About
Hugh O'Brian (born Hugh Charles Krampe) was a prominent American actor and humanitarian best known for starring as the legendary frontier lawman in the ABC Western television series The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp from 1955 to 1961 and the NBC action television series Search (1972–1973), as well as films, including the Agatha Christie adaptation Ten Little Indians (1965) and a notable supporting role in John Wayne's last film, The Shootist (1976). Known for his athletic, square-jawed build and quick-draw skills, he became one of television's definitive early Western heroes. Beyond acting, he left a massive global legacy as the founder of the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Foundation (HOBY), a nonprofit organization that has trained over 500,000 high school scholars in leadership and service.
Known for
The Love BoatSeries • 1977
Perry MasonSeries • 1957
Murder, She WroteSeries • 1984
L.A. LawSeries • 1986
The Alfred Hitchcock HourSeries • 1962
Charlie's AngelsSeries • 1976
The VirginianSeries • 1962
The Life and Legend of Wyatt EarpSeries • 1955
Kraft Suspense TheatreSeries • 1963
Matt HoustonSeries • 1982
The Ford Television TheatreSeries • 1952
Studio 57Series • 1954
Westinghouse Desilu PlayhouseSeries • 1958
TwinsMovie • 1988
Game of DeathMovie • 1978
The ShootistMovie • 1976
There's No Business Like Show BusinessMovie • 1954
In Harm's WayMovie • 1965
The Man from the AlamoMovie • 1953
Broken LanceMovie • 1954
The Battle at Apache PassMovie • 1952
Alias Jesse JamesMovie • 1959
Vengeance ValleyMovie • 1951
D.O.A.Movie • 1949