Hugh obrian bio, photos, theatre credits, stage history. Includes o brian and secretary goody levitan by pool and. Hugh was the founder of hugh obrian youth leadership hoby, founded in 1958 to seek out, recognize and develop leadership potential in high school sophomores. Hugh obrian celebrity profile check out the latest hugh obrian photo gallery, biography. They currently have around 70 seminar sites throughout the. Hes the athletic instructor for 17 of the most beautiful dolls in hollywood. He went on to become one of the corps youngest drill sergeants. Hugh obrian had the term beefcake written about him during his nascent film years in the early 1950s, but he chose to avoid the obvious typecast as he set up his career. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.
Hugh obrian simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. In 1964, he set up the hugh obrian acting awards at ucla, designed to bring recognition to the outstanding young actors and actresses at the university, which was held annually for 25 years. O brian attended the university of cincinnati briefly, and later supported himself selling menswear doortodoor. Obrian s wife virginia, who coauthored his autobiography, also contributed some anecdotes. The hugh obrian acting awards competition was developed in 1964 at ucla with cash awards going to acting talents. Hugh obrian, who starred as sheriff wyatt earp on tv and founded hoby, a youth leadership organization, spoke at. Hugh obrian had the term beefcake written about him during his nascent film years in the early. Hugh o brian cowboys john wayne message board jwmb. Hugh obriens widow fights surprise daughters estate claim. Obrian s strapping physique and squarejawed good looks suited him for the role of the lawman. Photographs show actor hugh o brian at palm springs racquet club with friend florence horn and others.
He lived an active and full life throughout his 91 years, particularly in relationship to hoby. Sep 11, 2016 the life and legend of wyatt earp, televisions first western aimed at adults, starred hugh obrian, a rugged, 6fttall former marine drill instructor, who has died aged 91. O brian had become a freelance actor by the time i had a telephone interview with him in 1963. Obrian is one of the few remaining classic western stars from the golden era of television and hugh has recently completed his memoir, entitled hugh obrian. American actor hugh obrian accrued his interest in acting while dancing with movie starlets at the hollywood canteen during his wartime marine days. Obrians wife virginia, who coauthored his autobiography, also contributed some anecdotes. Sep 05, 2016 hugh o brian, the actor who was known best for playing the title role on the 1950s tv western the life and legend of wyatt earp, died sept. O brian was born hugh charles krampe in rochester, new york, to ohioborn parents edith lillian marks and hugh john krampe, a united states marine corps officer. Hugh obrian, the actor who was known best for playing the title role on the 1950s tv western the life and legend of wyatt earp, died sept.
Obrian also was well known for a foundation he set up in 1958, the hugh obrian youth leadership hoby. During his 4 year service he won a coveted fleet appointment to the navel academy. No, according to a debbie reynolds interview in 2008. The epic ambition of hillary and the coming of a second.
In a career spanning nearly seven decades, he has appeared in overall fiftythree feature films, sixteen television movies and fortysix series. Obrian had become a freelance actor by the time i had a telephone interview with him in 1963. April 19, 1925september 5, 2016 was an american actor. Obrian began the hugh obrian youth leadership foundation in 1958 which serves high school scholars. When i went on stage to unveil the painting, obrian took a look at it and said very loudly, wheres my cut. Sign and view the guest book, leave condolences or send flowers. Hugh obrian, the actor who was known best for playing the title role on the 1950s tv western the life and legend of wyatt earp. Founded in 1958, hoby seeks out and helps recognize leadership potential in high school sophomores.
Sep 06, 2016 born hugh krampe in rochester, new york. Hugh o brian had the term beefcake written about him during his nascent film years in the early. Hugh obrian on being cast on the life and legend of. Although obrian interrupted our initial conversation so that he could attend a screening of wolverine at the playboy mansion, he gave me enough material for several interviews, and i have no doubt he has plenty more to give. Mike saddles up with the star of tvs the life and legend of wyatt earp, hugh obrian on the connors corner segment of ask the lawyer on am 970 the answer in nyc the famed actor.
