John McIntire

Actor

Born: Spokane, Washington, USA

BIOGRAPHY

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJohn Herrick McIntire (June 27, 1907 – January 30, 1991) was an American character actor who appeared in 65 theatrical films and many more television series. McIntire is well known for having replaced Ward Bond, upon Bonds sudden death in November 1960, as the star of NBCs Wagon Train. He played Christopher Hale, the leader of the wagon train (and successor to Bonds character, Seth Adams) from early 1961 to the series end in 1965. He also replaced Charles Bickford, upon Bickfords death in 1967, as ranch owner Clay Grainger (brother of Bickfords character) on NBCs The Virginian for four seasons.

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