Dear Jerry, Please never stop these videos as long as you possibly can...they mean so much to myself and to my generation and there's nothing quite like these out there!!!
I agree too. I'm watching this from Ireland, and I first became aware of your wonderful videos last year through a French friend in Paris France who is a big fan of your work. You are providing much pleasure and enjoyment to many people around the globe and we thank you for this. May you enjoy many more years of sharing your passion and beautiful voice with all of us. Sending you warm wishes and much love from across the waves in Ireland. xxx
Lee Marvin what a versatile actor, and a true product of his times - going up during the great depression and fighting in world War 2. We'll never see people of his character again.
In 1985 I had the pleasure of meeting Lee Marvin when he was doing a short promotional film for the Marines. I was a technical advisor. He took the time to talk to all of us and was a truly humble man and a professional.
In the mid 1950's, my mom worked for Mr Marvin as a domestic. He was always a very nice man to my mom and our family. I am the same age as his son. A memory that I have is my dad had dropped my mom off at Mr Marvin' s home. For some reason, when we were about to leave, our car wouldn't start and Mr Marvin came out of the house and he and my dad were under the hood of our car until they got it started. A simple jesture from a down to earth man left a lasting impression on me. Growing up, I would remember this every time I saw him on TV or in a movie.
+Tyrone Childs Thanks Tyrone. I heard when he left acting he was offered a million dollars for a movie but he refused. He was enjoying his life fishing etc. I am truly shocked to hear he died at 63 .
Mr. Skinner, I can not tell you how much I enjoyed this! Not many can appreciate the amount of time this research must taken! He was among one the many greats so many have forgotten!
Remarkable story about a remarkable man. He never let his trauma stop him reaching his career goals. Thank you as always Jerry for this wonderful documentary.
It's incredible the amount of Hollywood stars who were World War II veterans. Lee Marvin was always a favourite of mine growing up. Can't believe he's been dead over 30 years.
An engineer, Marine, actor, and renaissance man my father worked with at Lockheed had served with Lee in the Marines and they were lifelong friends. Never got to meet Lee Marvin personally, but he was nice enough to spend two hours on the phone with an admiring 9 year old (me).
I loved Lee Marvin in everything I saw him do. One of the funniest moments I saw him do in Cat Ballou was when he looked at the flowered casket of Cat's murdered father, paused a moment, and broke into "Happy Birthday to you...", then blew out the candelabra! The packed theatre roared with laughter for half a minute.
While visiting the grave of a good friend at Arlington, I found Marvin's grave. Tucked in-between those of Gregory Boyington and Joe Lewis, his marker is the standard "Government Issued". An Academy Award winning actor, he was evidently prouder of being a Marine. Semper Fi, Marine.
"I was born under a wandrin' star. Mud can make you prisoner. And the plains can bake you dry. Snow can burn your eyes. But only people make you cry.." Thx for the Video!
HI MY NAME IS WILLIAM SKINNER . THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING INTEREST IN MY DADS LATEST HOBBY ""VIDEOS"" HIM AND MY MOM TRAVEL WHEN NOT LOOKING OUT FOR US THREE GROWN CHILDREN AND GRAND KIDS. MY DAD IS EX AIRFORCE AND PRIVATE DETECTIVE 15 YRS . BUT MOST HUMBLE WISEST PERSON GOD EVER GAVE US. LOL. THANK YOU VIEWERS SO SO MUCH FOR KEEPING MOM AND DAD BUSY... AND OFF MY BUTT....HIS ELDEST SON WILLIAM....VIEWERS I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH.
Hi William, you have a really good Father , who is so talented and gifted . I've watched everyone of His videos, as I know millions have too... I do wish President Trump would honor you Father with The Medal of Freedom. He really deserves it more than anybody I can think of. Please hug him for us out here, when you see him again, and May God Bless you and all the Skinner Family.
My dear old mum never went out for a meal or a drink or to socialise in any way when we we're growing up she simply could not afford to having five kids and a husband in a two bedroom flat in Glasgow,this wee documentary brought memories flooding back for me to the one day my Mum WENT OUT with her old pal I remember her seeming a little nervous and excited,getting ready and saying bye to us as if she was leaving forever,she was back about three hours later making our dinner and talking about and laughing about PAINT YOUR WAGGON and she didn't stop talking about that movie for the next 40 years.My mum Mrs Martha Duff and her old pal Mrs Cameron are gone now but the memory of Lee Marvin in paint your waggon and that day will remain with me forever,so thank you for posting your video,thank you for helping me relive a beautiful memory.
In 1965 I was honored to meet this man along with Burt Lancaster, Woody Strode, and the rest of the Cast of "The Professionals" in the Salton Sea area along with my Dad. Anyway, long Story short, Mr Marvin was the highlight.
Loved him in the Big Red One, and Death Hunt with Charles Bronson. Can't imagine what he experienced in the island hopping campaigns..... RIP Sir, Semper Fidelis
Just love your short biographies Jerry...done with accuracy, care, and love. Each one is such a beautiful tribute. I’m anxiously awaiting your next one!!!
