James Drury

James Child Drury Jr. (April 18, 1934 – April 6, 2020) was an American actor. He is best known for having played the title role in the 90-minute weekly Western television series The Virginian, which was broadcast on NBC from 1962 to 1971.

For the Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War, see James Drury (soldier).

James Drury
James Drury in a publicity photo for The Virginian (1971)
Born
James Child Drury Jr.

(1934-04-18)April 18, 1934
New York City, U.S.
DiedApril 6, 2020(2020-04-06) (aged 85)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Alma materNew York University
UCLA
OccupationActor
Years active1955–2014
Spouses
  • Cristall Orton
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    (m. 1957; div. 1964)​
  • Phyllis Mitchell
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    (m. 1968; div. 1979)​
  • Carl Ann Head
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    (m. 1979; died 2019)​
Children2 sons (including Timothy Drury), a stepdaughter and 2 stepsons
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