Hopalong Cassidy
1952
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William Lawrence Boyd (June 5, 1895 – September 12, 1972) was an American film actor who is known for portraying the cowboy hero Hopalong Cassidy.
William Boyd (1895-1972) was a Hollywood star who played Hopalong Cassidy in 142 films and a TV series. He also produced and directed some of his movies and bought the rights to all his pictures.
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- Hendrysburg, Ohio, USA
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- Laguna Beach, California, USA
William Boyd was an American actor who starred in silent and sound films, and later in the TV series Hopalong Cassidy. He was known for his silver-gray hair, expressive blue eyes, and cowboy outfits.
- June 5, 1895
- September 12, 1972
Sep 14, 1972 · HOLLYWOOD, Sept. 13 (AP) —William Boyd, who rose to stardom as Hopalong Cassidy, died last night at a South Laguna Beach, Calif., hospital of complications from Parkinson's disease and...
Jun 1, 2024 · William Boyd (born June 5, 1898, Hendrysburg, Ohio, U.S.—died Sept. 12, 1972, Hollywood) was an American motion-picture and television actor who was best known for his portrayal of Hopalong Cassidy in a series of western films.
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William Boyd (1895-1972) was a film actor who starred in silent and sound movies, including The Road to Yesterday, The Volga Boatman, and The King of Kings. He is best known for playing the cowboy hero Hopalong Cassidy in a TV series and several films.
Dec 23, 2016 · Learn about the life and legacy of William Boyd, who played Hopalong Cassidy in movies, radio and TV. Discover his Palm Desert home, his Hopalong Creed and his Parkinson's disease.