He's was great actor, tough guy, clean clear voice. Mr. Marvin had a great many roles in his career. He was also in a few Twilight Zone episodes "Steel" being my favorite roll for Mr. Marvin. Being so down to earth he knew what his most important roll was, this is why he was buried with his fellow Marines. R.I.P. Marine
I loved him in The Professionals (1966) and paring him with Charles Bronson in Death Hunt (1981) was brilliant. These were two of my favorite Hollywood tough guys that were actually tough, unlike the majority of actors today that portray warriors/soldiers and tough guys and quite simply are not.
Dirty Dozen...just of the many movies my dad use to copy fromTV broadcasts to VHS. I watched it to bits. But, those movies were great. Very great and unique actor.
I love how you say the years 19&71 19&67....you sound to be in your 70's cute......thank you for doing this it is educational and something that younger generations will have for their knowledge ....I wish you love and happiness Jerry :)
Lee Marvin was certainly a wonderful character actor. I remember once I was leaving the hospital in Tucson Arizona, I was bandaged and not interested in talking to anyone. I looked over and saw someone I recognized very old caricature of the face of Lee Marvin. I thought that couldn't be him not here in Tucson Arizona. The dates that you mentioned he was in the hospital matched and there he was. I guess I really did see him. He was staring at me the very old man bent over. I never forgot it but hadn't thought of it for a long time until I just saw your biography of Lee Marvin. True story
One of my favorite movies Lee made was Death Hunt, with Charles Bronson. Lee plays a tough Canadian Mountie in pursuit of a trapper (Bronson) unjustly accused of murder. Both Lee and Bronson do "their thing" very well, and it's filmed in Alberta, great cinematography.
I loved Lee Marvin, He was a great actor. It's a pity he Dirty Dozen it's one of faves. Cat Balou is another. The scene with the horse still makes me chuckle. 😊
Harper Smythe my dad fought in WW2 in the Pacific as well. There is no way Lee Marvin would have allowed himself to "like"👍 a war movie. I think also that "Dirty Dozen" might have actually hit too close to his own type to admit. A guess.🍻📻🎆👿😫😖
Thank you for this touching history of Lee Marvin who was so much more than what we came to know on the big screen. Much appreciated from a long time admirer and fan of this wonderful actor. A real person who put his life on the line for all of us.
My favorite Lee Marvin movie was 'Hell in the Pacific,' a WWII story in which he and a Japanese soldier were unwitting castaways on a deserted island in the Pacific.
I had the pleasure of meeting Lee when I was a flight attendent and he was on my flight - he was in first class where I was working - he wanted me to to sit and chat abit with him - I still remember his low raspy voice - this would have been in the mid eighties - he was very kind and a sweet man
"Emperor of The North Pole "when Lee Marvin did battle with Ernest Borgnine's character was the film I enjoyed the most. He played the tough guy better than anybody.
I have read this whole page and am surprised no one has mentioned my favorite Lee Marvin flick when he co-starred opposite Ernest Borgnine in "Emperor of the North". In my opinion the greatest fight scene to that day a top the train. Erny did a great performance too. I am not sure if "Where Eagles Dare" came out before that or not. Excellent fight scene also.
okuradani Cool, thanks for posting. I am from Portland Oregon and follow the Seattle Seahawks through thick and thin. Peace to you and yours this holiday season.
+Daniel Tyler I am glad that you mentioned Lee and Earnest in "Emperor". As a youth I watched this film in the theatre and never forgot it. Found it once again while in my fifty's. Simple film, low depth subject matter, fairly well lit with supporting actors, yet their battle on the moving flat car with the mountainous backdrop, and the swingin' chains and all........... verrry good stuff.
That was one helluva fight with Ernest Borgnine in the open gondola car. I was amazed that presumably a stunt man lived after being pushed out of the car into the ditch with an axe.
Lee Marvin was even tougher, more athletic and heroic than the move roles he played. All of you commenting on his premature aging, etc, should learn about his heroic service with the "Big Red One" Marines unit, in some of the bloodiest battles of WWII. Honor, don't demean him.
...I am a disabled Vietnam Era Vet and was trained as a Combat Corpsman and Op. Rm. Tech. during the VNam War. I was a College grad and was hired as a Big Pharma Rep. in S. Calif in 1973. For a month of initial training, I stayed at the Holiday Inn in Hollywood and also Universal Studios Hotel.Lee Marvin spent a lot of time at the lounge at Univ. studio's Hotel. and was always willing to talk to those who were around at the time.I remember him once saying that he wanted to be remembered as a Marine who fought for his country.He said that of all the accolades that he may have earned in Hollywood, none compared to his Service in the Marines.He wanted to be remembered as a Marine who fought for his Country... and he was a good Marine who served his country. His memories of that time were painful indeed because hs lost many friends in combat.l became a Veteran Employment Rep after my Pharmaceutical sales Career had ended and Served Veterans for 26 years helping them do what was necessary to reenter the Job Market after their Military Service had ended.College, Job Training and Job Placement. Thank You...Lee Marvin for your service to our Country.And I thank all of our Veterans for their service to our great Nation. Dana Brinkmeier Veteran Rep.[ Ret.]. db
@James R. Puehl Sr. Thank you James for your service, and yes Vietnam was a rough time for our troops, especially when they came home to a bunch of unappreciative college draft dodgers.
