Jack La Rue
Actor

Jack La Rue Net Worth

Jack La Rue was an American actor born in New York City in 1902. He was discovered on Broadway by director Howard Hawks and brought to Hollywood to play a gangster in Scarface (1932). Although he lost that role to George Raft, he became well-known for his mean, sexy gangster roles in films like The Story of Temple Drake (1933). He was also occasionally cast against type in movies like A Farewell to Arms (1932). His final film was Paesano: A Voice in the Night (1975).
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor
Birth Day May 03, 1902
Birth Place  New York City, New York, United States
Age 118 YEARS OLD
Died On January 11, 1984(1984-01-11) (aged 81)\nSanta Monica, California, U.S.
Birth Sign Gemini
Occupation Film and stage actor
Years active 1923-1977
Spouse(s) Constance Deighton Simpson (1938-1946) (divorce) Violet Edith von Rosenberg (1949-1955) (annulment) Anne Giordano (1962-1967) (annulment)

💰 Net worth

Jack La Rue, a renowned actor in the United States, is projected to have a net worth ranging between $100,000 and $1 million in 2024. With a remarkable career spanning several decades, La Rue has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Known for his captivating performances, he has earned both critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase. As he continues to showcase his versatility and talent, it is no surprise that his wealth continues to grow, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the world of acting.

Biography/Timeline

1923

La Rue went from high school to his first acting job, in Otis Skinner's road company production of Blood and Sand. He performed in Broadway plays from around 1923 to 1931. According to La Rue, while appearing in Mae West's play Diamond Lil, he was spotted by Howard Hawks, who offered him a part in the film Scarface (1932), starring Paul Muni.

1933

He moved to Hollywood, where he appeared in numerous films. However, Scarface was not one of them. La Rue stated in a newspaper article that, after four days, Hawks had to replace him with George Raft because La Rue was taller than Muni and had a more powerful voice. Later, however, Raft turned down the role of the despicable villain in The Story of Temple Drake (1933), fearing it would damage his screen image, so the part went to La Rue. Sometimes mistaken for Humphrey Bogart, he played thugs and Gangsters for the most part. However, Director Frank Borzage atypically cast him as a priest in the 1932 version of A Farewell to Arms simply because, according to newspaper columnist Hubbard Keavy, he was "tired of seeing conventional characters". La Rue stated he turned down a role in The Godfather (1972) and many parts in the television series The Untouchables because of the way they portrayed Italian-Americans.

1938

He was married three times. La Rue married Los Angeles socialite Constance Deighton Simpson on September 22, 1938, in London. She obtained a divorce on December 17, 1946, charging him with mental cruelty. In 1955, he obtained an annulment from former Baroness Violet Edith von Rosenberg after six years of marriage, claiming she had only married him to obtain American citizenship and that they separated after less than two months. He married Anne Giordano on August 12, 1962; she obtained an annulment in 1967. Jack La Rue had no children.

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