Pernell Roberts

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Pernell Elvin Roberts, Jr. (May 18, 1928 – January 24, 2010) was an American stage, movie and television actor as well as singer. In addition to guest starring in over 60 television series, he was widely known for his roles as Ben Cartwright's eldest son, Adam Cartwright, on the western series Bonanza, a role he played from 1959 to 1965 — and as chief surgeon Dr. John McIntyre, the title character on Trapper John, M.D. (1979–1986). He was also widely known for his life-long activism, which included participation in the Selma to Montgomery marches in 1965 and pressuring NBC to refrain from hir…

  • Acting
  • Born 18 May 1928
  • Died 24 January 2010 (age 81)
  • Waycross, Georgia, U.S.
  • 93 credits

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Most-watched Pernell Roberts films currently: Night of 100 Stars II (1985), Ride Lonesome (1959), Night of 100 Stars (1982), Desire Under the Elms (1958), The Deadly Tower (1975).

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Selected TV credits: Mannix (1967), Bonanza (1959), Ironside (1967), Diagnosis: Murder (1993), The Love Boat (1977).

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