Rod cameron married his mother in-law
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Born, Nathan Roderick Cox (1910-1983) Rod was a Canadian born film and television actor whose movie career extended from the 1930s to the 1970s, including mysteries, action dramas, war pictures, serials and even horror and sci-fi. But the lanky Canadian was best known for his westerns.
He rose from a struggling early life, working during the Depression years at many different jobs, whatever he could find to do, always grateful for the opportunity to work. He worked as a sand hog (caisson laborer) in tunnels being constructed under the Hudson River and later went to California to work for the Metropolitan Water District building a tunnel near Palm Springs. In California, like many, he became interested in working in the movie business. Executives at Paramount saw some potential and signed him to a stock contract. His surname was changed to Cameron.
Rod’s career spanned over 100 films and many TV shows, including leads in three syndicated television series: City Detective (1953–1955), State Trooper (1956–1959), and the Coronado 9 (1960–1961).
The Museum exhibit pays tribute to Ro
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Roderick Cameron
Canadian and American businessman
For other people with similar names, see Rod Cameron.
Sir Roderick Cameron | |
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R. W. Cameron in 1883 | |
| Born | Roderick William Cameron (1825-07-25)July 25, 1825 Glengarry County, Upper Canada |
| Died | October 19, 1900(1900-10-19) (aged 75) London, England |
| Resting place | Williamstown, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, statesman, racehorse owner/breeder |
| Board member of | R. W. Cameron & Co. |
| Spouses | Mary Ann Cummings (m. 1845; died 1859)Anne Fleming Leavenworth (m. 1860; died 1879) |
| Children | Margaret Duncan Roderick Catherine Alice Anne Isabell |
| Parent(s) | Duncan Cameron Margaret MacLeod |
| Relatives | Rory Cameron (grandson) |
| Honors | Knight Bachelor (1883) |
Sir Roderick William Cameron (July 25, 1825 – October 19, 1900) was a Canadian and American businessman noted for co-founding the R. W. Cameron and Company shipping line in New York City,
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Biographies: Rod Cameron - Actor
Biographies
A Canadian actor, born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, as Nathan Roderick Cox. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960 for his television work. Rod Cameron married three times and had two children. Among Rod Cameron's most important works are Boss of Boomtown (1944), Dakota Lil (1950), The Runaround (1946), and Trigger Trail (1944). Rod made horror, adventure, war, and science fiction films and excelled in American Western films. He played basketball and professional football and also practiced swimming and ice hockey. However, he failed to join the Royal Police because he failed the physical tests. Rod Cameron moved to Hollywood when he was young and joined Paramount Pictures to present dangerous stunts and minor roles. His first cinematic appearance was in the films Heritage of the Desert (1939) and The Old Maid (1939). With Republic Pictures, he made his first starring role in the movie G-Men vs. the Black Dragon (1943). With Universal Pictures, he played the lead role in the movie Salome Where She Danced (1945
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