John Battles

John Battles (August 10, 1921 – September 22, 2009) was a musical and dramatic theater actor and a native of New York City, NY. Battles' breakout role and career highlight came in 1944 as Gabey in the original Broadway production of the hit musical comedy "On the Town." In 1947, he debuted as the lead (Joseph Taylor, Jr.) in Rodgers' and Hammerstein's Allegro. He last starred in "Thirteen Daughters" in 1961.

Read more about John Battles:  Early Theater Experience, Engagements Abroad, Late Career, Personal Life

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