The remarkable journey of Calvert, a man whose professional path was set in motion behind the bar at the legendary Ciro's nightclub on Sunset Boulevard, where he would later adopt the surname Calvert from the iconic whiskey brand, his true last name being Stevens.
As fate would have it, Calvert's entry into the world of show business was facilitated by none other than actor Robert Lowery, who served as his stand-in, helping him secure membership in the prestigious Screen Actors Guild.
In 1948, Calvert made a significant investment, acquiring the ape suits previously worn by the renowned stuntman, Ray "Crash" Corrigan, a move that would prove instrumental in his entry into the film industry.
Calvert's debut in the world of cinema came in the form of a role as a gorilla in the inaugural Jungle Jim movie, alongside the legendary Johnny Weissmuller, a collaboration that would mark the beginning of a long and illustrious career in the entertainment industry.
