Frank Kurtz

Diver
BIRTHDAY
September 9,1911
Birthplace
Iowa
Age
Oct 31,1996,age 85
Birth Sign
Virgo
BIRTHDAY
September 9,1911 (age Oct 31,1996,age 85)
Birthplace
Iowa

About

Father of actress Swoosie Kurtz, he was a respected aviator and Olympic diver who won a bronze medal at the 1932 Olympics.

Before Fame

He flew in his own open-cockpit plane between Los Angeles, Mexico City, and Washington D.C., at the age of 16.

Trivia

He served in Australia in World War II, salvaging broken bombers for parts.

Family Life

His daughter, Swoosie Kurtz, was named after an airplane he piloted that was dubbed a half a swan and half a goose - a 'swoose.'

Associated With

His diving abilities were first noticed by Olympic diving champion Johnny Weissmuller, who encouraged him to train in the sport.