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Lee Kinsolving

1938 – 1974

American actor

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Lived 1938 – 1974 (aged 36). Lee Kinsolving was an American actor, stage actor and television actor.

Arthur Lee Kinsolving Jr. (August 30, 1938 – December 4, 1974), was an American film, theater and television actor. In 1960, Kinsolving was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor at the 18th Golden Globe Awards for his role as Sammy Goldenbaum in the film The Dark at the Top of the Stairs.

Early life and career Kinsolving was born on August 30, 1938, in Boston, Massachusetts, where his father, Arthur Lee Kinsolving, was serving as the rector of Trinity Church at the time. Father Kinsolving later became the rector of St. James' Episcopal Church, which brought the family to New York City. They were divorced in April 1972.

Death On December 4, 1974, Kinsolving died in Palm Beach, Florida at the age of 36 from a sudden respiratory illness.

Filmography + Film Year Title Role Notes1959 The Rifleman Tim Elder Season 1 Episode 39: "Boomerang"1959 Have Gun Will Travel Jamie Murdock Season 2 Episode 33: "The Sons of Aaron Murdock"1960 All the Young Men Pvt. Dean 1960 The Dark at the Top of the Stairs Sammy Golden 1961 The Explosive Generation Dan Carlyle 1964 The Twilight Zone Scott Season 5 Episode 18: "Black Leather Jackets"1964 Gunsmoke Jess & Jay Bartell Episode: "The Other Half"1964 The Outer Limits Ethan Wechsler Season 1 Episode 21: "The Children of Spider County"

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Who was Lee Kinsolving?

American actor (1938-1974)

When was Lee Kinsolving born?

Lee Kinsolving was born on 30 August 1938 in Boston.

When did Lee Kinsolving die?

Lee Kinsolving died on 4 December 1974 in Palm Beach.

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Lee Kinsolving was an actor, stage actor and television actor.

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Lee Kinsolving was American.

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· Wikipedia: Lee Kinsolving

· Wikidata: Q1699775

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