Stefan Arngrim

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Stefan Arngrim
Land of the Giants Stefan Arngrim 1968.jpg
Stefan Arngrim in 1968.
Born (1955-12-23) December 23, 1955 (age 66)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
NationalityCanadian, American
Other namesStephan Arngrim
OccupationActor, musician
Years active1965–2015
Parent(s) Norma MacMillan
Thor Arngrim
Relatives Alison Arngrim (sister)
Website www.stefanarngrim.com

Stefan Arngrim (born December 23, 1955) is a Canadian actor and musician, sometimes credited as Stephan Arngrim.

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Biography

He is perhaps best known for his role as Barry Lockridge on the Irwin Allen television series Land of the Giants which aired from 1968 to 1970. Arngrim was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the son of actress Norma MacMillan and Thor Arngrim. [1] [2] He is the elder brother of actress Alison Arngrim, who has alleged that he regularly molested her throughout her childhood. [3] Stefan himself has been rumored to have been molested by a press agent and a photographer from age 12 to 16.[ citation needed ]

Filmography

Television

Other work

Arngrim co-wrote two songs with Warren Zevon on the album Transverse City .

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References

  1. "Groovy Clothes Call for Proper Setting, Teenage Actor Warns". Los Angeles Times. August 25, 1968.
  2. Stefan Arngrim Biography (1955–). Filmreference.com (1955-12-23). Retrieved on 2011-09-24.
  3. "Whoa, Nellie". Globe and Mail. June 16, 2010.

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