In the book, actor Vincent Price comments: "If there's a power of good, it follows that there must be a power of evil. Cregarr was an anomoly in the Hollywood of the 1940's. A fascinating actor, and character, Cregar died not too many years after I WAKE UP SCREAMING, so his career was not extended. But his plans to become the leading man went astray. The producer and director of Oscar Wilde were reported as preparing an independent company to star Cregar in William Muir's The Life of Mohammed. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. This account has been disabled. Please enter location or other information that may help the volunteer in fulfilling this request. He spent two years there, acting and studying; he said Thomas Browne Henry of the Playhouse gave him the worst advice he possibly could, telling him "not to lose a pound of weight, but instead to develop a thin man's personality. Laird Cregar: A Huge Talent Cregar in THE LODGER The one-of-a-kind actor is often forgotten for his brief run in the 1940's as one of the screen's premiere character leads and supporting players, cut short by his untimely death at his peak on December 9th, 1944. He was a popular actor until his death in 1944 at the age of 31. Seldom weighing less than 300 pounds (136 kg) throughout his adult life, Cregar became obsessed with his weight. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. "Sammy" Laird Cregar wanted so much to be an actor. He underwent surgery at the beginning of December 1944. The strain on his system resulted in severe abdominal problems; a few days after undergoing stomach surgery, Cregar died of a heart attack. Would you like Wikipedia to always look as professional and up-to-date? Very well written book. Fascinating and super detailed account of one of the most talented and tragic figures in Hollywood history. [6] He also acted with other stock companies in Philadelphia and wrote some plays that were performed by amateur groups. (& I Wake Up Screaming, too), http://www.archive.org/download/SUSPENSE/43-07-27_Last_Letter_of_Doctor_Bronson.mp3, http://www.archive.org/download/SUSPENSE/44-03-16_Narrative_About_Clarence.mp3. This prompted studio executive Darryl F. Zanuck to arrange for an article in Silver Screen magazine to link Cregar romantically with Dorothy McGuire, among others, and to report that, despite his weight, the actor was considered sexy by many women. Year should not be greater than current year. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? We have 2 volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. This is a wonderful book and I couldn't recommend it any more highly. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. [21] It was intended that Cregar's next film would be an adaptation of Les Misérables directed by John Brahm,[22] and Billy Rose wanted to star him on Broadway in Henry VIII. A few days after surgery, Cregar had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. Laird was signed to a movie contract at 20th Century Fox. Nonetheless John Chapman of the Chicago Daily Tribune predicted he would become one of the "stars of 1942". We have 2 volunteers within ten miles of your requested photo location. Just saw the above film and I've never seen Cregar before*. ^ Variety December 1944 ^ "Laird Cregar | Hollywood Walk of Fame". Johnson had "blossomed" during his career on Broadway, but the studio had "hushed it up". Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. They toured internationally in … It was the climax of a strange celebrity that saw the young American actor--who stood 6' 3" and weighed more than 300 pounds--earn distinction as a portrayer of psychopaths and villains. "[8], Cregar's father died and his family returned to the United States. [28][29], Cregar also reportedly wrote a number of plays.[39]. His mother was at his bedside. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. When that ended he was unable to find a job for six months, and was forced to sleep in a friend's car in their garden. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed ), memorial page for Edward Matthews Cregar, Jr (8 Sep 1904–30 Sep 1961), Find a Grave Memorial no. As a seven-year-old he caught a glimpse of the actor from a TV broadcast of THE LODGER, and the image hit home. [25] Vincent Price, Cregar's co-star in Hudson's Bay (1941), delivered the eulogy. And I've seen evil. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to feedback@findagrave.com and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Cregar had an intense love for his mother, and bonded with his niece, Betsey, trying hard to get her to live with him in Hollywood. The youngest of six sons sired by a professional cricket player, Cregar was sent to England at an early age to be educated at Winchester College, and it was there that he became involved with the theater, although he harbored a strong desire to act from early childhood. He was 31 years old. