Don Megowan

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Don Megowan (May 24, 1922 – June 26, 1981) was an American actor. He played the Gill-man on land in The Creature Walks Among Us, the final part of the Creature from the Black Lagoon trilogy.

Early life

Don Megowan was born in Inglewood, California to Robert and Leila (née Dale) Megowan. His mother Leila worked as a negative cutter for Pathé. At 6'7" Megowan was very active in sports, playing baseball, football, and throwing discus. He went to the University of Southern California on a football scholarship before serving in the U.S. Army during World War II.^[1]

Career

Megowan starred in the

Megowan, a smoker from age 12 to 48, died of throat cancer at age 59. His weight had dwindled from nearly 300 pounds to barely 150.[1] He is interred in Inglewood Park Cemetery in Inglewood, California.^[2]

Filmography

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d} Don Megowan "Coolest Father in the World" Archived February 25, 2015, at the Wayback Machine Interview with Vikki Megowan by Tom Weaver at Classic Images.com Archived October 25, 2019, at the Wayback Machine
2. ^ Wilson, Scott. Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons, 3d ed.: 2 (Kindle Locations 25047-25048). McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. Kindle Edition.
3. ISBN 978-0786470143
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Sources

• The American Film Institute catalog of motion pictures ..., Numbers 1941–1950 by American Film Institute
• Science Fiction Stars and Horror Heroes: Interviews with Actors, Directors ... by Tom Weaver

External links

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