Flynn

Flynn
(1909–59)
an Australian actor who became famous as the strong and handsome hero of many Hollywood adventure films. He is particularly remembered for roles that required him to run, jump, fight, etc, such as The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938). Flynn was also famous for his many affairs with women.

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