James gregory actor biography sample
New York born James Gregory gave up a career as a stockbroker for one as an actor.
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Born in the Bronx December 23, 1911, Gregory grew up in suburban New Rochelle. His ability and enthusiasm were recognized as early as high school where he was elected president of the Drama Club and captain of the golf team. Always independent and ambitious, Gregory went to work on Wall Street as a runner shortly after the 1929 stock market crash.
Over a five year period he was promoted to clerk, then private secretary.
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Interested in theatre, Gregory worked in local drama groups in Westchester County and progressed to pro status as a Summer stock player in 1935. He performed in plays throughout New York, Maryland and New Jersey and traveled with a troupe through small towns in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, earning all of $25 for a week of one-night stands.
In 1939 Gregory made his Broadway debut in a production of “Key Largo” with Paul Muni. Over the next several yea james gregory actor biography sample5 DAHUK