Don Dorrell
Don Dorrell | |
|---|---|
| Born | Donald Dean Dorrell October 6, 1928 Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | April 10, 1978 (aged 49) Topeka, Kansas, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television actor |
| Years active | 1959–1965 |
| Spouse | Patricia McNulty[1] |
Donald Dean Dorrell (October 6, 1928 – April 10, 1978) 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]
Dorrell was born in Missouri. 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 in April 1978 in Topeka, Kansas, at the age of 49.[2]
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.
- ^ a b c Magers, Boyd. "Do You Remember... Pony Express". Western Clippings. Archived from the original on April 9, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; March 31, 2022 suggested (help) - ^ a b c d e "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.
