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Jim Davis (born Marlin Davis; August 26, 1909 – April 26, 1981) was an American actor, best known for his roles in television Westerns. In his later career, he became famous as Jock Ewing in the CBS primetime soap opera Dallas, a role he continued until he was too ill from multiple myeloma to perform.
Jim Davis (1909-1981) was a tall, rangy actor who starred in many westerns at Republic Pictures and as Jock Ewing in the TV series Dallas. He had a deep, gravelly voice and a close relationship with co-star Victoria Principal.
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- Edgerton, Missouri, USA
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- Northridge, California, USA
May 7, 2024 · Jim Davis (born August 26, 1909, Edgerton, Missouri, U.S.—died April 26, 1981, Northridge, California) was an American character actor who was best known for his portrayal of Jock Ewing, the tough gravel-voiced patriarch of the oil-rich Ewing family on Dallas, a top-rated American television series.
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Jim Davis was a versatile actor who appeared in many westerns and other genres, and played Jock Ewing on Dallas. He died in 1981 after a long battle with multiple myeloma and was buried with his daughter's picture.
- August 26, 1909
- April 26, 1981
Apr 27, 1981 · Jim Davis, the gravely-voice character actor best known as the tough patriarch of the Ewing family in the television series ''Dallas'' died yesterday in his home in Northridge, Calif. He was...
Dec 24, 2021 · Jim Davis was an American actor who played cowboy roles in movies and TV shows, and starred as Jock Ewing in Dallas. He died of cancer in 1981 and received a posthumous Emmy nomination for his performance.
On Apr. 27, 1981, The Times reported that Jim Davis, the silver-haired actor who spent more than 30 years as a performer before attaining stardom as the ruthless patriarch Jock Ewing in TV's...
