Not Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, Irrfan Khan, this teen actor was first on Hollywood Walk Of Fame, he was...
Here, we are talking about the renowned Hollywood actor Sabu Dastagir, who was born in 1924 in Mysore, the son of an elephant mahout. He was discovered by American filmmaker Robert Flaherty and made his film debut in 'Elephant Boy' (1937), a movie inspired by Rudyard Kipling's writings. Sabu moved to Hollywood shortly after and quickly became a sensation with leading roles in major films such as 'The Drum', 'The Thief of Bagdad', 'Arabian Nights', 'White Savage', and 'Cobra Woman'. As a teenager, he became one of the most recognizable actors in Hollywood, particularly known for his roles in fantasy and adventure films. Sabu Dastagir's Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
In 1944, Sabu became a citizen of the United States and even served in the US Army during World War II. However, his fame diminished after the war. In the 1950s, he mostly appeared in lesser-known European films. On October 19, 1948, Sabu tied the knot with lesser-known actress Marilyn Cooper, who had an uncredited role as Princess Tara in the 1949 film Song of India. Together, they had two children. Their marriage continued until his passing. Their son, Paul Sabu, formed the rock band Sabu in the 1980s. Their daughter, Jasmine Sabu, who passed away in 2001, worked as an animal trainer in the film industry. Sabu Dastagir Was Offered Lead Role In…
He was once considered for the lead role in legendary director Mehboob Khan's 'Mother India' (1957), but was unable to obtain a work permit. It was in 1960, during the height of Hollywood's golden era, that Sabu Dastagir received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Sabu passed away young in 1963 at the age of 39, having never acted in an Indian film.
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