Details About Hugh Marlowe: Parents, Ethnicity, Measurements



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Hugh Marlowe was born Hugh Herbert Hipple on October 30, 1911 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His parents were both vaudeville performers, and his early education came from a variety of schools as the family toured the country. When he was sixteen, Hugh left home to strike out on his own. He took a variety of odd jobs before landing a spot in a stock company in New York City. From there, he made his way to Hollywood, where he changed his name to Hugh Marlowe and began appearing in films.

Marlowe’s career spanned more than four decades and included roles in such classics as All About Eve, The Day the Earth Stood Still, and Elmer Gantry. He also appeared on television, including stints on The Twilight Zone and Star Trek. In addition to his acting career, Marlowe was also a successful songwriter, penning the lyrics to “The Ballad of High Noon” and “A Kiss to Build a Dream On.”

Marlowe was married three times and had four children. His first marriage, to actress Helen Gilbert, ended in divorce. His second marriage, to actress Janice Rule, lasted from 1954 until her death in 1983. His third marriage was to actress Lynn Loring; the couple divorced in 1999.

Marlowe died of natural causes on May 2, 1982 at the age of 70.

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia