Summary
Harold Herman "Stubby" Kruger (September 21, 1897 – October 7, 1965) was an American competition swimmer who represented the United States at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium.[1][2] Kruger swam in the event final of the men's 100-meter backstroke and finished fifth overall.[2][3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Harold Herman Kruger |
| Nickname | "Stubby" |
| National team | United States |
| Born | September 21, 1897 Honolulu, Hawaii, US |
| Died | October 7, 1965 (aged 68) Burbank, California, US |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Backstroke |
| Club | Healani Club |
Kruger married dancer and actress Evan-Burrows Fontaine in 1928 or 29.[4] A son Bobby was born to this union before their divorce in 1935.[5] Kruger was a colleague of Johnny Weissmuller's and performed at carnivals and fairs billed as the Incomparable Water Comedian. He also had a career in Hollywood as an actor and stunt double that began in the silent era and lasted well into the 1950s. His last film credit was as Spencer Tracy's double in The Old Man and the Sea. In 1986, Kruger was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame as a "pioneer swimmer."[6]
Sometime after his divorce, he married Annie Young. They are buried together at Diamond Head Memorial Park in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | The Beloved Rogue | Minor Role | Uncredited |
| 1932 | Down to Earth | Swimmer | Uncredited |
| 1935 | Mutiny on the Bounty | Able-Bodied Seaman | Uncredited |
| 1936 | Under Two Flags | Soldier of the 17th Company | Uncredited |
| 1937 | Captains Courageous | Crewman | Uncredited |
| 1942 | Duke of the Navy | Cookie | |
| 1942 | Broadway Big Shot | Dynamite | |
| 1942 | Reap the Wild Wind | Pat | Uncredited |
| 1942 | The Talk of the Town | Baseball Player | Uncredited |
| 1943 | The Masked Marvel | J.D. Stone | Serial, Uncredited |
| 1944 | Atlantic City | Lifeguard | Uncredited |
| 1945 | They Were Expendable | Boat Crewman | Uncredited |
| 1946 | Till the End of Time | Lifeguard | Uncredited |
| 1946 | Gentleman Joe Palooka | Fighter | Uncredited |
| 1950 | The Flame and the Arrow | Guard | Uncredited |
| 1952 | Blackbeard the Pirate | Pirate | Uncredited |
| 1953 | Devil's Canyon | Prisoner | Uncredited |
| 1955 | Mister Roberts | Schlemmer | |
| 1960 | Spartacus | Pirate | Uncredited |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Harold Kruger". Olympedia. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- ^ a b Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Stubby Kruger". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved November 27, 2012.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Swimming at the 1920 Antwerp Summer Games: Men's 100 metres Backstroke Final". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved November 27, 2012.
- ^ To Try Fontaine Suit Third Time-The Pittsburgh Press - Jan 22, 1929 accessed June 13, 2012
- ^ The Canandaigua Times December 3, 1935
- ^ Stubby Kruger 68, Stunt Man Dies-The Gettysburg Times, October 8, 1965, pg. 5, Ancestry.com
External links edit
- Stubby Kruger (USA) Archived 2016-08-19 at the Wayback Machine – Honor Pioneer Swimmer/Diver profile at International Swimming Hall of Fame
- Stubby Kruger at IMDb