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Kirby Grant (November 24, 1911 – October 30, 1985), born Kirby Grant Hoon Jr., was a long-time B movie and television actor, mostly remembered for having played the title role in the Western-themed adventure television series Sky King.
Oct 30, 1985 · Kirby Grant, who gained fame on television as Sky King, was killed today in a car accident while en route to watch the launch of the space shuttle Challenger. Florida Highway Patrol Capt. Mike...
Kirby Grant was killed in a road accident on Wednesday 30 October 1985 while on his way to watch the launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger at Cape Canaveral, Florida. He was to be honored by the shuttle astronauts for his achievements.
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Kirby Grant. Actor: Gunman's Code. As a child, Kirby received a scholarship to the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago. Kirby won the scholarship as a violinist and singer, but he also dabbled as a sculptor.
- November 24, 1911
- October 30, 1985
Oct 31, 1985 · Television’s “Sky King” was killed Wednesday when his car crashed into a ditch as he was driving to watch the launch of the space shuttle Challenger.
The television version starred Kirby Grant as Sky King and Gloria Winters as Penny. [7] . Other regular characters included Sky's nephew Clipper, played by Ron Hagerthy, and Mitch the sheriff, portrayed by Ewing Mitchell.
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Oct 31, 1985 · Kirby Grant, who starred as a wealthy Western rancher in the 1950's television series ''Sky King,'' died in a traffic accident today while on his way to view a space shuttle launching in Cape ...