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. In his brief career, Cregar was seen in films with not just Sanders and Darnell, but also Paul Muni, John Carradine, Don Ameche, Tyrone Power, and Gene Tierney. He was obsessed, and actually, he made it. A system error has occurred. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He followed that up with the successful screwball comedy Rings on Her Fingers (1942) playing a con artist opposite Gene Tierney, then back to villainy with Ten Gentlemen from West Point (also 1942). [26] His estate was valued at $10,000 ($145,236 today). It usually takes me 3-4 weeks to get through a book, mainly because I have to steal away time to read. Cregar quickly rose to stardom, appearing in a variety of genres from screwball comedy to horror. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. The strain on his system resulted in severe abdominal problems; a few days after undergoing stomach surgery, Cregar died of a heart attack. It will enhance any encyclopedic page you visit with the magic of the WIKI 2 technology. Also an additional volunteer within fifty miles. For help using the website visit our help page or contact support@findagrave.com. They toured internationally in the late 1890s … Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2018. We were unable to submit your feedback at this time. You can still file a request but no one will be notified. A better biography could not have been written about this immensely talented and sensitive performer. But Betsey's mother wasn't interested in losing her daughter to Cregar, of course. Make sure that the file is a photo. He was then cast as Francis Chesney in Charley's Aunt (1941), the first of several showcases for the actor's comic flair. Failed to report flower. Samuel Laird Cregar (July 28, 1913 – December 9, 1944) was an American stage and film actor. PLEASE keep writing. This was his second film that was directed by the great John Brahm. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Years ago, Hollywood used to be one of the most evil places on Earth....", Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2018. your own Pins on Pinterest The crash diet that Cregar followed for his roles in The Lodger and Hangover Square (which included prescribed amphetamines) placed a strain on his system, resulting in severe abdominal problems. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request. [8], Cregar's performance immediately attracted the interest of Hollywood studios: Cregar was tested for the second lead in The Letter (1940) and made screen tests for MGM and Paramount. By 1941, he had signed a film contract with 20th Century Fox. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. 1930 U.S. Census, State of Pennsylvania, County of Philadelphia, enumeration district 636, p. 1-A, family 9. In 1944, Laird's obsession led him on a reckless crash diet(from three hundred lbs. Cregar felt the lead role would be ideal for him, and he pitched the project to a number of producers. His books speak to me like few others. This was a signature role; nothing quite equals it in all of Hollywood history. Please try again later. × Fame soon brought radio roles on Lux Radio Theater in 1943 and a guest spot on The Eddie Cantor Show in April 1944. GREAT NEWS! Sweet "Sammy" paid the price. [20] The source code for the WIKI 2 extension is being checked by specialists of the Mozilla Foundation, Google, and Apple. Finally here is a book to answer the many questions I've had over the years. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed ), memorial page for Laird Cregar (28 Jul 1914–9 Dec 1944), Find a Grave Memorial no. He went back to the Pasadena Playhouse for several months, then made his professional debut with the West Coast production of The Great American Family. But his heart gave out on the morning of December 9, 1944, only days after the surgery. Retrieved June 19, 2016. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. The film was a big hit, but the increasingly sensitive Cregar was growing tired of being thought of as merely a hulking villain. He wanted to be the leading man. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 20 photos to this memorial. Cregar was best known for his villainous performances in films such as I Wake Up Screaming (1941) and The Lodger (1944).. Cregar's screen career began in 1940 working as an extra in films. [18] Cregar began crash dieting to lose weight, desiring to give the character a "romantic veneer".[19]. Samuel Laird Cregar (July 28, 1913 – December 9, 1944) was an American stage and film actor. Samuel Laird Cregar was the youngest of six sons of Edward Matthews Cregar, a cricketer and member of a team called the Gentlemen of Philadelphia. [18] Cregar began crash dieting to lose weight, desiring to give the character a "romantic veneer".[19]. For a while, he lived in the back seat of a car. [17], In March 1943, Fox announced plans to cast Cregar in the starring role in The Lodger (1944), as a character who may or may not be Jack the Ripper. Samuel Laird Cregar (July 28, 1913 – December 9, 1944) was an American stage and film actor.

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