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John LundAmerican stage and film actor
Date of Birth: 06.02.1911
Country:  USA |
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Biography of John Lund
John Lund was an American stage and film actor who gained national recognition after his first role in a feature film. He was born on February 6, 1911, in Rochester, New York, USA. Lund, a handsome Nordic-looking actor, became popular in the American film industry during the 1930s and 1940s.
Early Life and Career
Lund's father was a glassblower and a Norwegian immigrant. He grew up in a family of six children. Lund did not finish high school and tried out several professions before entering the advertising business in the early 1930s. While still working in advertising, he was noticed when he performed in an industrial show at the 1939 World's Fair in New York City.
Lund began his stage career in October 1941 on Broadway, appearing in William Shakespeare's comedy "As You Like It." He followed this with the musical revue "New Faces of 1943," for which he wrote the script and lyrics. After performing in the drama "The Hasty Heart" in 1945, which had a successful run of 204 shows, Lund caught the attention of people in the film industry. This led him to Hollywood and a long-term contract with Paramount Pictures. He did not return to Broadway after this.
Film Career
From 1946 to 1962, Lund appeared in 27 films, although he considered the balance between theater and cinema to be ideal. His first significant role was in the critically acclaimed film "To Each His Own" (1946), for which he received an Oscar nomination. Interestingly, Lund, a blue-eyed blonde from birth, often dyed his hair dark when appearing alongside his fair-haired co-stars.
In 1948, Lund played Captain John Pringle in the romantic comedy "A Foreign Affair," Val McNulty in the comedy farce "The Mating Season" (1951), and George Kittredge in the classic comedy "High Society" (1956).
Later Life
In addition to his acting career, Lund served as a vice-president of the Screen Actors Guild from 1950 to 1959. He married Marie Charton in 1942 after meeting her on a blind date, and they remained together for 40 years until her death. In 1963, Lund retired from the film industry and became a successful Hollywood entrepreneur.
John Lund passed away on May 10, 1992, at his home in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 81. His friend informed the police that Lund had been suffering from heart problems for several months, which was the cause of his death.
