Johnny Sands (April 29, 1928 – December 30, 2003) was an American film and television actor. He was born in Lorenzo, Texas, and died in Ainaloa, Hawaii, where he had retired. He was given the name Elbert Harp, Jr., when he was born.He worked in over a dozen films, and on television, before he retired from show business in 1971. He then worked as a real estate agent in Hawaii, until retiring in 1991.
Ran away from home at the age of 13, hitchhiked to Hollywood, and was discovered by a talent scout on his way to the beach. He chose his stage moniker out of his passion for the beach.
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In 1970, he moved to Honolulu where he became a real estate agent, retiring in 1991.
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Left Hollywood for Honolulu, Hawaii, and started a real estate business, which he ran for 20 years. He wanted to spend more time with his family and the water. Retired to the 'Big Island' of Hawaii in 1991 and settled in Ainaloa.
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Left home at 13 for Hollywood, where get got a job as an usher at a theater. Discovered in 1944 by a talent scout at his favorite place, the beach.
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Half Cherokee Indian
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Got fan mail until his death.
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Daughter Catherine Browning from a previous marriage. Two sons, Michael and Marco with Donella.