Lew Ayres

Movie Actor

Birthday December 28, 1908

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Minneapolis, MN

DEATH DATE Dec 30, 1996 (88)

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About

He became known for his work in All Quiet on the Western Front and The Kiss. In 1931, he appeared in Iron Man, and in 1979, he appeared in the miniseries, Salem's Lot.

Before Fame

He studied medicine at the University of Arizona.

Trivia

He played the role of Dr. Kildare in Jonny Belinda, which was ironic because he originally studied medicine.

Family Life

Actress Jane Wyman fell in love with him on set and left her husband, Ronald Reagan, despite his lack of desire for her.

Associated With

He acted opposite Greta Garbo in The Kiss.

Video

Lew Ayres Highlights
Lew Ayres Highlights