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Maurice Petty(1939-2020)

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Maurice Petty was born on 27 March 1939 in Level Cross, North Carolina, USA. He was an actor, known for 43: The Richard Petty Story (1972), NASCAR on CBS (1960) and ESPN SportsCentury (1999). He was married to Patricia Harris. He died on 25 July 2020 in the USA.
BornMarch 27, 1939
DiedJuly 25, 2020(81)
BornMarch 27, 1939
DiedJuly 25, 2020(81)
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Known for

Darren McGavin in 43: The Richard Petty Story (1972)
43: The Richard Petty Story
5.7
  • Maurice Petty
  • 1972
NASCAR on CBS (1960)
NASCAR on CBS
7.4
TV Series
  • Self - Crew Member
  • Self - Interviewee
ESPN SportsCentury (1999)
ESPN SportsCentury
7.1
TV Series
  • Self
Richard Petty: The Legend (1992)
Richard Petty: The Legend
Video
  • Self
  • 1992

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Actor

  • Darren McGavin in 43: The Richard Petty Story (1972)
    43: The Richard Petty Story
    5.7
    • Maurice Petty
    • 1972

Personal details

  • Born
    • March 27, 1939
    • Level Cross, North Carolina, USA
  • Died
    • July 25, 2020
    • USA
  • Spouse
    • Patricia Harris1962 - May 11, 2014 (her death, 4 children)
  • Children
      Ritchie Petty
  • Parents
      Lee Petty
  • Relatives
      Richard Petty(Sibling)

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