David Wayne

David Wayne

  • Born: 1914-1-30
  • Birthplace: Traverse City, Michigan
  • Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
  • Profession: actor
  • Nationality: America
  • Wayne James McMeekan (David Wayne, January 30, 1914 - February 9, 1995), was born in Traverse City, Michigan, USA, an American actor, whose representative works include " Poker Alice ". [1] 

    Early Experience

    Wayne James McMeekan was born in Traverse City, Michigan. His mother died when he was four years old   . After growing up, he entered Western Michigan University to specialize in Industry & Business Administration , and also starred in several college dramas. In 1936, joined Cleveland's Shakespeare Repertory Theater   .
    When World War II began, David volunteered as an ambulance driver for the British Army in North Africa. After the United States entered the war, he joined the United States Army . 

    Performing Experience

    In 1949, starred in the romantic comedy film Adam's Rib starring Spencer Tracy and Katharine Houghton Hepburn .
    In 1953, co-starred in the romantic comedy film How to Marry a Millionaire with Marilyn Monroe and Betty Joan Perske .
    From 1966 to 1967, he played the villain Jervis Tetch (Mad Hatter) in the TV series "Batman".
    In 1971, he played Dr. Charles Dutton in the sci-fi film " The Andromeda Strain " written by Michael Crichton .

    Personal Life

    Love life
    In 1941, married Jane Gordon Trix. Married with two daughters and a son   . In 1993, his wife died   .
    He died of illness
    He died in Santa Monica, California, on February 9, 1995 , at the age of 81 due to complications from lung cancer  .
    Extended Reading

    Portrait of Jennie quotes

    • Jennie Appleton: There is no life, my darling, until you love and have been loved. And then there is no death.

    • Jennie Appleton: How beautiful the world is Eben! The sun goes down in in the same lovely sky. Just as it did yesterday, and will tomorrow.

      Eben Adams: When is tomorrow, Jenny?

      Jennie Appleton: Does it matter? It's always. This was tomorrow once.