Solidly built, boyishly handsome American leading-man, Christopher George was the son of Greek immigrants. Weaned on stories of the legendary Greek heroes, George and his brother Nick (later a prominent fashion photographer) both quit high school to join the Marines. Completing his education after his tour of duty, George acted in numerous TV commercials, winning a New York Film Festival Award for ...
show all Solidly built, boyishly handsome American leading-man, Christopher George was the son of Greek immigrants. Weaned on stories of the legendary Greek heroes, George and his brother Nick (later a prominent fashion photographer) both quit high school to join the Marines. Completing his education after his tour of duty, George acted in numerous TV commercials, winning a New York Film Festival Award for his efforts. Appearing in Broadway plays like A Street Car Named Desire and films like Howard Hawks's "The El Dorado (1966)". He became a great friend of John Wayne also in "Chisum (1970)". George also became a TV star in the wartime adventure series "Rat Patrol, The" (1966)". He later starred in the science fiction series "Immortal, The" (1970)" and then returned to filmmaking. He also starred in "Project X (1968)", "Train Robbers (1973)", "The Midway (1976)", "Grizzly (1976)", "Day of the Animals (1977)", "Exterminator (1980)", "Graduation Day (1981)", and his last, "Mortuary (1983/I)". He also appeared in another 30 other films and TV guest appearances. Christopher George died of a heart attack at age 54. He was married to his wife/actress Lynda Day George (a frequent co-star) for 14 years.
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