Summary
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 edit
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 edit
- ^ "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 Magers, Boyd. "Do You Remember... Pony Express". Western Clippings. Archived from the original on March 31, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Don Dorrell".
External links edit
- Don Dorrell at IMDb
- Don Dorrell at the TCM Movie Database
- Don Dorrell at AllMovie
- Rotten Tomatoes profile