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MacArthur, James
1937-
Also known as James Gordon MacArthur
American actor
MacArthur, star of the television series Hawaii Five-O, was adopted as an infant by actress Helen Hayes (1900-93) and her husband, playwright Charles MacArthur (1895-1956). The family included a born-to daughter, Mary.References
"Helen Hayes: Obituary," The Times [London], 19 March 1993, p. 21Indexes
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20th Century
21st Century
Theater, Broadcasting, Cinema
Formal, American/European-Type Adoption
Others ("Strangers")
Wealthy, Famous, Noble or Divine Adoptive or Foster Families
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