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1 | In 2001 his friend, Ashley Ellerin, was brutally murdered by serial killer Michael Gargiulo. Durbin refused to talk with the media about it. |
2 | His son became a black belt in Hapkido and Taekwondo at age 8. Kukkiwon certified through the World Taekwondo Headquarters and certified by the International Hapkido Federation. |
3 | Is an advocate for homeschooling. All three of his children are home-schooled. |
4 | His son Aidan also works in commercials and became a member of the Screen Actor's Guild at age 7. |
5 | Germany, Italy [1990] |
6 | New York [September 2002] |
7 | Milan, Venice, Riva Del Garda. [1992] |
8 | New York [2009] |
9 | Italy [July 2002] |
10 | Italy, Mexico [1999] |
11 | Los Angeles, San Francisco [2007] |
12 | New York City [November 2012] |
13 | New York [October 2005] |
14 | Italy [March 2000] |
15 | Aug.-Sep. 2007 Appearing in It's Just Sex at the Zephyr Theatre, Los Angeles. [August 2007] |
16 | Italy, New York [2007] |
17 | Spain, Portugal, France. [1989] |
18 | San Francisco [December 2006] |
19 | Son, Aidan, was delivered by Lisa Masterson of 'The Doctors' TV series at UCLA Santa Monica. |
20 | He is also a writer. Has written many collections of poems and short stories. Has been published in various magazines and 5 times so far in The Sun magazine. One short story was about the life and death of his cousin Kent D. "Butch" Erickson, who died in Vietnam. His name is etched in the Vietnam Memorial Monument in D.C. Another was about the life and death of his close friend actor Ron Marquette. |
21 | Is a member of the Los Angeles Conservancy and a supporter of the Oviatt Building and the 'Last Remaining Seats' supporting the remaining historic Downtown Los Angeles Art Deco Movie Palaces. |
22 | Was once a doorman and bouncer at 'The Palace' nightclub in Hollywood. |
23 | Is an aficionado of the Art Deco Queen Mary ocean liner in Long Beach. Attends many events there and owns several original antiques from her days at sea. |
24 | Early on in Hollywood he studied voice with Lurene Tuttle. They became good friends and used to listen to recordings of her old radio shows. |
25 | Studies various Martial Arts. Is a black belt in Hapkido and Taekwondo. Kukkiwon certified through the World Taekwondo Headquarters and certified by the International Hapkido Federation. |
26 | Has three children. A son; Aidan Montgomery and two daughters; Sawyer Anne and Logan Rain. |
27 | Costa Careyes and San Miguel de Allende are two of his favorite places in Mexico. |
28 | Frequently stays on Catalina Island. |
29 | Owns an extensive collection of rare Catalina, San Jose and Taylor tile murals. |
30 | Included in his Art Collection are original works by Perrault, Mucha, Sonrel, Kurt Hilscher, Andrea Raccagni, and a Gilbert oil on canvas of a Paris street scene. |
31 | Is a Sailing enthusiast. |
32 | Is fond of surfing. Rides a custom made Harbour long board. One of his favorite spots is 'The Cliffs' at Huntington Beach. |
33 | Is a Skydiver. |
34 | Speaks Italian. |
35 | Has his private pilot's license. |
36 | Owns a slammed '63 Chevy 'Rat Rod' pickup truck. |
37 | One of his favorite poets is Octavio Paz. |
38 | Pacheco Ranch outside San Francisco is one of his favorite wineries. |
39 | Member of the Art Deco Societies of New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. |
40 | Shot several commercials with director Paul Giraud. Paul later died in a helicopter crash while filming a commercial. |
41 | Good friends with model Iman. |
42 | Once performed a small part in Petrouchka with the Joffrey ballet at the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion. |
43 | Is a consummate gardener with an enormous tropical garden with rare bananas, heliconia and other species from around the world. |
44 | Is of Irish and French descent. |
45 | Fell in love with Italy while filming a commercial at Lake Como. Visits frequently. Some of his favorite towns include Alba, Sorrento, Merano and Riva Del Garda. |
46 | Is an avid swimmer and runner. |
47 | Has one brother and one sister that live on the East Coast. |
48 | He is an avid collector of rare Art Deco furniture and collectables. His collection ranges from French Deco including Max LeVerrier and Louis Majorelle to a mint model 1428 Rockola juke box and a rare 1940s Jennings floor slot machine reputedly out of a Chicago gangsters den, etc. |
49 | Was a walk-on at the University of Maryland football team, having never played high school ball. |
50 | Plays tenor saxophone and Flamenco guitar. |
51 | Is an avid ballet and opera fan. Met his wife while she was doing the role of Helena in a Midsummer Night's Dream at the Ford Amphitheater in Los Angeles. |
52 | Engaged to ballet dancer Nicole Harlan in San Francisco on December 24, 2002. |
53 | Was great friends with actor Ron Marquette. Worked with him to prepare Vinnie for The Fortunate Pilgrim (1988). Durbin read for the part of Larry which went to John Turturro. Tragically, Ronnie passed away in 1994. |
54 | Competed in 'The Audition' in 2005 for the new KTLA Weather person. Made it to the final four. |
55 | Once worked as a bodyguard for Elton John. |
56 | Worked on tobacco farms in the South during high school to pay for college. |
57 | Drives a 1967 Pontiac GTO. |
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