Victor Jory Biography

Fast Facts

• Received a Star on the Walk of Fame in 1960 for his work in motion pictures
• Toured with theater troupes and appeared on Broadway prior to his film debut in 1930
• Known in the industry for his sinister looks and distinctive voice
• Perhaps best remembered for his role as Injun Joe in "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," as Jonas Wilkerson in "Gone with the Wind" and as Lamont Cranston in "The Shadow․"
• Former narrator of the Battle of Atlanta at the Cyclorama in Atlanta, Ga
• Was a naturalized citizen of the United States of America
• Boxing and wrestling champion of the Coast Guard during his military career