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Gene Tunney (James Joseph Tunney (The Fighting Marine, Tamer of the Tiger.)) was born on 25 May, 1897 in New York City, New York, USA, is an actor. Discover Gene Tunney'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 networth at the age of 81 years old?

Popular As James Joseph Tunney (The Fighting Marine, Tamer of the Tiger.)
Occupation actor
Age 81 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 25 May 1897
Birthday 25 May
Birthplace New York City, New York, USA
Date of death 7 November, 1978
Died Place Greenwich, Connecticut, USA
Nationality United States

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Gene Tunney Height, Weight & Measurements

At 81 years old, Gene Tunney height is 6' 1" (1.85 m) .

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Height 6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Who Is Gene Tunney's Wife?

His wife is Mary Josephine Lauder (3 October 1928 - 7 November 1978) ( his death) ( 4 children)

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Wife Mary Josephine Lauder (3 October 1928 - 7 November 1978) ( his death) ( 4 children)
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Gene Tunney Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gene Tunney worth at the age of 81 years old? Gene Tunney’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Gene Tunney's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Actor

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Timeline

1926

Gene Tunney's parents were Mary Jean (aka Rose) Lydon and John Tunney. Both of his parents were born in Mayo, Ireland, near Kiltimagh, and moved to New York City. He won the heavyweight boxing championship from Jack Dempsey in 1926 and successfully defended his title against Dempsey in 1927.

1928

In 1928, he successfully defended his title against Tom Heeney and then retired from the ring undefeated in 1928.

He then married Andrew Carnegie's great niece, Mary Josephine Lauder (aka Polly) in October, 1928, went on an extensive honeymoon, then returned to the U. S. and had four children - three sons and one daughter. He enlisted as a Marine during World War I, and he joined the Navy during World War II and was made an officer.

1932

Is mentioned by James Cagney in the boxing film Winner Take All (1932): When a woman asks his punchy character about Shakespeare, Cagney states that Shakespeare's "the fella who ruined Gene Tunny.".

1939

He had four children with his wife, Mary "Polly" Lauder: son, Gene Lauder Tunney; son, John V. Tunney; son, Jonathan R. Tunney; and daughter, Joan Lauder (born in 1939).

1990

Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, 1990.

2001

Inducted into the Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame, 2001 (charter member).

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