Christopher George
Solidly built, boyishly handsome American leading-man Christopher George was the son of Greek immigrants. Weaned on stories of the legendary Greek heroes, Christopher and his brother Nick (later a prominent fashion photographer) both quit high school to join the Marines. Completing his education after his tour of duty, George acted in numerous TV commercials, winning a New York Film Festival award for his efforts. After appearing in plays like A Streetcar Named Desire and films like Howard Hawks' El Dorado (1965), George became a TV star by virtue of the weekly wartime adventure series The Rat Patrol ('66-'68). He later starred in the science-fiction series The Immortal (70-71) then returned to filmmaking. In his last years, George was a frequent guest on the religious talk-show circuit. Christopher George died of a heart attack at the age of 54; he was survived by his wife and frequent co-star, actress Lynda Day George. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Filmography of Christopher George:
- Pieces with Gerard Tichy
- Grizzly with Richard Jaeckel
- Chisum with John Wayne , Forrest Tucker , Ben Johnson , Glenn Corbett , Bruce Cabot , Patric Knowles , Richard Jaeckel , Ray Teal , John Mitchum , Alberto Morin , Chuck Roberson , Hank Worden
- El Dorado with John Wayne , Robert Mitchum , James Caan , Michele Carey , Paul Fix , Ed Asner , Arthur Hunnicutt , R.G. Armstrong , Buzz Henry , Riley Hill , John Mitchum , Chuck Roberson
- $ (Dollars) with Warren Beatty , Goldie Hawn , Gert Frobe , Robert Webber , Scott Brady , Elizabeth Ashley , Howard Duff
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