Who are dale robertson's daughters
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During Hollywood’s Golden Era, there was a man whose rugged charm and piercing blue eyes made him a beloved figure in the world of television and cinema.
His name was Dale Robertson a star of many TV westerns including “Tales of Wells Fargo” and who Time magazine in 1959 said, “probably the best horseman on television.”
For most of his career, Robertson played in Western films and television shows — more than 60 titles in all before he died in La Jolla.
TALES OF THE WEST
Robertson, born Dayle Lymoine Robertson, was the son of Melvin and Vervel Robertson and was not only a renowned actor but also a U.S. Army veteran.
Born on July 14, 1923, in Harrah, Okla., a place known as the “Heart of the Heartland,” his journey into acting began with a childhood steeped in varied tales of the Wild West.
His breakthrough role as Jim Hardie in “Tales of Wells Fargo” held a special place in his heart. He felt a profound connection to the character, embodying the spirit of duty and honor. “Playing Jim Hardie was a dream come true,” he once said.
The appeal of the We
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Dale Robertson
Dale Robertson parlayed his Oklahoma drawl and a way with horses into a long career as a popular, strong-minded star of westerns on television and in the movies
Dale L. Robertson was born on July 14, 1923 in Harrah, OK to Varval and Melvin Robertson. Attended Classen High School in OKC. As he started his junior year, he was declared ineligible to participate in any sports because he had fought in two professional boxing fights. Because of this, he decided to go to the Oklahoma Military Academy in Claremore OK, where he could still participate in sports. There he was nominated “All Around Athlete”
When he was in the middle of his first year of college the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor (WWII). He along with several other students, volunteered and began his military service at Fort Sill, OK. Then was sent to the horse cavalry at Fort Riley, KS. From there, to Fort Knox, KY to officer candidate school where he was commissioned a Second Lt. in the armored forces, but, was later sent to the Engineer school at Fort Belvoir VA. He was wounded in Germany near the end of
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Dale Robertson
American actor (1923–2013)
Dale Robertson | |
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Robertson as Jim Hardie, 1958 | |
| Born | Dayle Lymoine Robertson (1923-07-14)July 14, 1923 Harrah, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | February 27, 2013(2013-02-27) (aged 89) La Jolla, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1948–1994 |
| Spouse(s) | Frederica Jacqueline Wilson (1951–1956; divorced); 1 daughter Mary Murphy (1956–1956; annulled) Lula Mae Robertson (m. 1959–1977); two daughters [citation needed] Susan Robbins Robertson (married 1980–2013; his death)[1] |
| Children | 3 |
Dayle Lymoine Robertson (July 14, 1923 – February 27, 2013) was an American actor best known for his starring roles on television. He played the roving investigator Jim Hardie in the television series Tales of Wells Fargo and railroad owner Ben Calhoun in Iron Horse. He often was presented as a deceptively thoughtful but modest Western hero. From 1968 to 1970, Robertson was the fourth and final host of the anthology seriesDeath Valley Days. Described by Time magazine in 1959 as "pro
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