Don Dorrell

Donald Evans Dorrell (December 26, 1933 – May 3, 2003) was an American film and television actor. He was best known for playing the role of Donovan in the American western television series Pony Express.[2]

Don Dorrell
Don Dorrell in The Gambler Wore a Gun 1961
Born
Donald Evans Dorrell

(1933-12-26)December 26, 1933
DiedMay 3, 2003(2003-05-03) (aged 69)
Occupation(s)Film and television actor
Years active1959–1965
SpousePatricia McNulty[1]

Career

Dorrell was born in Brownsville, Texas. In 1959, he joined the cast of the new syndicated western television series Pony Express playing the role of Brett Clark's troubleshooter Donovan.[2] He then played Jud Donovan in the 1961 film The Gambler Wore a Gun[3] and Roger in the film Tammy Tell Me True.[3] Other film appearances included the roles of Stoney Jackson in When the Girls Take Over, Payne in the 1964 film Ensign Pulver,[3] and Private Hoxie in the 1965 film None but the Brave.[3] He also guest-starred in an episode of the sitcom television series Hazel. He retired from acting in 1965, last appearing in the film That Darn Cat!.[3]

In 1962, Dorrell survived a plane crash in the sea off Avalon, California.[4] Dorrell died of cancer on May 3, 2003, in Port Ludlow, Washington, at the age of 69. [5]

References

  1. "Familiar Faces May Be Seen In New 'Tammy' Show". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Santa Cruz, California. August 23, 1961. p. 3. Retrieved April 9, 2022 via Newspapers.com. closed access
  2. Magers, Boyd. "Do You Remember... Pony Express". Western Clippings. Archived from the original on March 31, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2022 via Wayback Machine.
  3. "Don Dorrell". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  4. "Lands Plane in Sea". Independent. Long Beach, California. September 11, 1962. p. 9. Retrieved April 9, 2022 via Newspapers.com. closed access
  5. "Don Dorrell".
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