Curiosidades

Adopted daughter Barbara Merrill legally changed her name from Barbara Davis Merrill to Barbara Davis Sherry, to cut any ties from her adopted father.

Two adopted children with Bette Davis: Michael Merrill and Margot Merrill.

Joined the Army Air Force Special Services in 1941.

Adopted Bette Davis' daughter from a previous marriage, Barbara Davis Sherry.

Born in Connecticut, his family had long had roots in New England, and in fact some of his ancestors arrived on the Mayflower.

Daughter Margot Merrill was named after Bette Davis' character, Margo Channing, in A Malvada (1950).

According to a 1993 biography of Bette Davis, she and Merrill began arguing frequently, with Davis later recalling episodes of alcohol abuse and domestic violence.

Was a Bowdoin and Trinity College student.

Left films to develop a political career standing in New England State.

He and Bette Davis fell in love while they were making All About Eve.