Actor
Born May 25, 1897 · New York City, New York, USA
Active 1926–1978 · 6′0″ (183 cm) · Awards: International Boxing Hall of Fame, WBA World Heavyweight Champion, The Ring World Heavyweight Champion, Barney Nagler Award, The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year
Gene Tunney's parents were Mary Jean (aka Rose) Lydon and John Tunney. Both of his parents were born in Mayo, Ireland, near Kiltimagh, and moved to New York City.