Age, Biography and Wiki
John Agar was born on January 31, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois. He was the son of a successful businessman and was raised in a wealthy family. He attended the University of Chicago and graduated with a degree in chemistry. John Agar began his acting career in the 1940s, appearing in a number of B-movies. He gained fame for his role in the 1949 film Sands of Iwo Jima, starring John Wayne. He went on to appear in a number of other films, including She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, The Atomic City, and The Mole People. John Agar was married four times and had four children. He was married to actress Shirley Temple from 1945 to 1949. He was married to Loretta Combs from 1951 to 1956, and to actress Lola Albright from 1956 to 1960. He was married to Mary Lou Willey from 1960 until his death in 2002. John Agar's net worth was estimated to be around $2 million at the time of his death. He earned his wealth through his acting career, as well as through investments and real estate.
| Popular As | John George Agar Jr. |
| Occupation | actor,music_department |
| Age | 81 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | 31 January, 1921 |
| Birthday | 31 January |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Date of death | April 7, 2002 |
| Died Place | Burbank, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | IL |
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John Agar Height, Weight & Measurements
At 81 years old, John Agar height is 6' 1" (1.85 m) .
| Physical Status | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6' 1" (1.85 m) |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is John Agar's Wife?
His wife is Shirley Temple (m. 1945-1950) Loretta Combs (m. 1951-2000)
| Family | |
|---|---|
| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Shirley Temple (m. 1945-1950) Loretta Combs (m. 1951-2000) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Linda Susan Agar, John G. Agar III, Martin Agar |
John Agar Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is John Agar worth at the age of 81 years old? John Agar’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from IL. We have estimated John Agar's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Actor |
John Agar Social Network
Timeline
He has an entry in Jean Tulard's "Dictionnaire du cinéma/Les acteurs" published in Paris in 2007 by RobertLaffont/Bouquins (page 14).
Interviewed in Tom Weaver's books "Interviews with B Science Fiction and Horror Movie Makers" (McFarland & Co., 1988) and "They Fought in the Creature Features" (McFarland & Co., 1995).
In 1972 "Famous Monsters of Filmland" Magazine reported John Agar "Dead"!! Agar lived to autograph several copies of the articles.
The claim that he had done a "pink film" in Denmark was a gag. He starred in Journey to the Seventh Planet (1962), which was shot in Denmark, by writer/producer/director Sidney W. Pink.
After Universal put Agar into a third horror film, The Mole People (1956), he became disillusioned with the studio, especially since he had to compete with Tony Curtis, Rock Hudson, George Nader and Jeff Chandler for choice leading man roles, and he left the studio.
Agar debuted opposite John Wayne, Henry Fonda and Temple in John Ford's Fort Apache (1948), initial film in the famed director's "Cavalry Trilogy".
John Agar was born in Chicago, the eldest of four children. In World War II, Sgt. John Agar was a United States Army Air Force physical instructor. His 1945 marriage at the Wilshire Memorial Church to "America's Sweetheart" Shirley Temple put him in the public eye for the first time, and a movie contract with independent producer David O. Selznick quickly ensued.
His marriage to actress Shirley Temple started his film career in the 1940s.
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