Lee spent his last years in Tucson. Everyone loved him, and it wasn't uncommon to see him walking down a Tucson street...drunk! Many Tucsonans gave him a ride, or at least offered him one. Sadly he passed away at Tucson Medical Center! He's buried as I'm sure you know in Arlington National Cemetery. Loved ALL his work! Especially "Paint Your Wagon".
Thanks Jerry ,Lee Marvin was one of my favorite actors.Saw him in Hell In The Pacific.Our drill instructor in boot camp took us to that movie after graduation because our platoon made Honor Platoon. That was in 1969. Great movie. See Ya :>)
Jerry, thank you for this! I have always admired this man's acting for how subtle he was. I every performance, you can see it. Thank you once again for this.
Such a quick concise Bio, does not to him justice but right on the nose. Thank you for creating all these Bios on great Actors of the silver screen and a fellow service member...
Another gem from Mr Skinner, thank you so much! My earliest musical and movie memory, "Wandering Star" remains my all time favourite movie song, and will continue to remind me of the black and white life we lived back in the late 60s.
Yeah, while Big John Wayne was playing the hero in war movies in Hollywood, Lee was fighting for real in the pacific. The French actress Jeanne Moreau said that Lee was one of the few real men she ever met. They made a movie together, i don't recall the name of it.
Thanks for mention. I am familiar with the Tom Selleck 2003 production of Monte Walsh but did not realize there was a 1970 production, starring Lee Marvin, Jack Palance, Jeanne Moreau. Appears that earlier version also starred, William Conrad, Mitchell Ryan, Jim Davis and several other big names.
Yeah, another lefty dissing Wayne. He was not eligible due to having four children. And I'm sure Marvin (22 landings in the Pacific as a Marine) and Jimmy Stewart (Bg General, 50+ bomber missions) would never have associated with a shirker. I take it you disavow Liberty Valance?
Strange that the narration did not mention Lee's early role opposite an actor named Marlon Brando in "The Wild One." That was a fairly big and juicy role too; and the film became iconic; so I don't know why it was not mentioned. Or maybe I missed it!
+Haggis Yes, he played a main character opposite the late, great Marlon Brando, and his performance was excellent, as was Brando's. Great movie, great talent.
Ah, I enjoyed that. Thank you for posting. I first saw him in Cat Ballou...I was only a kid. (I've used that line of his a couple of times..."You ought to see them from my side..."). The last I saw of him in public (newspaper), he was marlin fishing in Cairns, Australia. One of my favourite actors. 63? My God...that's way too young to go!
I remember Cat Ballou, and I remember the blonde he mounted behind the rock and her look after, when he was done.. I could read her mind, 'please don't go...will you be back soon..." Good gawd, she was hot'''...
@@lukerogers151 Damn, hallelujah. It's nice to hear someone say something like that in this day and age. Today everybody acts as if it's every person's responsibility to live as absolutely long as possible, regardless of the cost or sacrifice. I'd much rather have 70 fun years than 90 boring years.
@@hlf_coder6272 EXACTLY. You only get one attempt at life, live it exactly how you wish to live it. I'm not living my life on water and salad, I don't give a fuck.
Just got though watching "Cat Ballou" one of my favorites. I feel very blessed that my Mom & I would watch these wonderful classics. Nat King Cole did a great job !🎵
Lee Marvin had one of the best most recognizable voices in movies that showed strength and confidence - someone you respected and paid full attention to- you better or you better watch out
One of my favorite actors. The two films I remember Lee Marvin the most for (and I have DVD’s for both of them) are ‘Point Blank’ and ‘Cat Ballou’. Lee’s performance in ‘Cat Ballou’ was hilarious and earned him a well deserved Academy Award for Best Actor. IMO ‘Point Blank’ is a very underrated film in which Lee gave his usual a outstanding performance. I liked it so much I saw it 3 times in the theaters when I was 14. His co-star was the very beautiful Angie Dickinson and I developed a big teenage crush on her after seeing the movie. RIP Mr. Marvin and thank you for all your great performances on the silver screen!
In 1963 I worked at the Standard Station in Malibu, California. Lee Marvin would get gas in his car at the station and was always very friendly and down to earth. One night he invited a couple of us from the gas station to play pool at a little bar called The Cottage in Malibu. We played pool with Lee and I remember Neville Brand was there too. Just a really nice guy and I have always thought highly of him.
+DANS NEMESIS>It was the summer of 1972 when as a student at U of Houston I had a part time summer job in Houston, Tx delivering household appliances as a helper for Sears delivery truck drivers. On one delivery we were in the Meyerland section of Houston. There was a shopping center that had a cinema. On its marquee one of the movies showing was "Prime Cunts." Never knew if it was the sign guy who knew he was quitting, or some late night practical jokers!
Thank-you for answering my questions about Mr. Marvin. The movie "In Like Flint" is why I became a fan. I remembered that he died too young. WW2 Pacific Theater was big time tough. Wonderful man!😖😘😎
Lee Marvin one of my favourites and a true American USMC hero.
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Semper Fidelis
Real man not phone !
