- Born
- 20 June 1909, Hobart, Australia
- First work
- 1933: In the Wake of the Bounty
- Peak
- 1935 to 1942 (estimated)
- Last work
- 1959: Cuban Rebel Girls
- Died
- 14 October 1959, Vancouver, Canada; aged 50; natural
Errol Flynn
Film: actor, Australia
Born in Hobart, Tasmania, in 1909, Errol Flynn was the quintessential swashbuckler of classic Hollywood cinema. Propelled to international stardom by Warner Bros. in Captain Blood in 1935, Flynn epitomised dashing charm, athletic grace, and romantic heroism. His depiction of the title hero in The Adventures of Robin Hood in 1938 defined the role for generations, frequently paired with co-star Olivia de Havilland and director Michael Curtiz. Later excelling in westerns and war pictures, Flynn demonstrated refined character acting in films like The Sun Also Rises. He died of a heart attack in Vancouver, Canada, in October 1959.
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Signature works
- Captain Blood film1935
- The Charge of the Light Brigade film1936
- The Adventures of Robin Hood film1938
- The Sea Hawk film1940
- They Died with Their Boots On film1941
- Gentleman Jim film1942
- The Sun Also Rises film1957
Honours
- Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, 1960