Description:
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.
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".
His marriage to Shirley Temple ended in 1949, while his movie career continued.
Popular with fans of Westerns and sci-fi flicks, Agar was a staple at film conventions and autograph shows.
Birthday
January 31, 1921
Born In
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Alternative names
John G. Agar
Height
185 cm
Spouse/Ex-
Loretta Agar May 16, 1951 - January 27, 2000 (her death),Shirley Temple September 19, 1945 - December 7, 1950 (divorced)
Parents
John George Agar Sr.
Trivia
Father, with Shirley Temple, of daughter Susan Agar (Linda Susan Agar) (born on January 30, 1948).
Quotes
I don't resent being identified with B science fiction movies at all. Why should I? Even though they were not considered top of the line,
for those people that like sci-fi, I guess they were fun. My whole
feeling about working as an actor is, if I give anybody any enjoyment,
I'm doing my job, and that's what counts.
