He realized his shortcomings and enhanced his abilities by studying and performing with local theatre groups which led to national prominence in 1951 in the burgeoning television industry. However, outside of good looks, his lack of training resulted in lackluster performances. A moniker was conceived and he became Guy Madison. Upon completion of his military duty, Robert Moseley was signed by RKO Pictures in 1946 and began appearing in romantic comedies and dramas."Till the End of Time" and "Honeymoon" but a few. Movie goers noticed him and were responsible for his Hollywood career as they wrote thousands of letters praising his performance and demeanor during the brief cameo appearance. His one scene was filmed during a weekend pass and he promptly returned to duty. ![]() Selznick who was looking for an unknown to play a sailor for a cameo role in his movie "Since You Went Away," he was signed as an Extra. Stationed in California and during a visit to Hollywood on leave, wearing his sailor suit, he was spotted by a talent scout while attending a Lux Radio Theatre broadcast. He never had any ambitions toward a movie career and lacked training and experience. After two years, he worked briefly as a telephone lineman before joining the Coast Guard serving during World War II. In high school, he worked summers as a lifeguard and upon graduation attended Bakersfield Junior College studying animal husbandry. He was born Robert Ozell Moseley in Pumpkin Center, California, his father a Santa Fe Railroad worker. ![]() Guy Madison appeared in some 85 films, performed as a voice actor on the radio but his most prominent success came in a popular television series. Actor in Movies, Television and Radio Voice.
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