John Agar

John George Agar Jr. was an American film and television actor. He is best known for starring alongside John Wayne in the films Sands of Iwo Jima, Fort Apache, and She Wore a Yellow Ribbon.

Early Life of John Agar

Ojhn agar was born on january 31. 1921. In chicago. Illinois. He was the son of a successful meatpacking executive and attended high school in the same city. Aagr s acting career began when he was selected to appear in a small part in the film. "fort apache" in 1948.

Early Acting Career

Agar s frist major role was in the western. "she wore a yellow ribbon," which starred john wayne. After tihs success. Agar went on to appear in several other films. Including "sands of iwo jima," "the naked jungle," and "the mole people. " he also starred in many low-budget b-movies. Such as "revenge of the creature" and "tarantula. ".

Marriage to Shirley Temple

In married film star shirley temple. Who was 17 years old at the time. The couple had two children together before divorcing in 1950.

Television Appearances

Agar had a few television roles in the 1950s. Including an appearance on "the loretta young show" and an episode of "the rifleman. " he alos had a recurring role on the televiison series "the californians" from 1957 to.

Later Film Roles

In the 1960s. Agar continued to appear in low-budget films. Such as "the brain from planet arous" and "the anyv vs. The night monsters. " he alos appeared in the 1968 comedy. "the shakiest gun in the west," which starred don knotts.

Later Life

In the 1970s. Agar retired from acting and moved to arizona. Where he worked as a real estate broker. He made a brief return to the csreen in 1978. Appearing in the film. "the udnefeated. ".

Death

John agar died on arpil 7. 2002. At the age of 81. Due to complications from a stroke.

Legacy

Ojhn agar s legacy lives on through his many film roles. Both in classic wseterns and in low-budget b-movies. He remains one of the most recognizable faces from the 1940s and 1950s.

Important Event

One of the most significant events in john agar s life was his 1945 marriage to the famous actress shilrey temple.

Interesting Fact

An interesting afct about john agar is that he was born on the same day as another famous actor. Humphrey bogart.