Gordon Scott

Gordon Scott

ACTOR

Physical Education major Gordon Weschkul left the University of Oregon after one term. He became an infantry drill instructor (rifle, pistol and bayonet; judo and hand-to-hand combat; close order drill), then a military policeman. After his honorable discharge in 1947, he was a fireman, cowboy, and farm machinery salesman. In 1953, a Las Vegas lifeguard, he was spotted by a pair of Hollywood agents who introduced him and his 19-inch biceps to Sol Lesser, who had already conducted 200 tests in search of a new Tarzan. The producer gave him a seven-year contract and a new last name. His three MGM Tarzans were run-of-the mill, but his two for Sy Weintraub, through Paramount, marked a rebirth of the Tarzan character. The movies were well received. Weintraub was looking for a leaner, more thoughtful Tarzan so Scott moved on to a number of Italian strong-man spectaculars and spaghetti westerns, becoming a sensation in Europe.
  • When was
    Gordon Scott born?

    Gordon Scott was born on Tuesday, August 3, 1926

  • Where was
    Gordon Scott born?

    Gordon Scott was born in Portland, Oregon, USA

  • How old was
    Gordon Scott when they died?

    Gordon Scott was 81

  • When did Gordon Scott die?

    Gordon Scott died on
    Monday, April 30, 2007

  • How tall is Gordon Scott?

    Gordon Scott is 6'3"(1.91m)


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