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John Alexander

Born:
January 1, 1897 in Newport, KY
Occupation:
Actor
Biography:
Portly, penguin-shaped actor John Alexander was brought to Hollywood in 1941 to recreate the stage role of Teddy Brewster in Frank Capra's film version of Arsenic and Old Lace. Alexander entered the comedy-movie hall of fame in this role of a demented, middle-aged fellow who imagined himself to be...Read More

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