American television actor (born 1932)
Ron Hagerthy
Born (1932-03-09 ) March 9, 1932 (age 92) Occupation Actor Spouse Patti Taylor
Ronald F. Hagerthy (born March 9, 1932)[ 1] is an American actor on television and in films.
Early years
Hagerthy was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota , but moved to Glendale, California , before he started school. He attended Glendale City College[ 2] and once worked as an ambulance driver.[ 3] His acting career was interrupted by two years' service in the Army.[ 4]
Career
On television, in the 1950s, Hagerthy portrayed Clipper King (nephew of the title character) in the modern Western series, Sky King .[ 5] He also appeared on Matinee Theater ,[ 4] Bonanza , Gunsmoke (as “Blackie” in S1E38’s “Unknown Grave” - 1956), Navy Log , Tales of Wells Fargo ,[ 3] and New Comedy Showcase .[ 6] [ 7] He also appeared in an episode of The Rifleman, “The Deserter” (March 15, 1960, S2E25).
On film, Hagerthy portrayed Dick Cvetic in I Was a Communist for the FBI (1951)[ 2] and Cpl. Rich Williams in Starlift (1951).[ 8] He also appeared in Make Haste to Live ,[ 9] Eighteen and Anxious ,[ 3] Charge at Feather River , City That Never Sleeps , and Force of Arms .[ 4]
Personal life
Hagerthy married Patti Taylor, who was his sweetheart from his school days.[ 2]
References
^ Aaker, Everett (1997). Television Western Players of the Fifties: A Biographical Encyclopedia of All Regular Cast Members in Western Series, 1949-1959 . McFarland. p. 254. ISBN 9780786402847 – via Google Books .
^ a b c Adams, Marjory (May 7, 1953). "Movie Question Box" . The Boston Globe . p. 10. Retrieved January 19, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ a b c Varner, Fields (November 17, 1957). "Two Hollywood Newcomers Visit Montgomery To Boos New Movie, Appear At Local Theatre" . The Montgomery Advertiser . Alabama, Montgomery. p. 6. Retrieved January 19, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ a b c "Five Young Stars Due In Austin" . The Austin American . Texas, Austin. November 10, 1957. p. 27. Retrieved January 19, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ McNeil, Alex (1996). Total Television (4th ed.). New York, New York: Penguin Books USA, Inc. p. 763. ISBN 0-14-02-4916-8 .
^ "UNSOLD PILOTS ON TELEVISION, 1956–1966" . tvobscurities.com . Television Obscurities. 15 August 2019. Retrieved 3 June 2024 .
^ Robert Jay (13 June 2009). "Status of New Comedy Showcase" . tvobscurities.com . Television Obscurities. Retrieved 4 June 2024 .
^ Crowther, Bosley. "The Screen in Review: 'Starlift' Provides Warners With Opportunity to Parade Its Stable of Stars" . The New York Times . p. 11. ProQuest 112102733 . Retrieved January 19, 2021 – via ProQuest .
^ "Tourist Mecca Locale of Film" . The Los Angeles Times . April 28, 1954. p. 63. Retrieved January 19, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
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