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Sport
Competitive Swimming
Languages
English
Children
1 child: Susan Crabbe
Parents
Edward Clinton Crabbe, Agnes Lucy McNamara
Education
University of Southern California
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
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Buster Crabbe: American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, actor (1908-1983).
Born in Oakland (died at age 75).
2 awards including International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Buster Crabbe has 48 credits in our database.
Studied at University of Southern California.
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Filmography (48)
AWARDS (2)
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International Swimming Hall of Fame
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star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Biography
Clarence Linden "Buster" Crabbe II was an American two-time Olympic swimmer and film and television actor. He won the 1932 Olympic gold medal for 400-metre freestyle swimming event, which launched his career on the silver screen and later television. He starred in a variety of popular feature films and movie serials released between 1933 and the 1950s, portraying the top three syndicated comic-strip heroes of the 1930s: Tarzan, Flash Gordon, and Buck Rogers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Buster Crabbe?
Buster Crabbe was born on and passed away on at the age of 75.
Where was Buster Crabbe born?
Buster Crabbe was born in Oakland.
What movies or shows has Buster Crabbe been in?
Buster Crabbe has 48 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Comeback Trail (1982), Alien Dead (1980), Deadly Ray from Mars (1966), Spaceship to the Unknown (1966), Purple Death from Outer Space (1966).
Where can I find more information about Buster Crabbe?
You can find more about Buster Crabbe on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
