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My Take
Gary Merrill is one of those reliable character men I keep circling back to. Over fifty features, plus a string of short-lived TV series, suggests a working actor who simply never stopped, and being cast in All About Eve put him in rarefied company. What interests me most is that he held the screen opposite Bette Davis, whom he married, without being swallowed by her formidable presence. That takes a quiet confidence. I respect performers who keep grinding even when their series fizzle, and Merrill clearly had the temperament for the long haul rather than the quick flash of fame.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gary Merrill
- Name (Japanese)
- ゲイリー・メリル
- Reading
- げいりー・めりる
- Born
- August 2, 1915 – March 5, 1990
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rabbit
- Origin
- Hartford, Connecticut, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / voice actor
2. Background
- University
- Bowdoin College
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Gary Merrill born?
August 2, 1915 – March 5, 1990.
Where is Gary Merrill from?
Gary Merrill is from Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
What does Gary Merrill do?
Gary Merrill works as actor, television actor, film actor, voice actor.
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7. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.