John Gunther(1901-1970)

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John Gunther was born on 30 August 1901 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for Continent perdu (1955), Death Be Not Proud (1975) and John Gunther's High Road (1959). He was married to Jane (Perry) Vandercook and Frances Powell Fineman. He died on 29 May 1970 in New York City, New York, USA.

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Continent perdu

5.2

Writer

1955

Death Be Not Proud

7.9

TV Movie

Writer

1975

John Gunther's High Road

TV Series

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Self (Host)
Self - Host
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Information Please: Series 3, No. 1

Short

Self - Panel Member

1941

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Writer

Death Be Not Proud
7.9
TV Movie
- memoir Death Be Not Proud
- 1975
Continent perdu
5.2
- English Narration
- 1955

Actor

Thunder Birds: Soldiers of the Air
6.1
- Special Commentary (uncredited)
- 1942

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Born
- August 30, 1901
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died
- May 29, 1970
- New York City, New York, USA(liver cancer)
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Other works
Biography (of Douglas MacArthur): "The Riddle of MacArthur".
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- 1 Print Biography
- 1 Portrayal

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He had two children from his first marriage: Judith (1928-1929) and John (1929-1947), whose death was the catalyst for "Death Be Not Proud". He had one son, Nicholas, from his second marriage.

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