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Claude Aubrey Akins (May 25, 1926 – January 27, 1994) was a character actor with a long career on stage, screen, and television. He was best known as Sheriff Lobo on the 1979–1981 television series B. J. and the Bear , and later The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo , a spin-off series.
Claude Akins’ first role on the big screen was in the 1953 drama film ‘From Here to Eternity’. The film, which was directed by Fred Zinnemann, was a huge commercial and critical success. It won a total of eight Oscars. The following year, he played a minor role in the Navy drama film ‘The Caine Mutiny’.
Akins continued starring in films and TV right up until the time of his death from cancer in 1994. By all reports a very gregarious, likable and friendly person off screen, Akins was married for over 40 years to Theresa "Pie" Fairfield, and had three children, Claude Marion Jr., Michele & Wendy.
- May 25, 1926
- January 27, 1994
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He also had a successful career in television, appearing in shows such as The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo, The A-Team, and The Rockford Files. Akins was married twice and had two children. He died on January 27, 1994, in Encino, California, at the age of 67. At the time of his death, Akins had an estimated net worth of $2 million.
Feb 26, 2024 · They Share Three Children. Therese gave birth to three children with her husband. They have a son, Claude Marion Akins Jr., and two daughters Michele Akins, and Wendy Akins. The life details about their children are quite private but we know that their daughter Michele Akins passed away on July 21, 2021.
Akins continued starring in films and TV right up until the time of his death from cancer in 1994. By all reports a very gregarious, likable and friendly person off screen, Akins was married for over 40 years to Theresa "Pie" Fairfield, and had three children, Claude Marion Jr., Michele & Wendy.
Jan 27, 1994 · Claude Marion Akins (May 25, 1926 – January 27, 1994) was an American actor with a long career on stage, screen and television. Powerful in appearance and voice, Akins could be counted on to play the clever (or less than clever) tough guy, on the side of good or bad, in movies and television.
