Hugh O'Brian
Hugh O'Brian (born Hugh Charles Krampe; April 19, 1925 – September 5, 2016) was an American actor and humanitarian, best known for his starring roles in the ABC Western television series The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955–1961) and the NBC action television series Search (1972–1973). His notable films included the adaptation of Agatha Christie's Ten Little Indians (1965); he also had a notable supporting role in John Wayne's last film, The Shootist (1976).
Hugh O'Brian | |
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O'Brian in 1965 | |
| Born | Hugh Charles Krampe April 19, 1925 Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 5, 2016 (aged 91) |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Glendale, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of California |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1948–2000 |
| Spouse |
Virginia Barber (m. 2006) |
| Children | Hugh Donald Etkes |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1943–1949 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Website | hughobrian |
He created the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Foundation, a nonprofit youth leadership-development program for high-school scholars. It has sponsored more than 500,000 students since O'Brian founded the program in 1958, following an extended visit with physician and theologian Albert Schweitzer.