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Clark Gable: Summary

Recent Role:: Himself, on film on The Ed Sullivan Show

Birthday:: 2-1-1901

Birthplace:: Cadiz, Ohio, USA

Birth Name:: William Clark Gable

He was born William Clark Gable on February 1, 1901 in Cadiz, Ohio to Adeline and William H. Gable. When he was growing up, he was known as Billy Gable. His mother died from epilepsy when he was seven months old. He was brought up by his father, Will, an oil rigger who later became a farmer, and his gentle, devoted stepmother, Jennie, a milliner. Clark later said, "She was a wonderful...

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When he was growing up, everyone called him Billy Gable.(edit)
Clark was widely considered for the role of Tarzan in the 1932 Tarzan, the Ape Man, but was deemed to unknown and the role went to Johnny Weissmuller. (edit)
Both of Clark's parents were of German ancestry. (edit)
While growing up, Clark wanted to become a doctor. (edit)
According to military records released in 2005, Clark's weekly wage was listed as $7,500 for his movie work. (edit)