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Tom Tully

 
Actor: Tom Tully
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  • Born: Aug 21, 1908 in Durango, Colorado
  • Died: Apr 21, 1982 in Newport Beach, California
  • Occupation: Actor
  • Active: '40s-'60s
  • Major Genres: Drama, Comedy
  • Career Highlights: Love Me or Leave Me, Ruby Gentry, I'll Be Seeing You
  • First Major Screen Credit: I'll Be Seeing You (1944)

Biography

Unable to meet the exacting academic requirements of the Naval Academy, Colorado-born Tom Tully entered the service branch of his choice as a common seaman. Following this, Tully worked as a junior reporter for the Denver Post. He decided to become a radio actor simply because the money was better. After several theatrical flops, Tully managed to hitch himself to a success with Eugene O'Neill's Ah, Wilderness. In 1944, he arrived in Hollywood to appear in I'll Be Seeing You. Among his many tough-but-tender screen characterizations was the role of the first commander of the "Caine" in 1954's The Caine Mutiny, a performance which earned Tully an Oscar nomination. From 1954 through 1960, Tom Tully essayed the role of Inspector Matt Grebb on the TV detective series Lineup (aka San Francisco Beat). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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Tom Tully
Born August 21, 1908(1908-08-21)
Durango, Colorado, United States
Died April 27, 1982 (aged 73)
Newport Beach, California, United States
Occupation Actor
Years active 1932-1973
Spouse(s) Frances McHugh (1938 - 1953)
Ida Johnson (1954 - April 27, 1982)

Tom Tully (August 21, 1908 – April 27, 1982) was an American actor.

Biography

Born in Durango, Colorado, Tully served in the United States Navy and worked as junior reporter for the Denver Post before went into acting because he felt the pay was better. Tully started out on stage before eventually acting in Hollywood films in 1944. He received an Academy Award nomination for the role of the first commander of the "Caine" in 1954's The Caine Mutiny, with Humphrey Bogart. From 1954 through 1960, he played the role of Inspector Matt Grebb on the CBS television detective series The Lineup. His last role was as a crooked gun dealer in Don Siegel's thriller Charley Varrick (1973).

Tully died of cancer on April 27, 1982 in Newport Beach, California.

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