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 | |
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 Don Dorrell in The Gambler Wore a Gun 1961 | |
| Born | Donald Evans Dorrell December 26, 1933 Brownsville, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | May 3, 2003 (aged 69) Port Ludlow, Washington, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television actor |
| Years active | 1959–1965 |
| Spouse | Patricia 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
- "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.
- Magers, Boyd. "Do You Remember... Pony Express". Western Clippings. Archived from the original on March 31, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- "Don Dorrell". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
- "Lands Plane in Sea". Independent. Long Beach, California. September 11, 1962. p. 9. Retrieved April 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Don Dorrell".