(1909-1959) Tasmanian-born adventure hero of the 1930s-1940s. He first appeared on
screen in 1932 in an Australian film and thereafter rapidly established himself in
Hollywood as a
leading star and
sex symbol. He was known for his swashbuckling movies and famous for his roles in
Captain Blood (1935) and The Adventures of
Robin Hood (1938). Off-
screen, he was known for his indulgent, dissipated lifestyle.