Gene Tunney Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family
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James Joseph Tunney (The Fighting Marine, Tamer of the Tiger.) was born on 25 May, 1897 in New York City, New York, USA, is an Actor. Discover Gene Tunney's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Gene Tunney networth?
Popular As | James Joseph Tunney (The Fighting Marine, Tamer of the Tiger.) |
Occupation | actor |
Age | 81 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Born | 25 May, 1897 |
Birthday | 25 May |
Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
Date of death | 7 November, 1978 |
Died Place | Greenwich, Connecticut, USA |
Nationality | USA |
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Gene Tunney Height, Weight & Measurements
At 81 years old, Gene Tunney height is 6' 1" (1.85 m) .
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Height | 6' 1" (1.85 m) |
Weight | Not Available |
Body Measurements | Not Available |
Eye Color | Not Available |
Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Gene Tunney's Wife?
His wife is Mary Josephine Lauder (3 October 1928 - 7 November 1978) ( his death) ( 4 children)
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Parents | Not Available |
Wife | Mary Josephine Lauder (3 October 1928 - 7 November 1978) ( his death) ( 4 children) |
Sibling | Not Available |
Children | Not Available |
Gene Tunney Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Gene Tunney worth at the age of 81 years old? Gene Tunney’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from USA. We have estimated Gene Tunney's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
House | Not Available |
Cars | Not Available |
Source of Income | Actor |
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Timeline
Inducted into the Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame, 2001 (charter member).
Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, 1990.
He had four children with his wife, Mary "Polly" Lauder: son, Gene Lauder Tunney; son, John V. Tunney; son, Jonathan R. Tunney; and daughter, Joan Lauder (born in 1939).
Is mentioned by James Cagney in the boxing film Winner Take All (1932): When a woman asks his punchy character about Shakespeare, Cagney states that Shakespeare's "the fella who ruined Gene Tunny.".
In 1928, he successfully defended his title against Tom Heeney and then retired from the ring undefeated in 1928.
He then married Andrew Carnegie's great niece, Mary Josephine Lauder (aka Polly) in October, 1928, went on an extensive honeymoon, then returned to the U. S. and had four children - three sons and one daughter. He enlisted as a Marine during World War I, and he joined the Navy during World War II and was made an officer.
Gene Tunney's parents were Mary Jean (aka Rose) Lydon and John Tunney. Both of his parents were born in Mayo, Ireland, near Kiltimagh, and moved to New York City. He won the heavyweight boxing championship from Jack Dempsey in 1926 and successfully defended his title against Dempsey in 1927.
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