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Jack La Rue

Jack La Rue

Acting
03 May 1902
11 Jan 1984
New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Jack La Rue (born Gaspere Biondolillo) was an American stage, screen, and television actor. 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, starring Paul Muni. He moved to Hollywood, where he appeared in numerous films. However, ...

Also Known As

Gaspere Biondolillo, Jack LaRue, The Latin Lover (nickname), Gaspare Biondolillo

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