Final appearance on-screen was in Delta Force in which he co-starred with Chuck Norris. The film was released in 1985.
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Claimed to be a direct descendant of Confederate general Robert E. Lee.
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Turned down one of the lead roles in Deliverance because he felt he was too old for the part.
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Was one of the first actors to be sued for palimony by former live-in galpal Michelle Triola. The Court denied Ms. Triola any share of Marvin's assets but awarded her "spousal" support.
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Second wife Pamela was once his high school sweetheart. The two re-united at a class reunion.
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Turned down the starring role in the classic 1969 western The Wild Bunch in order to star in Paint Your Wagon which was a notorious flop.
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Was an avid deep sea fisherman.
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