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Lee Marvin (February 19, 1924 – August 29, 1987) was an American film and television actor, best known for his hardboiled supporting characters, such as military officers, soldiers and villains. One of the most famous Marvin's works is his role of Detective Lieutenant Frank in M Squad, an NBC crime series. Marvin's unique aggressive nature was adored and highly valued by many respected directors and producers.

In 1966, Marvin received several awards, including an Academy Award for Best Actor, and Best Actor BAFTA and the Best Actor Golden Globe, for his dual roles in the Western comedy film Cat Ballou.

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Kirk Yates

What Musical was he in? Paint Your Wagon..he sang, so did Clint Eastwood.

James Woodley

He was also in the 2nd w/war and received medals but on his grave stone he is just a PFC. Brave man .

Jeff Brobeck

Dirty Dozen

Corey Taylor

The Dirty Dozen AND Paint Your Wagon? No one can say he didn't have range!

( EIGHT**BALL)

Picture defines who he is Hey it's Lee Marvin should I say Delta Force with Chuck Norris.

Norman Witt

Get out of that shadow dude,..Great line from a bad guy Lee Marvin in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance saying it to James Stewart.Of course we all know,John Wayne shot him with a rifle ..

Bill Coe

Kirk Yates, I Was Born Under a Wandering Star.

Carmine-James Pitaniello

Kirk Yates, You really refer to Marvin's singing "...born under a wandering star" as singing. I've hear Coyotes howl better...lol....too funny.

steve

He portrayed Detective Lieutenant Frank BALLINGER on "M Squad."

Ellen75

I love “who is this,” questions about actors .

paulazaroff

It is great fun. Thanks for making my days of ennui go by.

Kelly Tharp

Kirk Yates, He was also thrown out of the Baker Elks lodge during filming for being drunk and disorderly...family in eastern Oregon.

moparbrianw

Loved him in Death Hunt with Charles Bronson.

Alexandrite

Loved Lee Marvin!

abjanda

Loved him Cat Balou

David Sarlo

Oops, “Starred”

David Sarlo

Paint your wagon and Cat Balou were great steps, outside his tough guy persona. Marvin start in some of my favorite movies.

John Grubb

His movies were awesome, and a military veteran!!

balegal debby

I remember watching the academy awards when Mr. Marvin received his Oscar. He graciously agreed part of the reason he won was due to the horse. I agreed as did my parents.