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American television actor (born 1932) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ronald F. Hagerthy (born March 9, 1932)[1] is an American actor on television and in films.
Ron Hagerthy | |
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Hagerthy at right with Kirby Grant and Gloria Winters in Sky King. | |
Born | Aberdeen, South Dakota, U.S. | March 9, 1932
Occupation | Actor |
Spouse | Patti Taylor |
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]
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]
Hagerthy married Patti Taylor, who was his sweetheart from his school days.[2]
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