Robert Mitchum was an iconic American actor born on August 6, 1917 in Bridgeport, CT. He was best known for his tough-guy roles, such as in G.I. Joe in 1945 and Undercurrent. His career was filled with playing pseudo-anti-heroes, and his legacy was recognized by the American Film Institute, who named him one of the greatest male stars of all time.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $10 million (2024)
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About
Tough-guy actor who was in G.I. Joe in 1945 and played a role in Undercurrent. After a career of playing pseudo-anti-heroes, the American Film Institute named him one of the greatest male stars of all time.
Before Fame
After being expelled from high school, he traveled throughout the country on railroad cars, taking odd jobs to support himself. He became a boxer and was forced into a chain gang, which he escaped from.
Trivia
He became famous for playing anti-hero roles in film noirs.
Family Life
His father was a shipyard and railroad worker who died in railyard accident when Robert was two years old. His mother Ann was the daughter of a captain. His siblings Julie and John Mitchum were also actors.
Associated With
He was in Undercurrent with Katharine Hepburn.