Clint Walker was an American actor who is best known for his iconic role as Cheyenne Bodie in the TV series Cheyenne, along with appearances in films such as The Dirty Dozen and The Night of the Grizzly.
Personal and Family Life
Born Norman Eugene Walker on May 30, 1927, in Hartford, Illinois, Clint was the son of Gladys Huldah Schwanda and Paul Arnold Walker. He had three marriages, with his last wife being Susan Cavallari, whom he married in 1997 and remained with until his death in 2018. He also had a daughter from his first marriage to Verna Garver.
Career Highlights
Clint Walker rose to fame in the 1950s, becoming a prominent figure in Western genre television with his role in Cheyenne, which greatly influenced other Western series. After leaving the show due to creative differences, he continued to work in film with notable performances in various box office hits, enhancing his reputation as a talented actor. His impressive physique and charismatic presence made him a popular star during his peak years.
Death and Legacy
Clint Walker passed away on May 21, 2018, due to congestive heart failure in Grass Valley, California. His contributions to film and television, particularly in the Western genre, have left a lasting impact, and he is remembered as a beloved icon of his time.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Dirty Dozen | 1967-06-15 | Samson Posey |
| Killdozer | 1974-02-02 | Lloyd Kelly |
| The Night of the Grizzly | 1966-04-20 | Jim Cole |
| Send Me No Flowers | 1964-10-14 | Bert Power |
| Baker’s Hawk | 1976-12-12 | Dan Baker |
| Mysterious Island of Beautiful Women | 1979-12-01 | Wendell |
| Small Soldiers | 1998-07-10 | Nick Nitro (voice) |
| Cheyenne | 1955-09-20 | Cheyenne Bodie |
| The Lucy Show | 1962-10-01 | Frank Winslow |
| Kodiak | 1974-09-13 | Cal ‘Kodiak’ McCay |
| Kung Fu: The Legend Continues | 1993-01-27 | Cheyenne Bodie |
| Fort Dobbs | 1958-04-18 | Gar Davis |
| The Ten Commandments | 1956-10-05 | Sardinian Captain |