To commemorate the 40th anniversary of their beginning, with master and commander, these evocative stories are being reissued in paperback with smart new livery. Arlene francis, martin gabel, dorothy kilgallen, bennett cerf. When i went on stage to unveil the painting, obrian took a look at it and said very loudly, wheres my cut. 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. 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. Obrian also was well known for a foundation he set up in 1958, the hugh obrian youth leadership hoby. 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. Hugh obrian discusses the virginian the virginian weblog.
He describes his early career in films, working with such stars as gene autry. The conservative playbook for a lasting gop majority. The hugh obrian acting awards competition was developed in 1964 at ucla with cash awards going to acting talents. In 1964 he helped organize the hugh o brian acting awards competition at ucla. At the age of 17 he enlisted into the marine corps and became the youngest drill instructor in the corps history. 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 s wife virginia, who coauthored his autobiography, also contributed some anecdotes. Obrian attended the university of cincinnati briefly, and later supported himself selling menswear doortodoor. O brian died ten years later, on september 5, 2016. Obrian says, over 485,000 have now gone through hobys leadership development programs. An outrageous interview with the actor who is almost as legendary as the man he portrayed. Hugh obrian possesses a marvelous sense of humor and makes selfdeprecating jokes at the drop of hat. April 19, 1925september 5, 2016 was an american actor. In 1964 he helped organize the hugh obrian acting awards competition at ucla.
O brian also was well known for a foundation he set up in 1958, the hugh o brian youth leadership hoby. His hugh obrian youth leadership leadership and service website, announced the news. 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. Hugh obrian, who starred as sheriff wyatt earp on tv and founded hoby, a youth leadership organization, spoke at. 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. Best known as the eponymous character and televisions frontier lawman wyatt earp of the life and legend of wyatt earp before fame. 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. 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. 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. Hugh obrian passed away the morning of monday, september 5, 2016. 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. Hes the athletic instructor for 17 of the most beautiful dolls in hollywood. No, according to a debbie reynolds interview in 2008. 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.
His notable films included the adaptation of agatha christies ten little indians 1965. Sep 05, 2016 born hugh krampe in rochester, new york. 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. Photographs show actor hugh obrian at palm springs racquet club with friend florence horn and others. The filmography of hugh o brian comprises both film and television roles. He lived an active and full life throughout his 91 years, particularly in relationship to hoby. 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. 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. Played with him for 15 weeks while we were making shoplifter, and didnt win a hand.
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, hugh charles krampe, american actor born april 19, 1925, rochester, n. Just click below to print your order form and follow instructions on the form for mailing. Includes o brian and secretary goody levitan by pool and. Photographs show actor hugh o brian at palm springs racquet club with friend florence horn and others. Hugh obrian simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
They currently have around 70 seminar sites throughout the. 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 wiki, height, net worth, age, girlfriend wife 2020. Obrian died at his home in beverly hills, california on september 5, 2016 at the age of 91. Hugh o brien and his little blond friend are both manwhores and lana is married to cliff robertson, former manwhore. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. He went on to become one of the corps youngest drill sergeants. 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. 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. Hugh obrian celebrity profile check out the latest hugh obrian photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. He was quite brash and, might i add, bold, in that way.
I had the good fortune of meeting obrian after i painted hugh obrian in smoke for an event at end of trail in new mexico in 2006. American actor hugh obrian accrued his interest in acting while dancing with movie starlets at the hollywood canteen during his wartime marine days. Hugh o brian cowboys john wayne message board jwmb. Sep 06, 2016 born hugh krampe in rochester, new york. Hugh obrian possesses a marvelous sense of humor and makes self. On screen, o brian debuted as sailor in william beaudine s drama kidnapped 1948, while for television he made his debut in. 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. The plot all revolves around the body of yet another mw that washes up and is claimed by his inocent, midwestern girlfriend stephanie powers. Hugh obrian, best known for playing wyatt earp on television, died monday at the age of 91. The life and legend of hugh obrian kimball, kirk on. Original footage from the archive of american television website. Hugh obrian bio, photos, theatre credits, stage history. Hugh obrian had the term beefcake written about him during his nascent film years in the early. Born with the decidedly less marqueefriendly name of hugh krampe, todays hunk is better known to film and tv audiences as hugh obrian. 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 foreword of the hitchhikers guide to the soul. Scott lost a quick round of gin rummyto tony, and gave up his hand to hugh obrian.
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. 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. Born hugh charles krampe on the 19th april 1925 in rochester, new york state usa, hugh obrian was an awardwinning actor and humanitarian, remembered for his roles as wyatt earp in the tv series the life and legend of wyatt earp 19551961, as hugh lombard in the film ten little indians 1965, and as granger in twins 1988, among many. Obrians wife virginia, who coauthored his autobiography, also contributed some anecdotes. Obrian passed away peacefully this morning at his home in beverly hills, reads a statement posted to the hugh obrian youth leadership hoby website. He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife and longtime partner, virginia obrian, by his side. An interesting interview with hugh obrian by jennifer howard, march 29, 2005, where. Hugh obrian on working with john wayne on the film the.
He served in the marine corps during wwii and became the youngest ever drill sergeant at age 17. Robert wagner, richard widmark, earl holliman, hugh obrian, and jean peters in broken lance 1954. See more ideas about hugh obrian, o brian and tv westerns. Sign and view the guest book, leave condolences or send flowers. A number of books have been written that feature the story of monsignor hugh oflaherty. 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. Hugh o brian youth leadership is a fantastic organization who believes in empowering youth for a better future. American actor hugh o brian accrued his interest in acting while dancing with movie starlets at the hollywood canteen during his wartime marine days. During his 4 year service he won a coveted fleet appointment to the navel academy.
The actor starred as the infamous lawman earp in the life and legend of wyatt earp from 1955 to 1961. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Draped in sheets, the boys sat around and played cards. A veteran also of stage and screen, the actor played the title role in the life and legend of wyatt earp tv show. Hugh obrian on being cast on the life and legend of. Hugh obriens widow fights surprise daughters estate claim. Join facebook to connect with hugh obrian and others you may know. 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. Hugh obrian was an actor famous for his roles in two television shows. Actor hugh obrian died yesterday, september 5, 2016, at the age of 91. 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. 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. Obrian s strapping physique and squarejawed good looks suited him for the role of the lawman. 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.
Obrian left college at age 19 to join the us marines in the wake of the attack on pearl harbor. Hugh obrian, who played sheriff wyatt earp, is dead at 91. 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. In a career spanning nearly seven decades, he has appeared in overall fiftythree feature films, sixteen television movies and fortysix series. O brian had become a freelance actor by the time i had a telephone interview with him in 1963. The epic ambition of hillary and the coming of a second. 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. 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. Obrian had become a freelance actor by the time i had a telephone interview with him in 1963. 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 youth leadership, organized in 1958 originally to seek out, recognize, and develop leadership potential in high school sophomores. Obrian began the hugh obrian youth leadership foundation in 1958 which serves high school scholars.
Actor hugh obrian, recent york speaker, passes away. Hugh obrian youth leadership hoby is a qualified 501c3 corporation, ein no 956082886. He was known for his starring role in the 19551961 abc western television series, the life and legend of wyatt earp. Hugh obrian celebrity profile check out the latest hugh obrian photo gallery, biography. Includes obrian and secretary goody levitan by pool and. 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. 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. It is actually six different shelves in one big bookcase. Sep 06, 2016 actor hugh o brian, recent york speaker, passes away. O brian attended the university of cincinnati briefly, and later supported himself selling menswear doortodoor. The life and legend of hugh obrian true west magazine.
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