Dear Jerry, Please never stop these videos as long as you possibly can...they mean so much to myself and to my generation and there's nothing quite like these out there!!!
Thank you very much. jerry
Agreed so very much! Jerry;thank you for your hard work in doing this! Love you!
Agreed. Keep it up.
keep em comming. thanks
I agree too. I'm watching this from Ireland, and I first became aware of your wonderful videos last year through a French friend in Paris France who is a big fan of your work. You are providing much pleasure and enjoyment to many people around the globe and we thank you for this. May you enjoy many more years of sharing your passion and beautiful voice with all of us. Sending you warm wishes and much love from across the waves in Ireland. xxx
Lee Marvin what a versatile actor, and a true product of his times - going up during the great depression and fighting in world War 2. We'll never see people of his character again.
One of the great actors of that generation! Love his song Wondering Star! ❤️. R.I.P. lee Marvin. 🙏🏻
In 1985 I had the pleasure of meeting Lee Marvin when he was doing a short promotional film for the Marines. I was a technical advisor. He took the time to talk to all of us and was a truly humble man and a professional.
In the mid 1950's, my mom worked for Mr Marvin as a domestic. He was always a very nice man to my mom and our family. I am the same age as his son. A memory that I have is my dad had dropped my mom off at Mr Marvin' s home. For some reason, when we were about to leave, our car wouldn't start and Mr Marvin came out of the house and he and my dad were under the hood of our car until they got it started. A simple jesture from a down to earth man left a lasting impression on me. Growing up, I would remember this every time I saw him on TV or in a movie.
+Tyrone Childs Which state was Mr Marvin's home state? I understand that he died in Arizona.
This was in California. It was much much later that he moved to Arizona
nice story
+Tyrone Childs Thanks Tyrone. I heard when he left acting he was offered a million dollars for a movie but he refused. He was enjoying his life fishing etc. I am truly shocked to hear he died at 63 .
+Tyrone Childs Very nice story about a very honorable man, thanks.
Mr. Skinner,
I can not tell you how much I enjoyed this!
Not many can appreciate the amount of time this research must taken!
He was among one the many greats so many have forgotten!
Remarkable story about a remarkable man. He never let his trauma stop him reaching his career goals. Thank you as always Jerry for this wonderful documentary.
It's incredible the amount of Hollywood stars who were World War II veterans. Lee Marvin was always a favourite of mine growing up. Can't believe he's been dead over 30 years.
An engineer, Marine, actor, and renaissance man my father worked with at Lockheed had served with Lee in the Marines and they were lifelong friends. Never got to meet Lee Marvin personally, but he was nice enough to spend two hours on the phone with an admiring 9 year old (me).
I loved Lee Marvin in everything I saw him do. One of the funniest moments I saw him do in Cat Ballou was when he looked at the flowered casket of Cat's murdered father, paused a moment, and broke into "Happy Birthday to you...", then blew out the candelabra! The packed theatre roared with laughter for half a minute.
That WAS funny😂
There was no such thing as watching a bad Lee Marvin movie. Lee means entertainment, good acting and a big smile on your face.
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Lee Marvin talked the talk and walked the walk, and ex US Marine and wounded in Action, thanks for your Service Lee. RIP
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Posted too quickly, I was saying that there is a such thing as an x Marine 😆🇺🇸. Once a Marine, always a Marine 🙏🏻🇺🇸👍. SEMPER FI 🇺🇸
Holder of the "Silver Star", too ! . . .
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@@jacquelinerussell8530 He was a "Marine Scout Sniper", during WW-2. Jacqueline . . .
While visiting the grave of a good friend at Arlington, I found Marvin's grave.
Tucked in-between those of Gregory Boyington and Joe Lewis, his marker is the standard "Government Issued".
An Academy Award winning actor, he was evidently prouder of being a Marine.
Semper Fi, Marine.
Wouldn't you be too.. cA
I also will be buried in a National Veterans Cemetery
Yes, Semper Fidelis
I'm a big Lee Marvin fan. Last night me and my son watched The Dirty Dozen. We enjoyed it. Its a classic.
Lee Marvin as mjr John Reisman in "The Dirty Dozen" is my love! And in "Big Red One" as sergeant Possum too!
His story reminds me so much of my dads. Thank you for taking the time to honor a real man in an industry of phonies.
No real men like this in Hollywood anymore. Thank you Lee Marvin. You are greatly missed.
Jerrry Skinner. Thank you for such detailed and well-researched documentaries. All are very enjoyable
+George Porter Thank you George. Jerry
I'm young and happy that I somehow managed to grow up enjoying Lee Marvin's movies. Thanks for the upload!!!!
A touching reminder of a great screen presence. Thank you, Lee. RIP
"I was born under a wandrin' star. Mud can make you prisoner. And the plains can bake you dry. Snow can burn your eyes. But only people make you cry.." Thx for the Video!
Thank you for watching Bruce. Jerry
+Jerry Skinner Do one on Lana Turner please?...
Robert Haarlem LMAO...he already did one for her.
