John Lund
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[edit] John Lund, Film Actor
John Lund (February 6, 1913 - May 10, 1992) was an American film actor of Norwegian ancestry who is probably best remembered for his role in the Billy Wilder-directed film A Foreign Affair (1948). The blonde-haired blue-eyed actor was a leading man who later took on supporting roles in films in the 1940s and 1950s. He also acted on Broadway and radio. Lund retired in 1963.
[edit] John Lund, Stock Car Racer
John Lund is also the name of the successful BriSCA Formula One Stock Car driver in the UK racing under number 53. Lund is currently graded as a 'superstar' and has held this grade since achieving it in the early 1980's. He also holds the current record for the most World Championship wins, with 8 to his name (1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2002). His record of world final starts, world final podiums and world final front row starts is one of, if not the best in the sports history.
John started racing in 1976 and is one of the sports longest serving drivers. As of September 2006 his final win tally tops 220. In 2004 his eldest son, James Lund started racing under number 153, achieving red top briefly before settling down to blue top in his first season. In 2005 his next eldest, Sam Lund started racing under number 531.
[edit] See also
[edit] Partial film list
- Night Has a Thousand Eyes (1948)
- The Mating Season (1951)
- High Society (1956)
- The Wackiest Ship in the Army (1960)
