Frequent commenter Stan the Gummint Man noted in the first post of the morning that the famous character actor Burt Mustin never seemed to age. As I mentioned in my reply, I could never remember seeing him as a young man--every role he's ever had has seemingly been that of a mild old man.
Obviously, yet another opportunity to not do what I'm supposed to be doing!
As for not ever being young, that might have something to do with the fact that his first movie role came at age 67. Also noticed on IMDb that he'd attended Pennsylvania Military College.
AND, sure enough--the school still exists, although today it's known as Widener University. They have a nice collection of photos, including one of a YOUNG Cadet Mustin. Although, I do have to say he didn't look particularly youthful, even in his youth.
Anyway, quite a listing of information about a fine old gentleman.
Posted by Terry Oglesby at July 31, 2006 02:40 PMThanks for all that research. You know, a movie career of nearly thirty years is pretty good for a guy who started at age 67. Perhaps some of us should try our fortunes on stage and screen.
Posted by: Stan at July 31, 2006 04:21 PM