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John Dall was born on May 26, 1918 in New York City, New York, United States. Public records list John Dall as a stage actor, film actor and television actor. Death is recorded on January 15, 1971, at the age of 52. Credited works include Gun Crazy.
My Take
John Dall fascinates me precisely because he never became a marquee star, yet he left an indelible mark in roles that demanded a chilling, brittle intelligence. His turn as the cerebral killer in Hitchcock's Rope and his doomed drift through Gun Crazy reveal an actor utterly comfortable playing men whose minds outrun their morality. A New York stage product, he brought theatrical precision to the screen. I admire performers like him, who specialize in unease rather than charm, and I find his early death at fifty-two a genuine loss to a certain strain of intelligent, dangerous American cinema.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Dall
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・ドール
- Reading
- じょん・どーる
- Born
- May 26, 1918 – January 15, 1971
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Horse
2. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Gun Crazy |
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20Dall
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A7%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%89%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1336879
4. About this entry
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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.
Frequently asked questions
When was John Dall born?
Born May 26, 1918.
When did John Dall die?
Died January 15, 1971, aged 52.
Where was John Dall from?
John Dall was from New York City, New York, United States.
What did John Dall do?
John Dall worked as stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
What was John Dall known for?
Notable works include Gun Crazy.
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