Happy Birthday, Guy Madison!
Actor, Movies, Television and Radio Voice. Guy Madison appeared in some 85 films, performed as a voice actor on the radio but his most prominent success came in a popular television series. He was born Robert Ozell Moseley in Pumpkin Center, California on January 19, 1926. In high school, he worked summers as a lifeguard and upon graduation attended Bakersfield Junior College studying animal husbandry. After two years, he worked briefly as a telephone lineman before joining the Coast Guard serving during World War II.. He never had any ambitions toward a movie career and lacked training and experience. Stationed in California and during a visit to Hollywood on leave, wearing his sailor suit, he was spotted by a talent scout while attending a Lux Radio Theatre broadcast. Recommended to David O. Selznick who was looking for an unknown to play a sailor for a cameo role in his movie Since You Went Away , he was signed as an extra. His one scene was filmed during a weekend pass and he promp...
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The board of trustees and staff of amfAR mourn the passing of our beloved Founding International Chairman, Dame Elizabeth Taylor. Dame Elizabeth was without doubt one of the most inspirational figures in the fight against AIDS. She was among the first to speak out on behalf of people living with HIV when others reacted with fear and often outright hostility. For 25 years, Dame Elizabeth has been a passionate advocate of AIDS research, treatment and care. She has testified eloquently on Capitol Hill, while raising millions of dollars for amfAR. Dame Elizabeth’s compassion, radiance, and generosity of spirit will be greatly missed by us all. She leaves a monumental legacy that has improved and extended millions of lives and will enrich countless more for generations to come.
Natalie Jacobs
Coordinator, Media Relations
amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research