Sabu Dastagir

Quick Facts

Full Name	Sabu Dastagir
Occupation	Movie Actor
Date Of Birth	Jan 27, 1924(1924-01-27)
Age	100
Date Of Death	December 2, 1963, Chatsworth, Los Angeles, CA
Country	India
Horoscope	Capricorn

Sabu Dastagir Biography

Sabu Dastagir is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actor who was born on January 27, 1924 in India. He is best known as Sabu, and is remembered for his roles as a character in 1940s American films like Arabian Nights and Jungle Book. In 1937, he was also a star in the British film Elephant Boy. He was also a pilot in the United States Army Air Forces and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross during World War II.

He starred alongside He co-starred with Raymond Massey in the 1938 British movie The Drum. on the 1938 British movie The Drum.

His marriage to His marriage to actress Marilyn Cooper resulted in a son, rock musician Paul Sabu, and a daughter, animal handler Jasmine Sabu. , actress, resulted in Paul Sabu, a rock musician, and Jasmine Sabu, an animal handler.

Sabu Dastagir Net Worth

Sabu Dastagir is one of the richest Movie Actor from India. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sabu Dastagir 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

As the son of an elephant driver, he was born in Mysore (India). He was thirteen years old when he was discovered and starred in Elephant Boy by American filmmaker He was born in Mysore, India, as the son of an elephant driver. When he was thirteen years old, he was discovered by American filmmaker Robert Flaherty, who cast him in Elephant Boy..

Tragically, he died from a heart attack at the age of thirty-nine, despite looking in top physical condition.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Sabu Dastagir height 5 ft 6 in Sabu weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Sabu Dastagir Dating?

According to our records, Sabu Dastagir married to Marilyn Cooper. As of December 1, 2023, Sabu Dastagir’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Sabu Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in India. Sabu Dastagir celebrates birthday on January 27 of every year.

What nationality was Sabu?

American

Who was the first Indian to act in Hollywood movie?

Sabu Dastagir was the first Indian to act in a Hollywood movie. He acted in films like The Elephant Boy’, ‘Jungle Book’ and ‘The Thief of Bagdad’. He was an Indian actor famous under the name Sabu and later got US citizenship.

What happened to the Indian actor Sabu?

Sabu Dastagir, 39, the former “elephant boy” of films, died of a heart attack Monday at his Chatsworth home, 10901 Winnetka Ave. The Indian-born actor, whose career started when he was spotted by the late producer Sir Alexander Korda, recently completed a part in Warner Bros.

Are there any Indian actors in Hollywood Walk of Fame?

Sabu was the first Indian to ‘make it’ in Hollywood , long before Priyanka Chopra, Om Puri and Irffan Khan became noted actors in the west. Even inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960. Now forgotten, in his time, Sabu was the go-to actor for exotic Indian and Asian roles.

Is Sabu Indian?

Sabu Dastagir (born Selar Sabu; 27 January 1924 – 2 December 1963) was an Indian actor who later gained United States citizenship. Throughout his career he was credited under the name Sabu and is primarily known for his work in films during the 1930s–1940s in Britain and the United States.