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William Thourlby
American actor (1924–2013)
William Thourlby | |
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| Born | William Leo Thourly January 22 1924 Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Died | April 15 2013 (aged 89) New York, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model, writer |
William Leo Thourlby (January 22, 1924 – April 15, 2013) was an American actor, model and writer.
He was known for his rugged, cowboy look when he appeared as the face of the Marlboro Man campaign in the 1950s.[1] This ad campaign was one of the 20th century's most famous, redefining the Marlboro brand image from a cigarette for women to one for men.[2]
Early life and career
William Thourlby was born on January 22, 1924, in Detroit, Michigan,[3] the son of William H.
Thourlby and Edith Thourlby. He had two siblings, both sisters; Margaret P. Thourlby and Gloria G. Thourlby.[4]
Thourlby started his modeling career by working for the pulp magazine covers.[2] He was offered the Ma