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Michael Ansara
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Actor Born: April 15, 1922 in Syria Biography:Though best known for his Native American characterizations, Michael Ansara is actually of Lebanese extraction. Ansara, born in Syria and raised in Lowell, Massachusetts, entered Los Angeles City College in 1941, planning to become a doctor. His shyness in class prompted his professor to suggest that Ansara take a dramatics course to bolster his self-confidence. The medical profession's loss turned out to be the acting community's gain: after training at Pasadena Playhouse, Ansara blossomed as a classical actor with such groups as the Hollywood Players' Ring. The role that brought Ansara to the attention of Hollywood's higher-ups was his brief, uncredited appearance as the tormented Judas in "The Robe" (1953). He went on to be cast as Cochise in the 1956 TV series version of the 1950 20th Century-Fox feature "Broken Arrow"; while the role brought him fame and fortune, Ansara noted that "the acting... Full Biography
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