Melvin Belli's sparse acting career began with his casting as 'Gorgan', the so-called Friendly Angel, in the original Star Trek series. But he is far better known for his law career. He was chiefly a personal injury lawyer, and was so good at it that Life Magazine dubbed him the "King of Torts". Among his inventions was the "day in the life" film; he would film the lives of his clients, and shows these films to juries. The heartwrenching depictions often convinced juries to find for his clients, and to award them large sums. He represented many high profile clients, including Muhammed
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