Darby Hinton
Biography
Darby Hinton is an American actor and filmmaker born on August 19, 1957, in Santa Monica, California. He was initially cast in commercials at the age of six months. From 1964 to 1970, he portrayed Israel Boone, the son of American pioneer Daniel Boone, on the NBC adventure series Daniel Boone, which starred Fess Parker in the title role. Additionally, Hinton co-starred as Simon Graham in the two-part 1968 episode titled Boomerang, Dog of Many Talents on NBC's Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color. That television appearance featured him alongside Darren McGavin, Patricia Crowley, and Russ Conway. His career includes fifty-one known acting credits.
Career overview
Darby Hinton is an American actor and filmmaker born on August 19, 1957, in Santa Monica, California. He began his career early, getting cast in commercials when he was six months old. Over the course of his career, he has accumulated fifty-one known acting credits.
From 1964 to 1970, Hinton portrayed Israel Boone, a son of American pioneer Daniel Boone, on the NBC adventure series Daniel Boone. Fess Parker starred in the title role of the series.
In 1968, Hinton co-starred as Simon Graham in a two-part episode titled Boomerang, Dog of Many Talents. This episode aired on the NBC program Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color and featured Darren McGavin, Patricia Crowley, and Russ Conway alongside Hinton.
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52 titles- The Cowboy Killer (2025) as Roy Thompson
- Was Once a Hero (2025) as Malcolm Hunter
- Sod and Stubble (2025)
- The Contested Plains (2022) as John German
- Scream Test (2020) as Otis Taylor
- Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses (2019) as Philip Fuller
- Bill Tilghman and the Outlaws (2019)
- Magnum P.I. (2018) as Owen Summers
- Wild Faith (2017) as Gerald
- Dead of Winter: The Donner Party (2015) as George Donner
- Just for Kicks (2003) as Mikey's Dad
- They Crawl (2001) as Uniformed Cop
- Stargames (1998) as Robert
- Stargames (1998) Producer
- Mike Hammer, Private Eye (1997)
- Point Zero (1996) as Morgan
- One West Waikiki (1994)
- Dark Future (1994) as Kendall
- The Hero (1994)
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Firechief
- P.S. I Luv U (1991)
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Doctor
- Jake and the Fatman (1987)
- Malibu Express (1985) as Cody Abilene
- Hunter (1984) as Bill
- Wacko (1982) as Rookie Cop
- The Fall Guy (1981)
- Firecracker (1981) as Chuck Donner
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Buddy Moran
- Without Warning (1980) as Randy
- The Return (1980) as Darren
- Knots Landing (1979) as Police Officer
- When the West Was Fun: A Western Reunion (1979) as Self
- Angels' Brigade (1979) as Sticks
- Hi-Riders (1978) as Mark
- Goodbye, Franklin High (1978) as Mark Jeffries
- Black Oak Conspiracy (1977) as Miner at Cafe
- The Treasure of Jamaica Reef (1975) as Darby
- Mr. Sycamore (1975) as Frank
- The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (1969) as Hal Parker
- The Good Guys and the Bad Guys (1969) as Pug (uncredited)
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as James Scott
- Boomerang, Dog of Many Talents (1968) as Simon Graham
- The Big Valley (1965) as Chucky
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Israel Boone
- Son of Flubber (1963) as Hobgoblin #2 (uncredited)
- The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (1962) as Little Boy
- Hero's Island (1962) as Jafar Mainwaring
- Mister Ed (1961)
- Route 66 (1960)
- Wagon Train (1957) as Benjie Diel
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Second Hobgoblin (archive footage) (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Darby Hinton best known for?
Darby Hinton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Cowboy Killer (2026), Magnum P.I. (2018), Mike Hammer, Private Eye (1997), Consenting Adults (1992).
When and where was Darby Hinton born?
Darby Hinton was born on August 19, 1957 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
How many credits does Darby Hinton have?
Darby Hinton has accumulated over 52 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1954 to 2025.
What is Darby Hinton's background in cinema and television?
Darby Hinton is an American actor and filmmaker born on August 19, 1957, in Santa Monica, California. He was initially cast in commercials at the age of six months. From 1964 to 1970, he portrayed Israel Boone, the son of American pioneer Daniel Boone, on the NBC adventure series Daniel Boone, which starred Fess Parker...