Victor Jory Net Worth

Victor Jory was born in Dawson City, Yukon, Canada in 1902. He was a champion boxer and wrestler in the United States Coast Guard before making his way to Hollywood in the early 1930s. He was known for his burly physique and intimidating black eyes, which made him a perfect fit for villainous roles. He is remembered for his roles in Gone With the Wind, The Shadow, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. He also appeared in 7 Hopalong Cassidy films, usually as the villain or a right hand man. In addition to his film career, Victor also had a successful career in radio, playing the lead role in the radio series Dangerously Yours and narrating "Tubby the Tuba" and "Bumpo the Ballerina" for children. He also acted in television series in the 1950s and 1960s, and testified before the United States Congress in 1964. He retired in 1980 and died of a heart attack in 1982 at the age of 79.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Writer, Soundtrack
Birth Day November 23, 1902
Birth Place  Dawson City, Yukon Territory, Canada
Age 118 YEARS OLD
Died On February 12, 1982(1982-02-12) (aged 79)\nSanta Monica, California, USA
Birth Sign Sagittarius
Cause of death heart attack
Occupation Actor
Years active 1930–1980
Spouse(s) Jean Inness Jory (1928–1978, her death; 2 children)

💰 Net worth: $6 Million (2024)

Victor Jory, the Canadian actor, writer, and soundtrack artist, is reported to have a net worth of approximately $6 million by the year 2024. Throughout his illustrious career, Jory has captivated audiences with his versatile performances across the realm of entertainment. From his noteworthy roles in films to his remarkable talent as a writer and contributor to soundtracks, Jory has contributed significantly to the Canadian creative industry. With his impressive net worth, it is evident that Jory's hard work, dedication, and undeniable talent have rewarded him with financial success in his multifaceted career.

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Biography/Timeline

1930

Born in Dawson City, Yukon, of American parents, he was the boxing and wrestling champion of the United States Coast Guard during his military Service, and he kept his burly physique. He toured with theater troupes and appeared on Broadway, before making his Hollywood debut in 1930. He initially played romantic leads, but later was mostly cast as the villain, likely due to his distinctive seemingly coal-black eyes that might be perceived as 'threatening'. He made over 150 films and dozens of TV episodes, as well as writing two plays. His long career in radio included starring in the series Dangerously Yours.

1938

He is remembered for his roles as malevolent Injun Joe in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938), Jonas Wilkerson, the opportunistic overseer of the slaves at Tara in Gone with the Wind and as Lamont Cranston, aka 'The Shadow', in the 1942 serial film The Shadow. He also portrayed Oberon in Max Reinhardt's 1935 film adaptation of Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream.

1941

He co-starred in seven Hopalong Cassidy films between the years 1941 and 1943, usually cast in the role of a villain with the exception of his role as a broad-shouldered lumberjack in the film Riders of the Timberline (1941).

1944

He starred in the radio series "Dangerously Yours" beginning in July, 1944. The series was retitled "Matinee Theater" in October, 1944 and ran through April, 1945. Each episode was a dramatic reworking of famous literary works. The first episode dated 7/2/44 was "The Highwayman", a dramatic interpretation of the Alfred Noyes poem.

1946

In 1946 he narrated "Tubby the Tuba" for children, which was inducted in 2005 in the National Recording Registry and also introduces the orchestra to young listeners. The story tells of a tuba who doesn't fit in. He also narrated "Bumpo the Ballerina", whose title character is an elephant.

1957

In 1957, Jory was cast in the role of the Southern Baptist pastor George Washington Truett of the First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, in the episode "Lone Star Preacher" of the syndicated religion anthology series, Crossroads.

1959

From 1959 to 1961, he appeared with Patrick McVey in the 78-episode syndicated television police drama, Manhunt. Jory played the lead role of Detective Lieutenant Howard Finucane. McVey was cast as police reporter Ben Andrews.

1960

For his contribution to the motion picture industry, Victor Jory was honored in 1960 with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His star is located at 6605 Hollywood Blvd.

1962

In 1962, Jory was cast as Deacon Lee in the two-part episode, "Policemen Die Alone" of Leslie Nielsen's ABC crime drama, The New Breed. That same year, Jory guest starred as Mike Dahlback in the episode "Ride to a Fall" in the NBC modern western series, Empire, starring Richard Egan as rancher Jim Redigo. He also played Helen Keller's father in The Miracle Worker, for which his costars Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke won Academy Awards.

1964

In 1964, along with actresses Coleen Gray and Susan Seaforth, Jory testified before the United States Congress as part of "Project Prayer," arguing in favor of an amendment to the United States Constitution to restore school prayer, which the United States Supreme Court struck down in two decisions in 1962 and 1963.

1977

In 1977, near the end of his career, Jory guest starred as an aging Federal Bureau of Investigation agent in James Garner's The Rockford Files episode, "The Attractive Nuisance."

1982

Jory died on February 12, 1982 at the age of 79 from a heart attack in Santa Monica, California.

2000

Jory had two children, Jon and Jean. Jon Jory headed the Actors Theater of Louisville, Kentucky, for thirty-one years, which he helped to build into one of America's most respected regional theater companies. He left the job in 2000 to become professor of drama at the University of Washington in Seattle.