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HI MY NAME IS WILLIAM SKINNER . THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING INTEREST IN MY DADS LATEST HOBBY ""VIDEOS"" HIM AND MY MOM TRAVEL WHEN NOT LOOKING OUT FOR US THREE GROWN CHILDREN AND GRAND KIDS. MY DAD IS EX AIRFORCE AND PRIVATE DETECTIVE 15 YRS . BUT MOST HUMBLE WISEST PERSON GOD EVER GAVE US. LOL. THANK YOU VIEWERS SO SO MUCH FOR KEEPING MOM AND DAD BUSY... AND OFF MY BUTT....HIS ELDEST SON WILLIAM....VIEWERS I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH.
I hope your dad is well. I see he hasn't posted in a year's time.
Hi William, you have a really good Father , who is so talented and gifted . I've watched everyone of His videos, as I know millions have too... I do wish President Trump would honor you Father with The Medal of Freedom. He really deserves it more than anybody I can think of.
Please hug him for us out here, when you see him again, and May God Bless you and all the Skinner Family.
Thank you, Jerry, for this wonderful, insightful mini - documentary.
Thank you Tommy for watching it. Jerry
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My dear old mum never went out for a meal or a drink or to socialise in any way when we we're growing up she simply could not afford to having five kids and a husband in a two bedroom flat in Glasgow,this wee documentary brought memories flooding back for me to the one day my Mum WENT OUT with her old pal I remember her seeming a little nervous and excited,getting ready and saying bye to us as if she was leaving forever,she was back about three hours later making our dinner and talking about and laughing about PAINT YOUR WAGGON and she didn't stop talking about that movie for the next 40 years.My mum Mrs Martha Duff and her old pal Mrs Cameron are gone now but the memory of Lee Marvin in paint your waggon and that day will remain with me forever,so thank you for posting your video,thank you for helping me relive a beautiful memory.
Semper fi Mr. Marvin. Thanks for your service and your films
In 1965 I was honored to meet this man along with Burt Lancaster, Woody Strode, and the rest of the Cast of "The Professionals" in the Salton Sea area along with my Dad. Anyway, long Story short, Mr Marvin was the highlight.
Loved him in the Big Red One, and Death Hunt with Charles Bronson. Can't imagine what he experienced in the island hopping campaigns..... RIP Sir, Semper Fidelis
Just love your short biographies Jerry...done with accuracy, care, and love. Each one is such a beautiful tribute. I’m anxiously awaiting your next one!!!
He's was great actor, tough guy, clean clear voice. Mr. Marvin had a great many roles in his career. He was also in a few Twilight Zone episodes "Steel" being my favorite roll for Mr. Marvin. Being so down to earth he knew what his most important roll was, this is why he was buried with his fellow Marines. R.I.P. Marine
I loved him in The Professionals (1966) and paring him with Charles Bronson in Death Hunt (1981) was brilliant. These were two of my favorite Hollywood tough guys that were actually tough, unlike the majority of actors today that portray warriors/soldiers and tough guys and quite simply are not.
My favorite tough guy, great actor, and a brave Marine. Thanks for the time and effort in making this video, well done.
Thanks! Great job! Lee Marvin was a favorite of mine. Still is.
As Always Jerry you do such a wonderful job on these very informative stories of Stars and People we all miss so much Thank You so much!!
+Newton Washinton Thank you Newton. Jerry
A great actor. Loved watching him. R I P. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
He had a great voice, and was an excellent actor. I loved him in The Dirty Dozen.
I really liked him in "Hell in the Pacific"
Point Blank.
Dirty Dozen...just of the many movies my dad use to copy fromTV broadcasts to VHS. I watched it to bits. But, those movies were great. Very great and unique actor.
one of my favorite actors and great guy
And don't forget his roles in "Bad Day at Black Rock" and "The Professionals."
I LOVE Lee Marvin. This is a great testimony of his life.
A very nice and respectful homage to a great actor. Your narration is well delivered unlike lots of others which rush and/or shout. Well done.
+Shannmeister Thank you Shannmeister. Jerry
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I love how you say the years 19&71 19&67....you sound to be in your 70's cute......thank you for doing this it is educational and something that younger generations will have for their knowledge ....I wish you love and happiness Jerry :)
Lee Marvin was certainly a wonderful character actor. I remember once I was leaving the hospital in Tucson Arizona, I was bandaged and not interested in talking to anyone. I looked over and saw someone I recognized very old caricature of the face of Lee Marvin. I thought that couldn't be him not here in Tucson Arizona. The dates that you mentioned he was in the hospital matched and there he was. I guess I really did see him. He was staring at me the very old man bent over. I never forgot it but hadn't thought of it for a long time until I just saw your biography of Lee Marvin. True story
Great job Jerry, Lee was one of my all time favorites as well.
I didn't know how young he was, so sad. Thanks for the biography of a great actor.
+RV Granny Yes, Granny i was surprised to find out he was only 63. Thank you. Jerry
One of my favorite movies Lee made was Death Hunt, with Charles Bronson. Lee plays a tough Canadian Mountie in pursuit of a trapper (Bronson) unjustly accused of murder. Both Lee and Bronson do "their thing" very well, and it's filmed in Alberta, great cinematography.
