ID
2305
Nationality
American
Occupation
Actor
Politician
Summary
Hard of hearing. Played in several Hollywood films through World War II, then entered politics, eventually becoming governor of California and ultimately President of the U.S., 1981-1989. First U.S. President to publicly acknowledge having a hearing loss while in office, occasionally wearing a hearing aid in public.
Dates
6 February 1911-5 June 2004