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Art Aragon

Born November 13, 1927 in Belen, New Mexico, USADied March 25, 20086 films

Art Aragon was an American actor and professional boxer. From 1944 to 1960, he fought as a lightweight known as "The Golden Boy". Although he never became champion, he had an impressive record of 90 wins and 20 losses. Eight years after he began boxing, he also became an actor, and continued juggling both careers until 1960, when he decided to focus solely on acting. He died from complications from a stroke.

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Filmography

6 films as actor
  1. 1980Angel on My Shoulder
  2. 1972Fat CityBabe
  3. 1961The Ladies ManMan (uncredited)
  4. 1956World in My CornerFighter
  5. 1955To Hell and Back
  6. 1952Off LimitsArt Aragon