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My Take
Christopher George had that rugged, square-jawed leading-man quality that made him a natural fit for 1960s and 70s action and adventure fare, and The Rat Patrol gave him his signature role as the desert-warfare commander. What I find interesting is how comfortably he moved into genre cinema later, popping up in grindhouse and horror titles like Grizzly and Lucio Fulci's City of the Living Dead, the kind of work that earns a devoted cult following. A real-life Marine veteran, he carried genuine military bearing onscreen. His death at just 52 cut short a steady, hardworking career that left him a quiet fixture of an era.
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Overview
Christopher George (February 25, 1931 - November 28, 1983) was an American actor and former model from Royal Oak, Michigan. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he became known for his starring role in the 1960s television series The Rat Patrol and appeared in numerous films, including action and horror pictures such as Grizzly and City of the Living Dead. He was married to actress Lynda Day George. He died in 1983 at the age of 52.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Christopher George
- Name (Japanese)
- クリストファー・ジョージ
- Reading
- くりすとふぁー・じょーじ
- Born
- February 25, 1931 – November 28, 1983
- Origin
- Royal Oak, Michigan, United States
- Occupation
- Television actor / Film actor / Model / Actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Goat
2. Background
- High school
- Miami High School
- University
- University of Miami
Awards & achievements
- Good Conduct Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Christopher George born?
Christopher George was born on February 25, 1931.
When did Christopher George die?
Christopher George died on November 28, 1983, aged 52.
Where was Christopher George from?
Christopher George was from Royal Oak, Michigan, United States.
What did Christopher George do?
Christopher George worked as Television actor, Film actor, Model, Actor.
Where did Christopher George study?
Christopher George attended University of Miami.
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