The WWII Hero Who Became Hollywood’s “Tough Guy”: The Story of Lee Marvin (Hollywood Goes to War)
Our American Stories
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4.3 • 737 Ratings
🗓️ 10 April 2025
⏱️ 59 minutes
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Lee Marvin made a name for himself as a Hollywood "tough guy"—starring in films such as The Professionals, The Dirty Dozen, and The Killers. He was initially typecast in imposing roles, but Marvin's tough character wasn't just a product of the silver screen. He was, fundamentally, a Marine—taking part in over 21 assaults on Japanese-held islands in the Pacific and receiving the Purple Heart, Navy Commendation Medal, and a Presidential Unit Citation for his service to his country. Here to tell Lee's story, as part of our ongoing Hollywood Goes to War series, is Roger McGrath.
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