American actor
Born: May 30, 1927
Died: May 21, 2018
Clint Walker, born Norman Eugene Walker on May 30, 1927, in Hartford, Illinois, was an American actor best known for his role as Cheyenne Bodie in the television series “Cheyenne” (1955-1963). Standing at 6 feet 6 inches with a muscular build and a deep voice, Walker epitomized the rugged Western hero. Before his acting career, he held various jobs, including a stint in the Merchant Marine during World War II, as well as working as a sheet metal worker and a nightclub bouncer.
Walker’s break came when he was cast in “Cheyenne,” the first hour-long Western on television, which made him a household name. His portrayal of the stoic, wandering cowboy earned him a dedicated fan base and established him as a Western icon. After “Cheyenne,” he appeared in several films, including “The Dirty Dozen” (1967) and “The Great Bank Robbery” (1969).
Throughout his career, Walker faced personal challenges, including a near-fatal skiing accident in 1971, from which he made a remarkable recovery. He continued to work in television and film into the 1990s, often reprising his Western persona. Clint Walker passed away on May 21, 2018, in Grass Valley, California, leaving behind a legacy as one of television’s classic Western stars.
Clint Walker’s 5 most popular quotes
- End your day with a smile, a happy thought, and a grateful heart.
- Without chiropractic care, I couldn’t have existed with my work as a TV and film actor.
- When the War ended in 1945, I started selling vacuum cleaners door to door. Then I sold insurance door to door. I even tried selling cars.
- So, I got into the law enforcement game. I worked for an outfit called Newton Detective Agency for a while. I worked eight hours on the waterfront making sure the longshoremen didn’t take too many things.
- As a youngster I worked the river boats going down the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, pushing barges to Chicago, then all the way down to New Orleans.
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