William Lundigan
Actor

William Lundigan Net Worth

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William Lundigan was a successful actor and radio announcer born in Syracuse, New York. He was an athletic man who played football, basketball, and tennis at Syracuse University. He was discovered by Charles R. Rogers, head of production at Universal Studios, after Rogers heard Lundigan's voice on a radio commercial. Later in his career, Lundigan was the host of two CBS programs, Climax! and Shower of Stars, and was a goodwill ambassador for Chrysler Motors, traveling over 100,000 miles and visiting 560,000 people in 90 weeks.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Soundtrack
Birth Day June 12, 1914
Birth Place  Syracuse, New York, United States
Age 106 YEARS OLD
Died On December 20, 1975(1975-12-20) (aged 61)\nDuarte, California, U.S.
Birth Sign Cancer
Cause of death heart congestion
Resting place Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California
Occupation Actor
Years active 1937–1971
Spouse(s) Rena Morgan (1945-1975; his death) 1 child

💰 Net worth

William Lundigan, a renowned actor and soundtrack artist in the United States, is expected to have a net worth ranging between $100K to $1M by 2024. Throughout his successful career, Lundigan has not only captivated audiences with his impressive acting skills but also contributed to numerous soundtracks, showcasing his versatility and passion for the entertainment industry. With his extensive body of work and widespread popularity, it comes as no surprise that his net worth continues to grow as he remains an influential figure in the world of film and music.

Biography/Timeline

1937

A graduate of Nottingham High School, Lundigan studied law at Syracuse University, earning money as a radio announcer at WFBL. He graduated and passed the bar examination before events changed his career path. A Universal Pictures production chief heard Lundigan's voice, met him, arranged a screen test and signed him to a motion picture contract in 1937.

1959

Lundigan was host for Climax! and Shower of Stars. From September 30, 1959, to September 7, 1960, Lundigan portrayed Col. Edward McCauley in the CBS television series, Men into Space.

1963

In 1963 and 1964, Lundigan joined fellow actors Walter Brennan, Chill Wills, and Efrem Zimbalist, Jr., in making appearances on behalf of U.S. Senator Barry M. Goldwater, the Republican nominee in the campaign against U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson.

1975

Lundigan died of apparent heart failure on December 20, 1975, at Hope Medical Center in Duarte, California. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

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Tags 1914 births 1975 deaths Nottingham High School (Syracuse, New York) alumni Male actors from New York (state) American male television actors American male film actors American people of Irish descent Burials at Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City Disease-related deaths in California Male actors from Los Angeles County, California People from Syracuse, New York United States Marines California Republicans 20th-century American male actors

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