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John Armstrong(1914-1987)

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John Armstrong
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John Armstrong was born on 25 October 1914 in San Antonio, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for Husbands (1970), The Adventures of Ellery Queen (1950) and Little Prince and the Eight Headed Dragon (1963). He was married to Fay Sappington. He died on 28 January 1987 in Bexar County, Texas, USA.
BornOctober 25, 1914
DiedJanuary 28, 1987(72)
BornOctober 25, 1914
DiedJanuary 28, 1987(72)
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Known for

Peter Falk, John Cassavetes, and Ben Gazzara in Husbands (1970)
Husbands
7.0
  • 'Happy Birthday' Singer
  • 1970
The Adventures of Ellery Queen (1950)
The Adventures of Ellery Queen
6.2
TV Series
  • Scott

Credits

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Actor

  • Peter Falk, John Cassavetes, and Ben Gazzara in Husbands (1970)
    Husbands
    7.0
    • 'Happy Birthday' Singer
    • 1970
  • Elizabeth Taylor in BUtterfield 8 (1960)
    BUtterfield 8
    6.4
    • Doorman (uncredited)
    • 1960
  • The Adventures of Ellery Queen (1950)
    The Adventures of Ellery Queen
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Scott
    • 1951

Soundtrack

  • Peter Falk, John Cassavetes, and Ben Gazzara in Husbands (1970)
    Husbands
    7.0
    • performer: "Happy Birthday to You" (1893) (uncredited)
    • 1970

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Wake in Fright
Trailer 2:03
Wake in Fright

Personal details

  • Born
    • October 25, 1914
    • San Antonio, Texas, USA
  • Died
    • January 28, 1987
    • Bexar County, Texas, USA
  • Spouse
    • Fay SappingtonMay 22, 1941 - December 7, 1984 (her death, 2 children)

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