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Lloyd
Alexander Pantages (April 6, 1907 – September 14, 1987) was
a Greek socialite and an actor, known for
Dante's Inferno (1935). Lloyd Pantages was in relationships with Audrey Henderson (1937), Billie Dove (1931), Patsy Ruth Miller (1926 - 1927) and
Peggy Fears.
He was a friend of Robin May
Thomas, who left him a ruby ring in his will.
Lloyd Pantages was born on April 6, 1907 in Washington, the son of Alexander Pantages (1867–1936), a Seattle theatre manager, and Lois Mendenhall (1884–1941).
In 1937 he brought to radio the same colorful and timely type of news items from the screen-world that popularized his widely-syndicated newspaper column for four years; Pantages was heard in a new series "Lloyd Pantages Covers Hollywood" each Sunday over WCCO at 12:45 p.m.
In 1940s, his main point of contact was actor Churchill Ross.
Later he was known for his many years working with paralyzed veterans and the blind, along with being a Board member for the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.
He died on September 14, 1987 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Rodney and Lloyd Pantages attend the murder trial of Lois Pantages, Los Angeles, 1929
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