George Montgomery Overview:

Legendary actor, George Montgomery, was born George Montgomery Letz on Aug 27, 1916 in Brady, MT. Montgomery died at the age of 84 on Dec 12, 2000 in Rancho Mirage, CA .

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Few Hollywood heroes were more virile than husky six-footer George Montgomery, who rode the upper-bracket western range (beginning as a stunt man) for more than 20 years, before becoming a star-writer-director of some very presentable action yarns filmed mostly in the Philippines. Married to Dinah Shore 1943-1960: never remarried. Once a champion heavyweight boxer.

(Source: available at Amazon Quinlan's Film Stars).

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He was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Television. Montgomery was never nominated for an Academy Award.

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George Montgomery Quotes:

Pat Garrett: A lot of us have fought hard to hold this country, and I don't think we should give it to Cassidy on a silver platter.


Steve Patrick: There are two things that just aren't allowed on cattle drives: women and whiskey.


Bill Abbott: Now listen cutie-pie. I'm a big, bad trumpet player, and never in my life have I seen anything so gorgeous coming off a dance floor. I've seen thousands. I've kissed some of them, but not like I'm going to kiss you.


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George Montgomery Facts
An excellent craftsman, he ran a cabinet shop for over 40 years while directing and appearing in action movies. He also designed and built 11 houses for friends and family.

Left Hollywood in 1943 to enlist in the US Army Air Corps. After his discharge he went back to Hollywood and resumed his career.

Was a heavyweight boxer before becoming an actor.

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