Bruce Bennett

Birth Name:

Harold Herman Brix

Birth Place:

Tacoma, Washington, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer

In 1928, he won a silver medal in shot put at the Olympics
Earned a degree in economics from the University of Washington
Became involved in acting after getting a screen test with Paramount from his friend Douglas Fairbanks Jr
Changed his stage name because he was too closely associated with "Tarzan" roles
Lost out on a role in "Tarzan the Ape Man" due to a shoulder injury
Played on the Washington football team at the 1926 Rose Bowl
Served in the United States Navy during the outbreak of World War II

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