I loved Lee Marvin, He was a great actor. It's a pity he Dirty Dozen it's one of faves. Cat Balou is another. The scene with the horse still makes me chuckle. 😊
Oops meant to say he didn't LIKE the Dirty Dozen. 😊
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Harper Smythe my dad fought in WW2 in the Pacific as well. There is no way Lee Marvin would have allowed himself to "like"👍 a war movie. I think also that "Dirty Dozen" might have actually hit too close to his own type to admit. A guess.🍻📻🎆👿😫😖
some of us also fought from South Africa. However I suspect now that we made a mistake and fought for the wrong side.. it is sad
And of course "Paint your wagon" !
He was the best. Nobody played a western character like He did. Liberty Valance and Monte Walsh were two of my favorites.
Thank you for this touching history of Lee Marvin who was so much more than what we came to know on the big screen. Much appreciated from a long time admirer and fan of this wonderful actor. A real person who put his life on the line for all of us.
My favorite Lee Marvin movie was 'Hell in the Pacific,' a WWII story in which he and a Japanese soldier were unwitting castaways on a deserted island in the Pacific.
+Growler6t6 Ever see Emperor of the North?
great movie.
+John Agresti Watch Death Hunt with Lee and Charles Bronson, with Lee as tough as nails RCMP Officer.
Growler6t6 i love that movie:)
the "Japanese soldier" was toshiro mifune, you ignorant fuck.
"Prime Cut" (1972) is a great Lee Marvin film. Highly recommended.
roguedolphin / I saw that in the theatre when it came out !! Terrifying story !!
The girl was Sissy Spasick
"l was born Under Wandering star ". Ur a star, among stars. Legend.
I had the pleasure of meeting Lee when I was a flight attendent and he was on my flight - he was in first class where I was working - he wanted me to to sit and chat abit with him - I still remember his low raspy voice - this would have been in the mid eighties - he was very kind and a sweet man
A lot of people grew up watching Lee and others that personified strong moral character that made our lives more meaningful. Thank you Lee.
Part of the greatest generation . Actors today couldn't carry his shoe laces
+Chris Corman I agree!
You mean shine his shoes.
Gary Oldman? Daniel Day Lewis? Christian Bale?
One of the greatest
@@Mynamesalexa Or even BEND OVER far enough to do either one.
"Emperor of The North Pole "when Lee Marvin did battle with Ernest Borgnine's character was the film I enjoyed the most. He played the tough guy better than anybody.
I believe that's because he was an actual 'tough' guy.
Yeah, "Emperor Of The North" kicks ass. Re-teams Lee and Ernest Borgnine with director Robert Aldrich from "The Dirty Dozen".
Urah, Semper Fi and RIP Mr. Marvin. Great talent.
Wonderfully narrated. Even as a kid, I loved Lee Marvin, his benevolence, charm and charisma on screen. What a man!
Thanks for this quick tribute to a great man. He won my heart with his performance in "Paint Your Wagon". I was born under a wanderin' star, too.
I have read this whole page and am surprised no one has mentioned my favorite Lee Marvin flick when he co-starred opposite Ernest Borgnine in "Emperor of the North". In my opinion the greatest fight scene to that day a top the train. Erny did a great performance too. I am not sure if "Where Eagles Dare" came out before that or not. Excellent fight scene also.
+Daniel Tyler Yeah, "Emperor" was a great movie. Think it was filmed in the Pac NW.
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Cool, thanks for posting. I am from Portland Oregon and follow the Seattle Seahawks through thick and thin. Peace to you and yours this holiday season.
+Daniel Tyler I am glad that you mentioned Lee and Earnest in "Emperor". As a youth I watched this film in the theatre and never forgot it. Found it once again while in my fifty's. Simple film, low depth subject matter, fairly well lit with supporting actors, yet their battle on the moving flat car with the mountainous backdrop, and the swingin' chains and all........... verrry good stuff.
+Daniel Tyler he also played w/Borgnine in "Bad Day at Black Rock" w/Spencer Tracy..
That was one helluva fight with Ernest Borgnine in the open gondola car. I was amazed that presumably a stunt man lived after being pushed out of the car into the ditch with an axe.
Lee Marvin was even tougher, more athletic and heroic than the move roles he played. All of you commenting on his premature aging, etc, should learn about his heroic service with the "Big Red One" Marines unit, in some of the bloodiest battles of WWII. Honor, don't demean him.
Straight gate get your facts checked - Big Red One , he was US Army Sgt .
big red one is a us army unit.lee marvin was in the usmc and serve in the pacific in ww2
The Big Red One's Army
Thank you!!
In a movie called""The Big Red One" in reality he was a Marine P.F.C. stationed in the Pacific.....wounded at Saipan
...I am a disabled Vietnam Era Vet and was trained as a Combat Corpsman and Op. Rm. Tech. during the VNam War. I was a College grad and was hired as a Big Pharma Rep. in S. Calif in 1973. For a month of initial training, I stayed at the Holiday Inn in Hollywood and also Universal Studios Hotel.Lee Marvin spent a lot of time at the lounge at Univ. studio's Hotel. and was always willing to talk to those who were around at the time.I remember him once saying that he wanted to be remembered as a Marine who fought for his country.He said that of all the accolades that he may have earned in Hollywood, none compared to his Service in the Marines.He wanted to be remembered as a Marine who fought for his Country... and he was a good Marine who served his country. His memories of that time were painful indeed because hs lost many friends in combat.l became a Veteran Employment Rep after my Pharmaceutical sales Career had ended and Served Veterans for 26 years helping them do what was necessary to reenter the Job Market after their Military Service had ended.College, Job Training and Job Placement. Thank You...Lee Marvin for your service to our Country.And I thank all of our Veterans for their service to our great Nation. Dana Brinkmeier Veteran Rep.[ Ret.]. db
Great account, Dana. Hope you are doing okay.
