Larry Buster Crabbe

Movie Actor

Birthday February 7, 1908

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Oakland, CA

DEATH DATE Apr 23, 1983 (75)

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About

Olympic swimmer turned actor who portrayed Tarzan and Flash Gordon in popular 1930s film serials. His other notable credits include Jungle Man, Buck Rogers, and King of the Congo.

Before Fame

He competed in the 1928 and 1932 Olympic games as a swimmer.

Trivia

He became USC's first All-American Swimmer.

Family Life

His grandson is Nick Holt, a successful college football coach.

Associated With

He co-starred with Betty Grable in the 1933 film The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi.

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