Veteran actor Randy Boone, best known for his role in 'The Virginian,' passes away at 83 years old.
Randy Boone, Veteran Actor Known for Western Series, Passes Away at 83
Randy Boone, a beloved actor who graced the small screen with his presence in numerous western series, has passed away at the age of 83. Boone's wife, Lana, confirmed his death on Thursday.
Born on January 17, 1942, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Boone's acting career began in earnest after a long journey. He travelled around the country for 18 months before ending up in Los Angeles in 1962.
Boone's big break came in 1964 when he was hired for the TV series The Virginian. He joined the show midway through its second season, and was introduced to viewers on the episode "First to Thine Own Self," which premiered in February of that year. Boone portrayed Randy Benton on the NBC series, and became a regular on the show until his departure at the end of the fourth season in April 1966.
During his time on The Virginian, Boone also showcased his musical talents, writing many of the songs he performed on the series. He was not just a talented actor, but also an expert horse rider, owning a horse named Clyde. Interestingly, Clyde was not a Hollywood-trained animal, but was used on The Virginian as Boone's own mount.
After leaving The Virginian, Boone went on to star in other 1960s series such as It's a Man's World and Cimarron Strip. He played deputy U.S. marshal/aspiring reporter Francis Wilde on Cimarron Strip. However, It's a Man's World was canceled after just four months on the air.
Boone signed a contract with Universal Studios and was cast as Vern Hodges on It's a Man's World after auditioning. Prior to his acting career, Boone spent a brief time at North Carolina State College in Raleigh and graduated from Fayetteville Senior High School in 1960.
Randy Boone's quotes about his departure from The Virginian can be found in Paul Green's 2006 book, A History of Television's The Virginian, 1962-1971. Boone also appeared in the 1963 Twilight Zone episode "The 7th Is Made Up of Phantoms".
After leaving acting in the late 1980s, Boone worked in construction. In 1985, he appeared in the TV series "Ein Engel auf Erden" alongside "The Virginian," which started in 1962.
Boone's passing marks the end of an era in television history. His talent, both on and off-screen, will be greatly missed by fans and colleagues alike.
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