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Stuart Maxwell Whitman is an American leading man, known for his rugged roles. He was born in San Francisco, California, the elder of two sons of Cecilia . A shrewd investor, he amassed a substantial fortune while continuing his career even after its peak in the mid-Sixties.
Older brother of actor Kipp Whitman.
Has four children Tony Whitman , Michael Whitman (born 1954), Linda Whitman (born 1956) and Scott Whitman (born 1958).
Alfred Hitchcock considered him, along with Cliff Robertson , Robert Loggia and Tom Tryon , for the role of Sam Loomis in Psycho , but the role went to John Gavin.
Thanks to good financial investing, he had amassed a personal fortune of $100 million as of 1998.
He and his French-born second wife Caroline Boubis have one son: Justin Whitman.
Was a light-heavyweight boxer while serving the United States Army. Ironically, it was his role as a prizefighter in the play "Dr. Christian" that brought him his first leading role in a movie, playing Johnny in Johnny Trouble opposite Ethel Barrymore.
Initially studied both law and drama at Los Angeles City College after he was discharged from the United States Army in 1948.
On October 12, 2007, he received a Silver Spur Award at the Sportsmens Lodge in Studio City.
Was booked to star as Bowen Tyler in The Land That Time Forgot , but American International Pictures vetoed his casting, and he was replaced by Doug McClure.
Father-in-law of Mary Ann Kellogg.
Ex-brother-in-law of Jan Smithers.
On July 1, 2006, he hosted a marathon of "Cimarron Strip" episodes on the Encore Westerns Channel.
He portrayed Jonathan Kent , the father of Clark Kent on the television series Superboy.
He was considered for the role of Bart Maverick on the television Western "Maverick" , but Jack Kelly was chosen for the role.
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7083 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 1, 1998.
Was close friends with David Janssen.
