Buster Crabbe
Breakthrough Years
1933
After winning an Olympic gold medal, Buster Crabbe immediately launched his film career, starring in King of the Jungle and Tarzan the Fearless. These roles established him as a new action and adventure hero in Hollywood.
1936
Crabbe achieved widespread fame playing the iconic titular role in the Flash Gordon serial. This immensely popular serial solidified his image as a science fiction hero and became one of his most memorable performances.
1939
This year saw Crabbe take on yet another legendary science fiction character, starring as Buck Rogers in the Buck Rogers serial. This made him the only actor to portray Tarzan, Flash Gordon, and Buck Rogers, cementing his legacy as a king of serial adventures.