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Louis Zamperini (Louis Silvie Zamperini) was born on 26 January, 1917 in Olean, New York, USA, is an actor,miscellaneous. Discover Louis Zamperini'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 97 years old?

Popular As Louis Silvie Zamperini
Occupation actor,miscellaneous
Age 97 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 26 January 1917
Birthday 26 January
Birthplace Olean, New York, USA
Date of death 2 July, 2014
Died Place Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Louis Zamperini Height, Weight & Measurements

At 97 years old, Louis Zamperini height is 5' 11" (1.8 m) .

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Height 5' 11" (1.8 m)
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Who Is Louis Zamperini's Wife?

His wife is Cynthia Applewhite (25 May 1946 - 2001) ( her death) ( 2 children)

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Wife Cynthia Applewhite (25 May 1946 - 2001) ( her death) ( 2 children)
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Louis Zamperini Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Louis Zamperini worth at the age of 97 years old? Louis Zamperini’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Louis Zamperini'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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1917

Louis Zamperini was born on January 26, 1917 in Olean, New York, USA as Louis Silvie Zamperini.

1920

Born in New York, his family moved to Torrence, California in 1920.

1934

He attended Torrance High School, where he was a track star. In 1934, he set the national high school track record for the mile at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. His record time of 4 minutes 21.2 seconds held for 20 years. His efforts earned him a scholarship to the University of Southern California (USC).

1943

During his World War II military service, he was a B-24 bombardier in a plane nicknamed the Green Hornet. While flying a rescue mission May 27, 1943, the Green Hornet had a mechanical failure and fell into the ocean. After 47 days floating in a rubber life-raft at sea with two other crew members (one of the others died after 33 days), he and the plane's co-pilot were rescued/captured by the Japanese, and he spent almost two years, frequently tortured, in a Japanese Prisoner of War Camp.

1946

The Torrance airport was renamed Zamperini Field on December 7, 1946.

1950

In the 1950s, Tony Curtis approached Zamperini, after the release of Zamperini's first book, about making a film with Curtis portraying Zamperini.

1976

One of his fellow prisoner-of-war camp mates was Gregory H. 'Pappy' Boyington, writer of the book "Baa Baa Black Sheep," upon which Black Sheep Squadron (1976) (later "Black Sheep Squadron") was based.

1998

For his 81st birthday in January 1998, he returned to Japan to run a leg of the Olympic torch relay for the 1998 Winter Games in Nagano. He was also a torch bearer for the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

2004

University of Southern California's track & field stadium's entrance was named Louis Zamperini Plaza in 2004.

2008

Inducted to the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame in Chicago, Illinois, USA in October 2008.

2014

He was an actor, known for Unbroken (2014), Today (1952) and American Experience (1988). He was married to Cynthia Applewhite.