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John Qualen (Johan Mandt Kvalen) was born on 8 December, 1899 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is an Actor, Soundtrack, Music Department. Discover John Qualen's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of John Qualen networth?

Popular As Johan Mandt Kvalen
Occupation actor,soundtrack,music_department
Age 88 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 8 December, 1899
Birthday 8 December
Birthplace Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Date of death 12 September, 1987
Died Place Torrance, California, USA
Nationality Canada

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John Qualen Height, Weight & Measurements

At 88 years old, John Qualen height is 5' 7" (1.7 m) .

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Height 5' 7" (1.7 m)
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Who Is John Qualen's Wife?

His wife is Pearle Larson (1924 - 12 September 1987) ( his death) ( 3 children)

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Wife Pearle Larson (1924 - 12 September 1987) ( his death) ( 3 children)
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John Qualen Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is John Qualen worth at the age of 88 years old? John Qualen’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Canada. We have estimated John Qualen's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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Source of Income Actor

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2020

Turner Classic Movies network aired a short-feature profile of John Qualen in August 2020 as part of its "What a Character" series. The moving tribute noted that one tragically bitter scene-stealing performance Qualen gave in The Grapes Of Wrath (1940) brought director John Ford to tears.

1940

Perhaps his greatest work among many memorable roles was as the pitiful Muley, who recounts the destruction of his farm by the bank in Ford's masterpiece The Grapes Of Wrath (1940). Although plagued in his later years by failing eyesight, he continued to work steadily into his final years. He was treasurer of The Authors Club and historian of The Masquers, Hollywood's famed social group for actors. He had three children, Elizabeth, Kathleen, and Meredith.

1936

Teamed with Paul Fix 5 times. They started in "Road to Glory (1936)" and finished in 1973 in "The Streets of San Francisco: Winterkill." In between, they made featured appearances in 3 John Wayne movies: "The High and the Mighty" (1954), "The Sea Chase" (1955) and "The Sons of Katie Elder" (1965).

1933

He is often erroneously credited with the bit role of the bull owner in the Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy film Bogus Bandits - Laurel & Hardy's 1933 Version of "Fra Diavolo" (1933). However, it is clearly not him nor is it his voice.

1931

That same year he first worked for director John Ford in Arrowsmith (1931). He became a member of Ford's famed stock company and had prominent roles for Ford for the next thirty-five years. He became a most familiar character player, specializing in Scandinavians of various nationalities, but frequently playing a wide variety of other ethnicities.

1930

In 1930, although working in New York, his home base was at 328 Sidney Street West, St. Paul, Minnesota.

1929

One of the best and most familiar character actors of the first four decades of sound films, although few who knew his face also knew his name, John Qualen was born in Canada to Norwegian parents. His father was a minister. The family moved to the United States and Qualen (whose real name was Kvalen) grew up in Elgin, Illinois. He won an oratory contest and was given a scholarship to Northwestern University. His interest in acting was piqued there, and he began appearing in tent shows on the Lyceum-Chautauqua circuit and in stock. He went to New York in 1929 and got his big break as the Swedish janitor in Elmer Rice's Street Scene. He repeated the role two years later in the film version.