Art Aragon
Acting
Biography
Art Aragon was an American actor and professional boxer. From 1944 to 1960, he fought as a lightweight known as "The Golden Boy". Although he never became champion, he had an impressive record of 90 wins and 20 losses. Eight years after he began boxing, he also became an actor, and continued juggling both careers until 1960, when he decided to focus solely on acting. He died from complications from a stroke.
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Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
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General Electric Theater
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Rogues Gallery
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Off Limits
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Art Aragon was the most popular fighter on the west coast in the 1950s. Before his time with a brash & cocky attitude, he dated actress Mamie Van Doren and transcended the sport but faded from the spotlight after allegations of fight fixing.