1906–1987
John Huston
American film director, screenwriter, and actor
81years old at death
29,608days lived
73%of the people on this site died younger
John Huston was born on 5 August 1906 and died on 28 August 1987, aged 81 years and 23 days. That is 29,608 days in all.
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