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Vincent Price
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Actor Born: May 27, 1911 in St. Louis, MO Death: October 25, 1993 in Los Angeles, CA Biography:Lean, effete, and sinister, "Vincent Price" was among the movies' greatest villains as well as one of the horror genre's most beloved and enduring stars. Born May 27, 1911, in St. Louis, MO, "Price" graduated from Yale University, and later studied fine arts at the University of London. He made his theatrical debut in the Gate Theatre's 1935 production of Chicago, followed by work on Broadway, in stock and with "Orson Welles"' famed Mercury Theater. Under contract to Universal, "Price" traveled to Hollywood, making his screen debut in 1938's "Service de Luxe", before returning to Broadway for a revival of "Outward Bound". His tenure at Universal was largely unsuccessful, and the studio kept him confined to supporting roles. Upon completing his contract, "Price" jumped to 20th Century Fox, starring in a pair of 1940 historical tales, "Brigham Young -- Frontiersman" and "Hudson Bay". Still, fame eluded... Full Biography
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