Hugh O'Brian

Born: 1925-04-19

Birthplace: Rochester, New York, USA

Biography

Hugh O'Brian (born Hugh Charles Krampe) was a prominent American actor and humanitarian best known for starring as the legendary frontier lawman in the ABC Western television series The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp from 1955 to 1961 and the NBC action television series Search (1972–1973), as well as films, including the Agatha Christie adaptation Ten Little Indians (1965) and a notable supporting role in John Wayne's last film, The Shootist (1976). Known for his athletic, square-jawed build and quick-draw skills, he became one of television's definitive early Western heroes. Beyond acting, he left a massive global legacy as the founder of the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Foundation (HOBY), a nonprofit organization that has trained over 500,000 high school scholars in leadership and service.

Known For

Game of Death
Twins
White Feather
In Harm's Way
The Shootist
Bruce Lee, the Legend
The Movie Orgy
Ten Little Indians
Saskatchewan
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration

Top Movie Credits

Game of Death Steiner
Twins Granger
White Feather American Horse
In Harm's Way U.S. Army Air Corps Major (Liz Eddington's Lover) (uncredited)
The Shootist Jack Pulford
Bruce Lee, the Legend Self
The Movie Orgy Wyatt Earp (archive footage)
Ten Little Indians Hugh Lombard
Saskatchewan Carl Smith
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration Self