Personable, unassuming performer who maintained his star status from the 1930s through the 60s. MacMurray's height and regular good looks made him a natural for affable good-guy roles and easygoing romantic leads. He played opposite Claudette Colbert in seven films, the first of which was "The Gilded Lily" (1935); he also co-starred with Katharine Hepburn in "Alice Adams" (1935) and Carole Lombard in "Hands Across the Table" (1935) and "True Confession" (1937).MacMurray began his career while in high school as a saxophonist and big band vocalist. He appeared on Broadway in the revue "Three's a
Lived in Madison, WI and Gilroy, CA before settling in Beaver Dam, WI after parents' separation when he was five
Before attending college, formed three-piece musical outfit, Mac's Melody Boys
Worked in a pea-canning factory after high school graduation
1926
Moved to Chicago where he worked as a shoe salesman; continued music career performing with various bands (including "The Royal Purples) as saxophonist and vocalist
1928
Moved to Los Angeles where he worked in a car painting shop and as a Hollywood extra
