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Earle Larrimore

1899 – 1947

American actor

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About Earle Larrimore

Lived 1899 – 1947 (aged 48). Earle Larrimore was an American actor, film actor and stage actor.

Eugene Earle Larimore (August 2, 1899 – October 22, 1947) was an American stage and film actor.

Biography Larimore was born in Portland, Oregon, in 1899. He was a cousin of actress Laura Hope Crews. He began his career as a stage actor, appearing on Broadway in various plays, such as Made in America (1925), and The Love City (1926). In 1932, he starred opposite Ruth Gordon in William Cotton's The Bride the Sun Shines On at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts, and as Orin Mannon in the original Broadway production of Mourning Becomes Electra. The same year, Larimore married actress Selena Royle. He starred opposite Tallulah Bankhead in the Broadway production of Dark Victory in 1934. Larimore and Royle eventually divorced in 1942. Larimore died in New York City on October 22, 1947.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1926 The Kick-Off Frank Preston 1928 Inspiration Jimmie

Stage credits Year Title Role Notes 1925 Made in America Bill Pickering Cort Theatre 1928 Strange Interlude Sam Evans John Golden Theatre 1935 Abide With Me Henry Marsden Ritz Theatre 1946–1947 The Iceman Cometh Willie Oban Martin Beck Theatre

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Who was Earle Larrimore?

American actor

When was Earle Larrimore born?

Earle Larrimore was born on 2 August 1899 in Portland.

When did Earle Larrimore die?

Earle Larrimore died on 22 October 1947.

What was Earle Larrimore's occupation?

Earle Larrimore was an actor, film actor and stage actor.

What nationality was Earle Larrimore?

Earle Larrimore was American.

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· Wikipedia: Earle Larrimore

· Wikidata: Q67687528

· DBpedia: Earle Larimore

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