Hugh obrian possesses a marvelous sense of humor and makes selfdeprecating jokes at the drop of hat. Hugh obrian youth leadership, organized in 1958 originally to seek out, recognize, and develop leadership potential in high school sophomores. Actor hugh obrian died yesterday, september 5, 2016, at the age of 91. He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife and longtime partner, virginia obrian, by his side. Hugh obrians widow is challenging a petition filed by a woman who says she is the late actors daughter and is entitled to a share of his estate. Hugh obrian was an actor famous for his roles in two television shows. An interesting interview with hugh obrian by jennifer howard, march 29, 2005, where. April 19, 1925 september 5, 2016 was an american actor and humanitarian, best known for his starring roles in the abc western television series the life and legend of wyatt earp 19551961 and the nbc action television series search 19721973, as well as films including the agatha christie adaptation ten little indians 1965. In many ways it was the book by brian fleming that was the catalyst for the hugh oflaherty memorial society brian wanted to make sure that the incredible story and more importantly selfless deeds of the monsignor were not forgotten. Hugh o brian s career continued to be strong throughout the 1970s, but by the end of the decade, he cooled his acting career in order to focus on his organization hugh o brian youth leadership hoby. By that i mean that in talking with obrian, one gets the sense that the actor is in many ways as contradictory as the legendary lawman earp has become over time. He describes his early career in films, working with such stars as gene autry. An interesting interview with hugh obrian by jennifer howard, march 29, 2005, where he talks about filming the fight sequence with james drury in the premiere episode of the virginian, the executioners in 1962.
Photographs show actor hugh obrian at palm springs racquet club with friend florence horn and others. Includes obrian and secretary goody levitan by pool and. Obrian passed away peacefully this morning at his home in beverly hills, reads a statement posted to the hugh obrian youth leadership hoby website. On screen, o brian debuted as sailor in william beaudine s drama kidnapped 1948, while for television he made his debut in. Mar 15, 2011 an interesting interview with hugh obrian by jennifer howard, march 29, 2005, where he talks about filming the fight sequence with james drury in the premiere episode of the virginian, the executioners in 1962. Sep 06, 2016 actor hugh o brian, recent york speaker, passes away. Hugh o brian youth leadership is a fantastic organization who believes in empowering youth for a better future. Hugh obrian wiki, height, net worth, age, girlfriend wife 2020. O brian died ten years later, on september 5, 2016. American actor hugh o brian accrued his interest in acting while dancing with movie starlets at the hollywood canteen during his wartime marine days. Hugh obrian, the life and legend of wyatt earp hugh obrian, next to james arness of gunsmoke, was one of the biggest western tv stars in an era when the networks were flooded. Sep 05, 2016 born hugh krampe in rochester, new york. Hugh obrian youth leadership hoby is a qualified 501c3 corporation, ein no 956082886. Obrian left college at age 19 to join the us marines in the wake of the attack on pearl harbor.
In 1964 he helped organize the hugh o brian acting awards competition at ucla. Scott lost a quick round of gin rummyto tony, and gave up his hand to hugh obrian. Born with the decidedly less marqueefriendly name of hugh krampe, todays hunk is better known to film and tv audiences as hugh obrian. Best known as the eponymous character and televisions frontier lawman wyatt earp of the life and legend of wyatt earp before fame. His notable films included the adaptation of agatha christies ten little indians 1965. Patrick obrian s aubreymaturin tales are widely acknowledged to be the greatest series of historical novels ever written. Join facebook to connect with hugh obrian and others you may know. Just click below to print your order form and follow instructions on the form for mailing. The life and legend of hugh obrian kimball, kirk on. Sep 06, 2016 hugh obrian was one of the forefathers of the modern western, maintained a headlinegenerating love life and was maybe one of the youngest marine drill sergeants in american history. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of their beginning, with master and commander, these evocative stories are being reissued in paperback with smart new livery. He was heavily involved in football, basketball, wrestling and track during high school and later dropped out of college, joined the marines, and became the youngest marine drill instructor at age 17.
Played with him for 15 weeks while we were making shoplifter, and didnt win a hand. Hugh obrian was one of the forefathers of the modern western, maintained a headlinegenerating love life and was maybe one of the youngest marine drill sergeants in american history. Hugh obrian possesses a marvelous sense of humor and makes self. A veteran also of stage and screen, the actor played the title role in the life and legend of wyatt earp tv show. The plot all revolves around the body of yet another mw that washes up and is claimed by his inocent, midwestern girlfriend stephanie powers. He talks about his work in several dramatic anthologies in early television and the title role in the life and legend of wyatt earp, the series for. Hugh o brian, who starred as sheriff wyatt earp on tv and founded hoby, a youth leadership organization, spoke at the york rotary in february.
