10x8 Signed photograph, Signed contract. (October 29, 1928 - February 21, 2008) was an American actor best known as playing the Gill-man on land in the 1954 horror film Creature from the Black Lagoon. Born in Oakland, California, he spent much of his childhood in Tahiti and moved to San Francisco at age 12 or 13. A Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War he served with the 1st Marine Division. He was believed to have earned a Silver Star, a Bronze Star, and two Purple Hearts for battle injuries. However, after his death, the Marine Corps Times began an investigation of these ...

   NOTE: FOR YEARS IN ALL MY LISTINGS I`VE INCLUDED AS THE FINAL PHOTO A PICTURE OF THE FULL MOON... Now (in March of 2023) I`m starting to use a new one on future listings that a fellow Ebayer was nice enough to send me... NOTE: The first, fourth, and tenth photo are taken with a camera. They have flash glare, but they offer a better idea as to the actual color tone. Monsters World number 4 published by Warren from June 1965 in 7.0 Fine to Very Fine with Off White to White pages. Compare it to what other sellers are asking. This is a CGC certified grade, so you know what you`re getting....

In a 1993 interview, Chapman explained that there were really two actors who played the Gill Man. He was the creature on land;Ricou Browning was the actor in water sequences. However, Chapman was the one who participated inCreature related events.   

In a 1993 interview, Chapman explained that there were really two actors who played the Gill Man. He was the creature on land;Ricou Browning was the actor in water sequences. However, Chapman was the one who participated inCreature related events.   

New in package, unopened, manufactured in China in 1998 special for 1999 world toy and collectible expo. This was a Sideshow Exclusive. It is a transparent, clear green figure, not typical as usual basic solid green that was also issued, which makes it extremely collectible. Numbered 1275 out of 2500 ever made in the world! Pictures are of current product for sale. An extremely very rare collectible. Transparent made Creature of the Black Lagoon. Great for any monster movie enthusiast or collector. Package has minor bends and creases over the years, but condition is very good for its age....