Obituary of Albert Dekker

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Albert Dekker

Thomas Albert Ecke Van Dekker (born December 20, 1905 in Brooklyn, New York) was a film actor and politician who was best known for his roles in Dr. Cyclops, The Killers, Kiss Me Deadly, and The Wild Bunch. As a politician, he was part of the California State Assembly for the 57th Assembly District in 1944. Albert died on May 5, 1968 and his death was reportedly because of autoerotic asphyxiation. He died too soon at age 62.

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Albert Dekker Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Dekker, Albert
    • Common Name: Albert Dekker
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: December 20, 1905
    • Age: 62 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Al, Tom
    • Occupations:
    • Political Affiliation: Democratic
    • Net Worth: $1 to $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Omaha Steaks
    • Favorite Color: Indigo (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Albert's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Thomas Albert Ecke Van Dekker
    • Father: Thomas Ecke Van Dekker
    • Mother: Grace Ecke Van Dekker
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Esther Guerini (married 1929-divorced 1964)
    • Son(s):
      • Benjamin Van Dekker
      • John Van Dekker
    • Daughter(s):
      • Jan Van Dekker

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 05 1968 at age 62
  • Place: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Accident (autoerotic asphyxiation)
  • Interment: Cremated and remains interred at the Garden State Crematory in North Bergen, New Jersey, United States

Category Tags:

Film ActorPolitician TV Actor American Born on December 20th Born in 1905 Born in New York Died in 1968 Died at age 62 Died from Accident

Albert's Notable Roles:

  • Dr. Cyclops
  • The Killers
  • Kiss Me Deadly
  • The Wild Bunch

Quotable Quotes:

"The theater is a horrible place in which to make a living. They sit you on the shelf for years. They take you off and brush you off and later you have to find your way back to that shelf." (IMDB)

"Albert Dekker lived his life with passion and dedication, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances and inspiring future generations of actors. (V)"

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Albert Dekker at IMDB

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-03-05 00:43:05
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