Obrian was born hugh charles krampe in rochester, new york, to ohioborn parents edith lillian marks and hugh john krampe, a united states marine corps officer. A number of books have been written that feature the story of monsignor hugh oflaherty. Hugh o brien and his little blond friend are both manwhores and lana is married to cliff robertson, former manwhore. Obrian died at his home in beverly hills, california on september 5, 2016 at the age of 91. O brian also was well known for a foundation he set up in 1958, the hugh o brian youth leadership hoby. He was known for his starring role in the 19551961 abc western television series, the life and legend of wyatt earp. Hugh obrians career continued to be strong throughout the 1970s, but by the end of the decade, he cooled his acting career in order to focus on his organization hugh obrian youth leadership hoby. Obrian says, over 485,000 have now gone through hobys leadership development programs. The life and legend of hugh obrian true west magazine. Hugh o brian was an american actor and humanitarian, best known for his starring roles in the abc western television series the life and legend of wyatt earp and the nbc action television series search, as well as films including the agatha christie adaptation ten little indians. Hugh obrian, best known for playing wyatt earp on television, died monday at the age of 91.
It is actually six different shelves in one big bookcase. Actor hugh obrian, recent york speaker, passes away. Hugh o brian s style of selfdiscipline, enterprise, and tenacity, learned from his marine corps dad, carried him from being the youngest marine corps drill instructor in history to a legendary career as tvs wyatt earp, versatile movie roles, broadway and stage shows, as well as numerous guest appearances. April 19, 1925 september 5, 2016 was an american actor and humanitarian, best known for his starring roles in the abc western television series the life and legend of wyatt earp 19551961 and the nbc action television series search 19721973. Hugh obrian, hugh charles krampe, american actor born april 19, 1925, rochester, n. Original footage from the archive of american television website. Hugh obrian s style of selfdiscipline, enterprise, and tenacity, learned from his marine corps dad, carried him from being the youngest marine corps drill instructor in history to a legendary career as tvs wyatt earp, versatile movie roles, broadway and stage shows, as well as numerous guest appearances.
An outrageous interview with the actor who is almost as legendary as the man he portrayed. Hugh obrian, who played sheriff wyatt earp, is dead at 91. The actor starred as the infamous lawman earp in the life and legend of wyatt earp from 1955 to 1961. He made his first film, never fear, in 1950, working but sporadically during the next five years.
Hugh obrian on working with john wayne on the film the. The filmography of hugh o brian comprises both film and television roles. At the age of 17 he enlisted into the marine corps and became the youngest drill instructor in the corps history. He was quite brash and, might i add, bold, in that way. The conservative playbook for a lasting gop majority. See more ideas about hugh obrian, o brian and tv westerns. Draped in sheets, the boys sat around and played cards. April 19, 1925 september 5, 2016 was an american actor and humanitarian, best known for his starring roles in the abc western television series the life and legend of wyatt earp 19551961 and the nbc action television series search 19721973, as well as films including the agatha christie. Hugh obrian foreword of the hitchhikers guide to the soul. Hugh obrian passed away the morning of monday, september 5, 2016. Robert wagner, richard widmark, earl holliman, hugh obrian, and jean peters in broken lance 1954. Arlene francis, martin gabel, dorothy kilgallen, bennett cerf.
Hugh obrian celebrity profile check out the latest hugh obrian photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Obrian attended the university of cincinnati briefly, and later supported himself selling menswear doortodoor. Was awarded one of the space communitys highest honors with the 1972 freedom award for his variety of spaceorientated projects, including the hugh o brien youth foundation seminars at the kennedy space center in florida. Hugh o brian had the term beefcake written about him during his nascent film years in the early 1950s, but he chose to avoid the obvious typecast as he set up his career. His hugh obrian youth leadership leadership and service website, announced the news. Hugh obrian discusses the virginian the virginian weblog.
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