You are well 35
@James R. Puehl Sr. Thank you James for your service, and yes Vietnam was a rough time for our troops, especially when they came home to a bunch of unappreciative college draft dodgers.
Lee spent his last years in Tucson. Everyone loved him, and it wasn't uncommon to see him walking down a Tucson street...drunk! Many Tucsonans gave him a ride, or at least offered him one. Sadly he passed away at Tucson Medical Center! He's buried as I'm sure you know in Arlington National Cemetery. Loved ALL his work! Especially "Paint Your Wagon".
Michael Madsen to Harvey Keitel in Tarantino's "Reservoir Dogs":
"I bet you're a big Lee Marvin fan. Me too... I love that guy."
So that's what happened to Lee Marvin. A fine actor, Thanks for the info Jerry!
God, I loved his voice!
Thanks Jerry ,Lee Marvin was one of my favorite actors.Saw him in Hell In The Pacific.Our drill instructor in boot camp took us to that movie after graduation because our platoon made Honor Platoon. That was in 1969. Great movie. See Ya :>)
+1949RL Thank you. Lee served as an adviser on a lot of his military films, because of his war time experience. Thank again. Jerry
+1949RL thats my favorite too. He was always an excellent anti hero
Lee will always have my respect and admiration as a great American!
Jerry, thank you for this! I have always admired this man's acting for how subtle he was. I every performance, you can see it. Thank you once again for this.
You gotta like a guy who says...19 and 42.
ikr!! How cool is that!!😌
I AM 85 AND THAT IS FROM THE PREVIOUS GENERATION.
wow...What age, good 4 u
RB Brown I know I love it
Enjoy the videos. Although, it's soooooo slow. And, the 19 and whatever just gets to be too much! I cringe every time he says it. Ugh!
One of my favourite films is "Attack", starring Lee Marvin, Jack Palance & Eddie Albert. Great acting & drama.
Leonard Fleet
Jack Palance, another of the all time great actors.
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Richard Skola
what happened to Jack Palance?
He died of natural causes on the 10th. of November 2006 at the age of 87. There is a good article on his life & career on Wikipedia
Total badass!!! Right up there with Bronson and Kirk Douglas!!
Kirk Douglas are you kidding me?? You mean right up there with Jack Palance, Ernest Borgnine and Lee Van van Cleef
Absolutely LOVE Mr. Marvin. He could act without speaking. Such talent.
Pain Your Wagon was wonderful and he was, without a doubt, my favorite actor in it! I loved his song! Thank you, so much, Jerry!
What a guy! Just brilliant, remember watching cat ballou as a teenager apserlutly magic and yes the horse should have got an award.
He fitted a lot into those 63 years though.
Lived may be thrice that much.
Jerry,
Thanks for a great tribute to a great man.....
Such a quick concise Bio, does not to him justice but right on the nose. Thank you for creating all these Bios on great Actors of the silver screen and a fellow service member...
Another gem from Mr Skinner, thank you so much! My earliest musical and movie memory, "Wandering Star" remains my all time favourite movie song, and will continue to remind me of the black and white life we lived back in the late 60s.
He was a good looking man. So recognisable in every role he played.
Yeah, while Big John Wayne was playing the hero in war movies in Hollywood, Lee was fighting for real in the pacific. The French actress Jeanne Moreau said that Lee was one of the few real men she ever met. They made a movie together, i don't recall the name of it.
So true , Lee Marvin,Charles Bronson,Jimmy Stewart ,Audy Murphy etc all war heroes who put their arses on the line .
Monte Walsh was the movie.
Thanks for mention. I am familiar with the Tom Selleck 2003 production of Monte Walsh but did not realize there was a 1970 production, starring Lee Marvin, Jack Palance, Jeanne Moreau. Appears that earlier version also starred, William Conrad, Mitchell Ryan, Jim Davis and several other big names.
Yeah, another lefty dissing Wayne. He was not eligible due to having four children. And I'm sure Marvin (22 landings in the Pacific as a Marine) and Jimmy Stewart (Bg General, 50+ bomber missions) would never have associated with a shirker. I take it you disavow Liberty Valance?
THE ROLL I LOVED THE LEE MARVIN IN WAS THE WILD ONE
Strange that the narration did not mention Lee's early role opposite an actor named Marlon Brando in "The Wild One." That was a fairly big and juicy role too; and the film became iconic; so I don't know why it was not mentioned. Or maybe I missed it!
+Haggis Yes, he played a main character opposite the late, great Marlon Brando, and his performance was excellent, as was Brando's. Great movie, great talent.
