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Aaron Saxon

Born December 4, 1916 in New York City, New York, USADied November 30, 19858 films

Before he began his acting career, Saxon was a wrestler ("Lord Spears") whose gimmick was entering the arena in a dress suit and quoting Shakespeare at every opportunity. His cauliflower ears marked him for "mug" roles; after making a few movies, he was able to afford plastic surgery and had an operation in hopes of landing different types of acting assignments. One of his first after the procedure was the part of a newspaper journalist seeking a better understanding of desperado Jesse James in 'The True Story of Jesse James' (1957).

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Spartacus posterFirst watchSpartacus19607.5as Gladiator (uncredited)The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and…View film

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8 films as actor
  1. 1963The RavenGort
  2. 1960SpartacusGladiator (uncredited)
  3. 1958Party GirlFrankie Gasto (uncredited)
  4. 1958Gun FeverTrench
  5. 1957The UndeadGobbo, the Jailer
  6. 1956The Oklahoma WomanStage Clerk
  7. 1956GunslingerNate Signo
  8. 1955Desert SandsTamal