Don Dubbins
Don Dubbins | |
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 Dubbins in Bonanza, 1960 | |
| Born | Donald Gene Dubbins June 28, 1928 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 17, 1991 (aged 63) |
| Occupation | Film, stage and television actor |
| Years active | 1951–1991 |
| Spouse(s) | Jeanne Schaults Dubbins[1] |
Donald Gene Dubbins (June 28, 1928 – August 17, 1991) was an American film, stage and television actor.
Born in Brooklyn, New York.[1] Dubbins began his career in 1953, as appearing in the television series The Doctor. He also appeared in the film From Here to Eternity, where he played the uncredited role of the bugler "Pvt. Friday Clark".[2] Perhaps his highest-profile roles came with the western Tribute to a Bad Man and the drama These Wilder Years, both times playing an important role alongside James Cagney.
Other film credits include The D.I., From the Earth to the Moon, The Illustrated Man, Enchanted Island, Death Wish II, The Caine Mutiny.[2][3] Later in his career, Dubbins guest-starred in numerous television programs, including, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Wanted: Dead or Alive, The Millionaire, Peyton Place, Perry Mason, Petticoat Junction, 77 Sunset Strip, The Twilight Zone, The Guns of Will Sonnett, Dynasty, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Then Came Bronson, Dragnet, Murder, She Wrote, Barnaby Jones and Hunter.[2][4][3] Dubbins last credit was his role in Death of a Salesman, where he played the role of "Willy Loman".[5]
Dubbins died in August 1991 of cancer at the St. Francis Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina, at the age of 63.[1][3] He was buried in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.[6]
References[]
- ^ a b c The Associated Press (August 19, 1991). "Mr. Don Dubbins, stage, film, TV actor". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. p. 27. Retrieved October 11, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c Rubin, Steven (November 1, 2017). Twilight Zone Encyclopedia. Chicago Review Press. p. 241. ISBN 9781613738917 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b c The Associated Press (August 20, 1991). "Donald Gene Dubbins, Actor, 63". The New York Times. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
- ^ Duffin, Allan; Matheis, Paul (September 30, 2005). The 12 O'Clock High Logbook: The Unofficial History of the Novel, Motion Picture, and TV Series. BearManor Media. p. 306. ISBN 9781593930332 – via Google Books.
- ^ Samson, Blake (March 17, 1991). "Star of Warehouse shines on stage TV". The Greenville News. Greenville, South Carolina. p. 47. Retrieved October 11, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Wilson, Scott (August 22, 2016). Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons, 3d ed. McFarland. p. 209. ISBN 9780786479924 – via Google Books.
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- 1928 births
- 1991 deaths
- People from Brooklyn
- Male actors from New York (state)
- Deaths from cancer in South Carolina
- American male film actors
- American male television actors
- American male stage actors
- 20th-century American male actors
- Western (genre) television actors