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George Cadogan Gardner McKay (June 10, 1932 – November 21, 2001) was an American actor, artist, and author. He is best known for the lead role in the TV series Adventures in Paradise, based loosely on the writings of James Michener.
Gardner McKay. Writer: Me.. Gardner is the son of Deane McKay, an ad executive, and Catherine. He was raised in New York and Paris. He attended Cornell University two years but left when his father died. He worked in advertising for 6 months but found that he could not stand it.
Jun 24, 2021 · “Almost Too Pretty to Be True”—Gardner McKay Is the ’60s Heartthrob Actor You Never Knew | Vogue. By Laird Borrelli-Persson. June 24, 2021. Since it’s the spring menswear season, let’s play a...
Gardner McKay. Writer: Me.. Gardner is the son of Deane McKay, an ad executive, and Catherine. He was raised in New York and Paris. He attended Cornell University two years but left when his father died. He worked in advertising for 6 months but found that he could not stand it.
Nov 23, 2001 · Gardner McKay, who became famous as the star of the 1960's television series "Adventures in Paradise" but abandoned the spotlight to move to the Amazon jungle, died at his home in Honolulu on...
Gardner McKay, an actor plucked from obscurity to star in TV's "Adventures in Paradise," but who later became distinguished as the author of one of regional theatre's most...
Biography. George Cadogan Gardner McKay was born in Manhattan, New York City, his early years were spent in France, Connecticut and Kentucky. He attended Cornell University where he edited the humor magazine, wrote a film review column for the paper, was briefly president of his class and rowed on their crew.
Sep 12, 2021 · Among the famous television and “picture personalities” on hand to celebrate at Whispering Waters Hotel in November 1960 was Gardner McKay. McKay was new to acting. He joined the owners —...
Nov 22, 2001 · Gardner McKay, whose dashing good looks landed him a starring role in television’s “Adventures in Paradise” in the early 1960s but who abandoned acting to pursue a writing career, died Wednesday...
GARDNER MCKAY: DASHING OVERACHIEVER. Gardner McKay was the antithesis of the fame–hungry ’sleb that contemporary culture knows so well. He spurned heartthrob status for a life of adventure, literary achievement and existential restlessness… by NICK SCOTT
