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John Paul Getty III(1956-2011)

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John Paul Getty III was born on 5 November 1956 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. He was an actor, known for The State of Things (1982), The Territory (1981) and Schneeweißrosenrot (1991). He was married to Gisela Getty. He died on 5 February 2011 in Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
BornNovember 5, 1956
DiedFebruary 5, 2011(54)
BornNovember 5, 1956
DiedFebruary 5, 2011(54)
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Known for

The State of Things (1982)
The State of Things
6.9
  • Dennis(as J. Paul Getty III)
  • 1982
The Territory (1981)
The Territory
6.2
  • Ron - guide(as paul Guetty jnr)
  • 1981
Schneeweißrosenrot (1991)
Schneeweißrosenrot
7.2
  • Self(as Paul Getty Jr.)
  • 1991
Dickie Bird in Dickie Bird - A Rare Speices (1996)
Dickie Bird - A Rare Speices
TV Special
  • Self
  • 1996

Credits

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Actor

  • The State of Things (1982)
    The State of Things
    6.9
    • Dennis (as J. Paul Getty III)
    • 1982
  • The Territory (1981)
    The Territory
    6.2
    • Ron - guide (as paul Guetty jnr)
    • 1981

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • J. Paul Getty III
  • Born
    • November 5, 1956
    • Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
  • Died
    • February 5, 2011
    • Buckinghamshire, England, UK
  • Spouse
    • Gisela GettySeptember 12, 1974 - 1992 (divorced, 2 children)
  • Children
    • Balthazar Getty
  • Relatives
      Jean Paul Getty(Grandparent)
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Biographical Movies
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Article
    • 1 Pictorial

Did you know

  • Trivia
    He was kidnapped in 1973 and the kidnappers cut off one of his ears. In 1981 he suffered a massive drug-induced stroke.

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