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Tom Tryon

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For the English author of self-help books, see Thomas Tryon. For the American architect, see Thomas Tryon (architect). Tom Tryon Tryon in The Unholy Wife (1957) Born Thomas Tryon ( 1926-01-14 ) January 14, 1926 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. Died September 4, 1991 (1991-09-04) (aged 65) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Occupation Actor, writer Years active 1955–1991 Spouse(s) Ann Noyes (1955–1958, divorced) [1] Partner(s) Clive Clerk (1970s) [2] Calvin Culver [3] Thomas "Tom" Tryon (January 14, 1926 – September 4, 1991) was an American film and television actor as well as a novelist. He is best known for playing the title role in the film The Cardinal (1963), featured roles in the war films The Longest Day (1962) and In Harm's Way (1965) with John Wayne, and especially the Walt Disney television character Texas John Slaughter (1958–1961). He later turned to the writing of prose fiction and screenplays, and wrote several science fiction, horror and mystery novels. Content...

Robert Mulligan

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Robert Patrick Mulligan Mulligan on the set of "The Man in the Moon", 1991. Born Robert Patrick Mulligan ( 1925-08-23 ) August 23, 1925 The Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S. Died December 20, 2008 (2008-12-20) (aged 83) Lyme, Connecticut, U.S. Occupation Director Years active 1948–1992 Robert Patrick Mulligan (August 23, 1925 – December 20, 2008) was an American film and television director best known as the director of humanistic American dramas, including To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), Summer of '42 (1971), The Other (1972), Same Time, Next Year (1978) and The Man in the Moon (1991). He was also known in the 1960s for his extensive collaborations with producer Alan J. Pakula. He was the elder brother of actor Richard Mulligan. Contents 1 Early life and career 2 Film career: 1950s–1960s 3 1970s 4 1980s 5 1990s 6 Personal life 7 Death 8 Style 9 Filmography 10 References 11 External links Early life and career Mulligan studied at Fordham University befo...