Saul Gorss

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Sol Gorss (born Saul Gorss; March 22, 1908 – September 10, 1966) was a prominent American movie and television actor and stunt man. He was active from the 1930s to the mid-1960s, when he died.

Sol Gorss
Gorss in Tarzan and the Trappers (1958)
Born
Saul Gorss

(1908-03-22)March 22, 1908
DiedSeptember 10, 1966(1966-09-10) (aged 58)
Resting placeMount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery
OccupationActor
Years active1931–1967
SpouseVirginia Haralson

Early life

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Before Gorss became an actor, he worked as a professional football player, a caddy and an assistant golf professional.[1]

Career

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Gorss appeared in many films, including Warlock, The Phantom (serial), and Adventures of Superman, among many others.[citation needed] In 1944, he owned a night club.[2]

Personal life

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On September 1, 1944, Gorss married actress Virginia Haralson.[2] He is buried at Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery.[3]

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ "Movie Stunt Man Quits His Career Of Defying Death". The Daily Times. Iowa, Davenport. International News Service. April 6, 1938. p. 10. Retrieved February 18, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b "Actress Marries". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. September 2, 1944. p. 11. Retrieved February 18, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Wilson, Scott. Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons, 3d ed.: 2 (Kindle Locations 25047-25048). McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. Kindle Edition.
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