Lee Marvin

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

Trivia

• The myth about Lee Marvin fighting alongside Bob Keeshan (alias Captain Kangaroo) at the Battle of Iwo Jima is not true.
• Another myth about a brother who was a major general in US Army Intelligence is not true. Some say there was a fellow involved with remote viewing who looks like Marvin, however.
• A book regarding the films of Lee Marvin, Lee Marvin: His Films and Career was written by Robert J. Lentz in 1999. This book details all the films and also the television roles of Marvin. It does not delve into his personal life.
• Jim Jarmusch is the founder of a secret society The Sons of Lee Marvin whose members reportedly include Tom Waits and John Lurie.
• Allegedly descended from Thomas Jefferson and related to Robert E. Lee. (as per )
• When visiting co-star Vivien Leigh at her home in London, England with his partner, Michelle Triola (of "palimony" fame), he tore up a deck of antique playing cards that they were playing with. Much to Triola's surprise, Leigh was not at all disturbed by Marvin's boorish behavior but seemed enchanted by him. (as per )