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My Take
Lee Marvin is, for my money, one of the most authentic tough guys ever to grace the screen. That bass voice and prematurely white hair were unforgettable, but what gives his hardboiled roles their weight is that he genuinely earned them. A Marine wounded at Saipan and awarded the Purple Heart, he had walked through real horror, and you can feel that lived experience behind every villain and outsider he played. The Academy Award for Cat Ballou only confirmed what audiences already sensed. He wasn't a polished matinee idol; he was the real, weathered article. We simply don't make actors like him anymore.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lee Marvin
- Name (Japanese)
- リー・マーヴィン
- Reading
- りー・まーゔぃん
- Born
- February 19, 1924 – August 29, 1987
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rat
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 186 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / actor / military personnel / television actor / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Saint Leo University
Awards & achievements
- Purple Heart
- 1966 Academy Award for Best Actor
- 1965 Silver Bear
- 1965 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Lee Marvin born?
February 19, 1924 – August 29, 1987.
Where is Lee Marvin from?
Lee Marvin is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Lee Marvin do?
Lee Marvin works as film actor, actor, military personnel, television actor, stage actor.
How tall is Lee Marvin?
Lee Marvin is 186 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.