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Ronald
Reagan
1911-2004
Film, Radio
Ronald Reagan was born in Tampico, Illinois
to a modest Irish-American family. He grew up in Dixon and
went to Eureka College where he discovered acting. From 1932-1937
he worked in radio as a sports announcer. He broke into films
in 1937  and
worked continuously until 1964, making a total of 53 films.
His most noted films are Kings Row (1942) and Knute
Rockne: All-American (1940) where he played the Gipper.
In 1937 he had joined the Army Reserve and was called to active
duty in 1942 during WWII. He was assigned to the 1st Motion
Picture Unit and made over 400 training films. He married
twice, first to actress Jane Wyman (1940-1949) and to Nancy
Davis in 1952. He also worked in television before entering
politics. He became Governor of California in 1966 and served
two four-year terms. In 1980 he became the 40th President
of the United States. His story is a true American "rags
to riches" tale.
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