Don Dorrell

Don Dorrell
Don Dorrell in The Gambler Wore a Gun 1961
Born
Donald Evans Dorrell

(1933-12-26)December 26, 1933
Brownsville, Texas, U.S.
DiedMay 3, 2003(2003-05-03) (aged 69)
Port Ludlow, Washington, U.S.
Occupation(s)Film and television actor
Years active1959–1965
SpousePatricia McNulty[1]

Donald Evans Dorrell (December 26, 1933 – May 3, 2003)[2] was an American film and television actor. He was best known for playing the role of Donovan in the American western television series Pony Express.[3]

Career

Dorrell was born in Brownsville, Texas. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.[4]

In 1959, he joined the cast of the new syndicated western television series Pony Express playing the role of Brett Clark's troubleshooter Donovan.[3] He then played Jud Donovan in the 1961 film The Gambler Wore a Gun[5] and Roger in the film Tammy Tell Me True.[5] Other film appearances included the roles of Stoney Jackson in When the Girls Take Over, Payne in the 1964 film Ensign Pulver,[5] and Private Hoxie in the 1965 film None but the Brave.[5] He also guest-starred in an episode of the sitcom television series Hazel. He retired from acting in 1965, last appearing in the film That Darn Cat!.[5]

In 1962, Dorrell survived a plane crash in the sea off Avalon, California.[6]

Dorrell died of cancer on May 3, 2003, in Port Ludlow, Washington, at the age of 69.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Familiar Faces May Be Seen In New 'Tammy' Show". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Santa Cruz, California. August 23, 1961. p. 3. Retrieved April 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  2. ^ "Don Dorrell". AllMovie. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Magers, Boyd. "Do You Remember... Pony Express". Western Clippings. Archived from the original on March 31, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
  4. ^ a b "Don Dorrell". Lewis Funeral & Poulsbo Mortuary. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Don Dorrell". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  6. ^ "Lands Plane in Sea". Independent. Long Beach, California. September 11, 1962. p. 9. Retrieved April 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon