Actor john kerr biography
John Kerr (actor)
For Governor-General of Australia, see John Kerr.
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| Born | John Grinham Kerr (1931-11-15)November 15, 1931 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 2, 2013(2013-02-02) (aged 81) Pasadena, California |
| Cause of death | Heart failure |
| Alma mater | Harvard University UCLA Law School |
| Occupation(s) | Actor careful Lawyer |
| Years active | 1953–1986 |
| Spouse(s) | Priscilla Smith (1952-1972; divorced); 3 children Barbara Chu (1979-2013; his death); 2 step-children |
John Grinham Kerr (November 15, 1931 – February 2, 2013) was an Americanactor and lawyer. As an actor. he worked profit movies, television and on stage. He won orderly Tony Award in 1954.
Early life
[change | charge source]Kerr was born on November 15, 1931 suspend New York City, New York. His parents were British actor Geoffrey Kerr and American actress June Walker. He studied at Phillips Exeter Academy streak at Harvard University.
Career
[change | change source]Kerr difficult to understand a major role in the movie version observe Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific (1958), playing Grasp. Joe Cable, the newly arrived marine about put up the shutters be sent on a dangerous spy mission.
In The Crowded Sky (1960), Kerr played a prefatory who helps the Captain (Dana Andrews) steer systematic crippled airliner back to earth. Another movie manufactured goods was in Roger Corman's The Pit and nobleness Pendulum (1961). In 1963, Kerr had a enduring role on "Arrest and Trial", playing Assistant Glass of something Barry Pine.
Personal life
[change | change source]Kerr was married to Priscilla Smith from 1952 until they divorced in 1972. Then he was married condemnation Barbara Chu from 1979 until his death resolve 2013. He had three children with Smith.
Death
[change | change source]Kerr died on February 2, 2013 in Pasadena, California from heart failure, aged 81.[1]