Dale Robertson
Biography
Dale Robertson was an American actor known for his starring roles on television. He played the roving investigator Jim Hardie in the long-running television series Tales of Wells Fargo, and Ben Calhoun in ABC's The Iron Horse. Robertson was also the host of the syndicated Death Valley Days anthology series from 1968 to 1970. He appeared in well over sixty western films and television shows throughout his career. Robertson's best-remembered series, Tales of Wells Fargo, originally aired on NBC from 1957 to 1961 before moving to ABC. He was born on July 14, 1923, in Harrah, Oklahoma, USA, and passed away on February 27, 2013, at the age of 89.
Career overview
Dale Robertson was an American actor known for his starring roles in television series. He played the role of Jim Hardie in the long-running television series Tales of Wells Fargo, and Ben Calhoun in The Iron Horse. Robertson was often portrayed as a Western hero.
Robertson's career spanned over sixty titles, primarily in western films and television shows. His best-remembered series, Tales of Wells Fargo, initially aired on NBC from 1957 to 1961, before moving to ABC.
From 1968 to 1970, Robertson served as the host of the syndicated anthology series Death Valley Days. His extensive body of work showcases his versatility as an actor, particularly in the Western genre.
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72 titles- Tim Conway: Timeless Comedy (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story (2000)
- Harts of the West (1993)
- Legends of the West (1992) as Maj. Robert Parrish in 'Sitting Bull' (archive footage) (uncredited)
- J.J. Starbuck (1987) as J.J. Starbuck
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Lee Goddard (uncredited)
- Dynasty (1981) as Walter Lankershim
- The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang (1979) as Judge Isaac Parker
- Dallas (1978) as Frank Crutcher
- The Love Boat (1977) as Mason Fleers
- Melvin Purvis G-Man (1975) as Melvin Purvis
- The Kansas City Massacre (1975) as Melvin Purvis
- East Connection (1970)
- Elvis: That's the Way It Is (1970) as Self (uncredited)
- The Walking Major (1970) as Major Clark J. Allen
- The Johnny Cash Show (1969) as Self
- Hollywood Squares (1966) as Self
- The Iron Horse (1966) as Ben Calhoun
- Scalplock (1966) as Benjamin Calhoun
- The One Eyed Soldiers (1966) as Richard Owen
- The Man from Button Willow (1965) as Justin Eagle (voice)
- The Man from Button Willow (1965) Presenter
- Coast of Skeletons (1965) as A.J. Magnus
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self
- Law of the Lawless (1964) as Judge Clem Rogers
- Blood on the Arrow (1964) as Wade Cooper
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Gunfight at Black Horses Canyon (1961) as Jim Hardie
- The George Burns Show (1958) as Self
- Fast and Sexy (1958) as Raffaele
- Tales of Wells Fargo (1957) as Jim Hardie
- Hell Canyon Outlaws (1957) as Sheriff Caleb Wells
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Tales of Wells Fargo
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Guest
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
- Dakota Incident (1956) as John Banner
- A Day of Fury (1956) as Jagade
- The High Terrace (1956) as Bill Lang
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955) as Lt. Clay Tucker
- Top of the World (1955) as Lee Gannon
- Son of Sinbad (1955) as Sinbad
- Climax! (1954)
- Climax! (1954) as Nicky Jordan
- Studio 57 (1954)
- Sitting Bull (1954) as Bob Parrish
- The Gambler from Natchez (1954) as Vance Colby
- City of Bad Men (1953) as Brett Stanton
- Devil's Canyon (1953) as Billy Reynolds
- The Farmer Takes a Wife (1953) as Dan Harrow
- The Silver Whip (1953) as Race Crim
- This Is Your Life (1952) as Self
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952) as Donny Weaver
- Death Valley Days (1952) as Self - Host
- O. Henry's Full House (1952) as Barney Woods (segment "The Clarion Call")
- Return of the Texan (1952) as Sam Crockett
- The Outcasts of Poker Flat (1952) as John Oakhurst
- Lydia Bailey (1952) as Albion Hamlin
- The Red Skelton Show (1951) as Robinson Crusoe
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Jim Hardie
- Take Care of My Little Girl (1951) as Joe Blake
- Golden Girl (1951) as Tom Richmond
- The Secret of Convict Lake (1951) as Narrator (Voice) (uncredited)
- Call Me Mister (1951) as Capt. Johnny Comstock
- Two Flags West (1950) as Lem
- The Cariboo Trail (1950) as Will Gray
- Flamingo Road (1949) as Tunis Simms (uncredited)
- Fighting Man of the Plains (1949) as Jesse James
- The Boy with Green Hair (1948) as Policeman (uncredited)
- The Boy with Green Hair (1948)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dale Robertson best known for?
Dale Robertson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Harts of the West (1993), Murder, She Wrote (1984), Dynasty (1981), Dallas (1978).
When and where was Dale Robertson born?
Dale Robertson was born on July 14, 1923 in Harrah, Oklahoma USA. They passed away on February 27, 2013.
How many credits does Dale Robertson have?
Dale Robertson has accumulated over 72 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2007.
What is Dale Robertson's background in cinema and television?
Dale Robertson was an American actor known for his starring roles on television. He played the roving investigator Jim Hardie in the long-running television series Tales of Wells Fargo, and Ben Calhoun in ABC's The Iron Horse. Robertson was also the host of the syndicated Death Valley Days anthology series from 1968 to...