Quick Facts
Born:
1907-06-27
Birthplace:
Spokane, Washington, USA
Credits:
135 Total Roles
John McIntire
Acting
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Biography
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John Herrick McIntire (June 27, 1907 – January 30, 1991) was an American character actor who appeared in 65 theatrical films and many more television series. McIntire is well known for having replaced Ward Bond, upon Bond's sudden death in November 1960, as the star of NBC's Wagon Train. He played Christopher Hale, the leader of the wagon train (and successor to Bond's character, Seth Adams) from early 1961 to the series' end in 1965. He also replaced Charles Bickford, upon Bickford's death in 1967, as ranch owner Clay Grainger (brother of Bickford's character) on NBC's The Virginian for four seasons.
McIntire died on January 30, 1991 (aged 83) from emphysema and lung cancer in Pasadena in Los Angeles County. Aside from Nolan, he was also survived by their daughter, Holly McIntire-Wright and a grandson Luke Wright. McIntire and Nolan's son, actor/musician Tim McIntire, predeceased his parents, having died in 1986 from heart problems. CLR
John Herrick McIntire (June 27, 1907 – January 30, 1991) was an American character actor who appeared in 65 theatrical films and many more television series. McIntire is well known for having replaced Ward Bond, upon Bond's sudden death in November 1960, as the star of NBC's Wagon Train. He played Christopher Hale, the leader of the wagon train (and successor to Bond's character, Seth Adams) from early 1961 to the series' end in 1965. He also replaced Charles Bickford, upon Bickford's death in 1967, as ranch owner Clay Grainger (brother of Bickford's character) on NBC's The Virginian for four seasons.
McIntire died on January 30, 1991 (aged 83) from emphysema and lung cancer in Pasadena in Los Angeles County. Aside from Nolan, he was also survived by their daughter, Holly McIntire-Wright and a grandson Luke Wright. McIntire and Nolan's son, actor/musician Tim McIntire, predeceased his parents, having died in 1986 from heart problems. CLR
Known For
Psycho
Al Chambers
The Fox and the Hound
Badger (voice)
The Rescuers
Rufus (voice)
Turner & Hooch
Amos Reed
The Twilight Zone
Professor Daemon
The Asphalt Jungle
Police Commissioner Hardy
The Incredible Hulk
Self
Bonanza
Sheriff Mike Latimer
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 24 Hour Psycho MOVIE | Al Chambers (archive footage) |
| 1989 | Dream Breakers MOVIE | Cardinal Angelo |
| 1989 | Turner & Hooch MOVIE | Amos Reed |
| 1988 | Aaron's Way TV | Self |
| 1987 | James Stewart: A Wonderful Life MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1986 | As Summers Die MOVIE | Judge Dudley McCormack |
| 1984 | The Cowboy and the Ballerina MOVIE | Doc |
| 1984 | Cloak & Dagger MOVIE | George MacCready |
| 1984 | Night Court TV | Daddy Bob Elmore |
| 1983 | Krag, the Kootenay Ram MOVIE | Narrator (voice) |