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Errol Flynn

Errol Flynn

Acting
20 Jun 1909
14 Oct 1959
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Biography

Errol Leslie Thomson Flynn (June 20, 1909 - October 14, 1959) was an Australian-American actor and writer. He is popularly remembered as a charismatic romantic hero in the eight films he starred in with Olivia de Havilland. Flynn’s most iconic role came as Robin Hood in "The Adventures of Robin Hood" (1938). After signing with Warner Bros. Pictures in January 1935, Flynn’s rise to stardom was swift. The studio decided to take a risk casting the unknown 26-year-old as the lead in "Captain Blood"...

Also Known As

Errol Leslie Flynn, Errol Leslie Thomson Flynn

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