Greg Bautzer
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Gregson Edward Bautzer (April 3, 1911 – October 26, 1987) was an American attorney who represented such individuals as
Early life
Bautzer was born in the Los Angeles community of
Bautzer attended San Pedro High School where he was an exemplary student. A self-disciplined young man of considerable scholastic achievement, he was also endowed with a congenial, enthusiastic personality that easily attracted friendships.[2] While in high school, Bautzer took an active interest in public speaking and while yet a teenager, gained community recognition for his debating skills. He proceeded to enter national oratorical competitions. In 1926, he took second place in the West Coast division of the National Oratorical Contest, winning two hundred fifty dollars.[2]
In 1927, Bautzer and his mother relocated to another part of Los Angeles where she had accepted an appointment as principal of an area school. In 1928, he entered the
Personal life
While attending law school, Bautzer met
Bautzer's best known romance was with actress Joan Crawford. Their four-year relationship was reportedly on and off, as well as publicly heated at times,[6] with Bautzer seen by many as Crawford's "escort".[7]
On June 10, 1956, Bautzer married actress Dana Wynter. They had one son, Mark Ragan Bautzer. The couple divorced in 1981.[8]
Death
Bautzer died of heart failure at his
See also
References
- ^ "Greg Bautzer - the Private Life and Times of Greg Bautzer. Greg Bautzer Pictures".
- ^ a b c d e f Gladstone, James B., "The Man Who Seduced Hollywood: The Life and Loves of Greg Bautzer, Tinseltown's Most Powerful Lawyer," Chicago Review Press, 2013, Part I, Chapter 1, The Debate Champ, e-book
- ^ LA Times An inside look at Greg Bautzer, 'The Man Who Seduced Hollywood'
- ^ LA Times An inside look at Greg Bautzer, 'The Man Who Seduced Hollywood'
- ^ "Patricia Chapman". SwarthoutFamily.org. Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved April 8, 2012.
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- ^ Smith, Liz (May 28, 2013). "Hollywood's Sexiest, Savviest Lawyer — The Legendary Greg Bautzer". HuffPost. Verizon Media. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- ^ "Greg Bautzer". Glamour Girls. Retrieved September 23, 2019.