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Buster Crabbe (um 1930) Clarence Linden „Buster“ Crabbe (* 7. Februar 1908 in Oakland; † 23. April 1983 in Scottsdale) war ein US-amerikanischer Schwimmer und Schauspieler. Buster Crabbe war Olympiasieger, hielt 35 nationale Rekorde und 16 Weltrekorde im Schwimmen.
Buster Crabbe, 74, an Olympic gold medal swimmer who became the undisputed king of motion-picture adventure serials during the 1930s and 1940s, died yesterday of a heart attack at his home. A family spokesman said that Mr. Crabbe's death yesterday morning was 'very sudden' and that he had been in good health.
Buster Crabbe was a versatile and prolific actor who starred in sci-fi, western and adventure serials, as well as TV shows and movies. He also won the 1932 Olympic gold medal in swimming and hosted a local show featuring his serials.
- January 1, 1
- Oakland, California, USA
- January 1, 1
- Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
Buster Crabbe was an actor, swimmer and Olympic champion who played Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers and Tarzan in serials and films. He also appeared in westerns, TV shows and hosted a local show featuring his serials.
- Actor, Stunts
- April 23, 1983
- February 7, 1908
19. Apr. 2024 · Buster Crabbe was an American swimmer whose Olympic gold medal led to a long acting career. Crabbe, who grew up in Hawaii and swam for the University of Southern California, competed at the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam, winning a bronze medal in the 1,500-metre freestyle and finishing in fourth place.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Buster Crabbe was a U.S. swimmer who won the 400m freestyle at the 1932 Olympics and set 16 world records. He also starred in movies as Tarzan, Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers, and advocated physical fitness.
24. Apr. 1983 · Buster Crabbe, a top swimmer of his day who went on to become a popular movie actor and successful businessman, died of a heart attack yesterday morning at his home in Scottsdale, Ariz. He was 75...
