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  1. Hugh Milburn Stone (July 5, 1904 – June 12, 1980) was an American actor, best known for his role as "Doc" (Dr. Galen Adams) on the Western series Gunsmoke. Early life [ edit ] Stone was born in Burrton, Kansas , to Herbert Stone and the former Laura Belfield. [2]

  2. Jun 23, 2020 · For the whole 20 years the series was on the air from 1955 until 1975, he appeared in an impressive 605 of 635 episodes, according to IMBD . However, in 1971, he was forced to temporarily leave the show for just a handful of episodes because he had to undergo heart surgery after suffering a heart attack. To make up for the lost role, an actor ...

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  4. Jul 1, 2019 · Milburn Stone may have retired acting shortly after “Gunsmoke” got canceled, but it marked the end of a successful career that spanned almost four decades. Advertisement Born Hugh Milburn Stone, his casting in the 1955 television series, “ Gunsmoke ” made Milburn a household name.

  5. Aug 9, 2023 · Milburn Stone may have decided to leave “Gunsmoke” due to dwindling interest or for relief from maintaining such an unsuccessful series. 3. Desire for Change: Rebranding an Image. Milburn Stone may have felt it necessary to explore other opportunities and challenge himself as an actor after two decades spent portraying Doc Adams, to avoid ...

  6. 2 days ago · Milburn Stone was an American television and film actor who had a net worth of $600,000 at the time of his death. He became famous for his role as Dr. Galen ‘Doc’ Adams in the TV series “Gunsmoke.“. In addition, Stone was a winner of the “Emmy” Award. He was born on July 5, 1904, in Burrton, Kansas, to Herbert and Laura Belfield Stone.

  7. Sep 30, 2020 · 9. Doc Adams didn't have a name for 16 seasons. Stone was given naming rights since it was his character, and he decided on the name "Galen." 10. Gary Busey was the last character killed on the ...

  8. Dec 2, 2023 · Meet the doctor. Hugh Milburn Stone was born on July 4, 1904. He was the son of Herbert and Laura Stone, and was raised in their hometown of Burrton, Kansas. Milburn—who went by Hugh at the time—attended Burrton High School alongside his brother Joe. Throughout high school, Stone was an outgoing and charismatic kid.