+WindWipper yes but like he said most of the cerdit goes to the horse....
+Haggis Didn't mention one of my favorite movies either, "The Magnificent Seven".
+Haggis Dont forget He was known more for his part in The Big Heat starring opposite the legendary Glenn Ford . What a Film !
+ayokay123 Why would he mention The Magnificent Seven for ? Lee Marvin wasn't in that one.
Come grande estimatore di Lee Marvin, fin dalla prima ora, questo piccolo documentario
è un'autentica " chicca " !!!!!
Scary I'm 64? I remember Lee on a lot of westerns. He was one actor that should have won awards. Thanks for posting, Gary
Thank you very much for this excellent documentary! Good, no excellent work!
Ah, I enjoyed that. Thank you for posting.
I first saw him in Cat Ballou...I was only a kid.
(I've used that line of his a couple of times..."You ought to see them from my side...").
The last I saw of him in public (newspaper), he was marlin fishing in Cairns, Australia.
One of my favourite actors.
63? My God...that's way too young to go!
I remember Cat Ballou, and I remember the blonde he mounted behind the rock and her look after, when he was done.. I could read her mind, 'please don't go...will you be back soon..." Good gawd, she was hot'''...
Smoking and Alcohol has claimed many great actors lives!
I am sure his drinking was from the war, not acting, some can live with that experience but everyone carries it with them for the rest of their life.
And it's fun. Don't live your life on water and salad.
@@lukerogers151 Damn, hallelujah. It's nice to hear someone say something like that in this day and age. Today everybody acts as if it's every person's responsibility to live as absolutely long as possible, regardless of the cost or sacrifice.
I'd much rather have 70 fun years than 90 boring years.
@@hlf_coder6272 EXACTLY. You only get one attempt at life, live it exactly how you wish to live it. I'm not living my life on water and salad, I don't give a fuck.
Another great actor gone! Only one Lee Marvin!!! A Classic for sure!!! Thanks for another great Video Jerry! Thank You! 💜 💕
Just got though watching "Cat Ballou" one of my favorites. I feel very blessed that my Mom & I would watch these wonderful classics. Nat King Cole did a great job !🎵
These are so good. Thanks so much for them.
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Bob!! You pop up in the most unsuspecting places.
May God continue to bless your ministry brother.
DEAR MR. SKINNER I ALWAYS ENJOY YOUR BIO'S / VIDEO'S THANKS FOR ALL YOUR WORK !!!!!
Lee Marvin had one of the best most recognizable voices in movies that showed strength and confidence - someone you respected and paid full attention to- you better or you better watch out
One of my favorite actors.
The two films I remember Lee Marvin the most for (and I have DVD’s for both of them) are ‘Point Blank’ and ‘Cat Ballou’.
Lee’s performance in ‘Cat Ballou’ was hilarious and earned him a well deserved Academy Award for Best Actor.
IMO ‘Point Blank’ is a very underrated film in which Lee gave his usual a outstanding performance. I liked it so much I saw it 3 times in the theaters when I was 14. His co-star was the very beautiful Angie Dickinson and I developed a big teenage crush on her after seeing the movie.
RIP Mr. Marvin and thank you for all your great performances on the silver screen!
In 1963 I worked at the Standard Station in Malibu, California. Lee Marvin would get gas in his car at the station and was always very friendly and down to earth. One night he invited a couple of us from the gas station to play pool at a little bar called The Cottage in Malibu. We played pool with Lee and I remember Neville Brand was there too. Just a really nice guy and I have always thought highly of him.
Lee Marvin was a great actor. Jerry I love how you narrate your videos!!
+Wynona Bieneman y thank you Wynona. jerry
A sad end for a great actor. I loved his performance in "Emperor or the North"
Don Russell And so did I his role as Frank Ballinger of the Chicago Police in M Squad!
Don Russell Yes with Earnest Borgnine.
Wonderful film, by the great Robert Aldrich with Keith Carradine.
+DANS NEMESIS>It was the summer of 1972 when as a student at U of Houston I had a part time summer job in Houston, Tx delivering household appliances as a helper for Sears delivery truck drivers. On one delivery we were in the Meyerland section of Houston. There was a shopping center that had a cinema. On its marquee one of the movies showing was "Prime Cunts." Never knew if it was the sign guy who knew he was quitting, or some late night practical jokers!
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I love these videos, great history about these Hollywood legends ,keep them coming
Thank-you for answering my questions about Mr. Marvin. The movie "In Like Flint" is why I became a fan. I remembered that he died too young. WW2 Pacific Theater was big time tough. Wonderful man!😖😘😎
Wonderful biography of Marvin...a TRUE movie star!
He was a great actor and your wonderful research and presentation really brings him to life. Many thanks!
was a sad loss,Lee marvin a wonderful actor and one of my favourites did many great movies was always watchable one of the Greats.
THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE,PRIVATE,USMC....1ST CLASS....GOD BLESS YOU
Damn that was great! I just turned 64. Loved everything he ever did (too young for M squad) RIP Marine!
Yes, thank you Jerry ... I remember him when I was a kid watching these films with my granpa .. Lee Marvin a oldie but goodie !
Prime cut the film Gu Seoul