Lee Marvin

Lee Marvin, (February 19, 1924 - August 29, 1987) was an American film actor.

Later life

He generally starred in 'easier' films in the 1970s and 1980s, down-playing the clarity and cruelty of his earlier roles. His 1970s films were Monte Walsh (1970), Prime Cut (1972), Pocket Money (1972), Emperor of the North Pole (1973), The Spikes Gang (1974), The Klansman (1974), Shout at the Devil (1976), The Great Scout and Cathouse Thursday (1976), Avalanche Express (1978). His last big role was given to him by Samuel Fuller for The Big Red One (1980). His remaining films were Death Hunt (1981), Gorky Park (1983), Dog Day (1984), The Dirty Dozen: The Next Mission (1985), with his final appearance being in The Delta Force (1986).

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Prime Cut - Pocket Money - Emperor of the North Pole - The Klansman - Shout at the Devil - Samuel Fuller - The Big Red One - Death Hunt - Gorky Park - Dog Day - The Delta Force

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In 1973, Marvin was sued by long-time girlfriend Michelle Triola, who, though the couple never married, sought financial compensation similar to alimony. Though Marvin ultimately prevailed after an eight-year battle, the case is regarded as a landmark palimony ruling. See Marvin v. Marvin, 18 Cal. 3d 660 (1976)http://online.ceb.com/calcases/C3/18C3d660.htm.

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1973 - Alimony - Palimony - 18 Cal. 3d 660

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Marvin died in 1987 of a heart attack in Tucson, Arizona at the age of 63, and is interred at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia.

Related Topics:
Tucson - Arizona - Arlington National Cemetery - Virginia

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