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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 AsJames Joseph Tunney (The Fighting Marine, Tamer of the Tiger.)
Occupationactor
Age81 years old
Zodiac SignGemini
Born25 May, 1897
Birthday25 May
BirthplaceNew York City, New York, USA
Date of death7 November, 1978
Died PlaceGreenwich, Connecticut, USA
NationalityUSA

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Gene Tunney Height, Weight & Measurements

At 81 years old, Gene Tunney height is 6' 1" (1.85 m) .

Physical Status
Height6' 1" (1.85 m)
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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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WifeMary Josephine Lauder (3 October 1928 - 7 November 1978) ( his death) ( 4 children)
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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 2023Under Review
Net Worth in 2022Pending
Salary in 2022Under Review
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Source of IncomeActor

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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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Update: 2024-05-08