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John McIntire

Acting Born Jun 27, 1907 Died Jan 30, 1991 Spokane, Washington, USA 134 credits

Biography

John McIntire was an American character actor. He appeared in 65 theatrical films and many television series. McIntire is known for replacing Ward Bond as the star of NBC's Wagon Train, playing the role of Christopher Hale from early 1961 to the series' end in 1965. He also replaced Charles Bickford as ranch owner Clay Grainger on NBC's The Virginian for four seasons. McIntire was born on June 27, 1907, in Spokane, Washington, USA. He died on January 30, 1991, at the age of 83. McIntire's acting career spanned a significant period in the history of American television and film, with a notable presence in numerous series and films.

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Career

Career overview

John McIntire was an American character actor who appeared in numerous theatrical films and television series. He is notable for replacing Ward Bond as the star of NBC's Wagon Train in 1961, after Bond's sudden death in November 1960. McIntire played the role of Christopher Hale, the leader of the wagon train, until the series ended in 1965.

McIntire also replaced Charles Bickford as ranch owner Clay Grainger on NBC's The Virginian, following Bickford's death in 1967. He held this role for four seasons. McIntire's career spanned over six decades, with a total of 65 theatrical films and many more television series to his credit.

Throughout his acting career, McIntire accumulated a total of 126 known credits. He was born on June 27, 1907, in Spokane, Washington, and passed away on January 30, 1991, at the age of 83. McIntire's extensive body of work showcases his versatility as a character actor, with a range of roles in both film and television.

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Career timeline

Turner & HoochDream Breakers
Aaron's Way
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
As Summers Die
Night CourtCloak & DaggerThe Cowboy and the Ballerina
Krag, the Kootenay Ram
St. ElsewhereHotelHonkytonk Man
The Fox and the HoundGoliath AwaitsAll the Way HomeAmerican DreamAmerican Dream
ShirleyMrs. R's DaughterVisions of Christmas PastYoung Maverick - Dead Man's HandWhen the West Was Fun: A Western Reunion
DallasLassie: The New BeginningThe Jordan ChanceDiff'rent StrokesCrisis in Sun Valley
The Love BoatThe Incredible HulkThe RescuersAspen
Quincy, M.E.Charlie's AngelsThe New Daughters of Joshua Cabe
Rooster Cogburn
Herbie Rides AgainThe Healers
Linda
PowderkegThe Boy from Dead Man's BayouLongstreet
Love, American Style
Gallegher: The Mystery of Edward Sims
Rough Night in Jericho
The F.B.I.The F.B.I.The F.B.I.
Daniel Boone
The FugitiveArrest and Trial
The Virginian
The AmericansSummer and SmokeTwo Rode Together
PsychoSeven Ways from SundownWho Was That Lady?Elmer GantryFlaming Star
BonanzaBonanzaThe Twilight ZoneThe UntouchablesLaramie
Peter GunnNaked CityWanted: Dead or AliveWestinghouse Desilu PlayhouseThe Light in the Forest
Wagon TrainThe Tin StarThe Mark of the Hawk
Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreAway All BoatsBacklashI've Lived BeforeWorld in My Corner
Alfred Hitchcock PresentsAlfred Hitchcock PresentsThe KentuckianStranger on HorsebackThe Spoilers

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