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Jan 29, 1994 · Claude Akins, who played genial, rough-and-tumble characters on television and had supporting roles in many major films, died here on Thursday. He was 67. The cause was cancer, said his publicity ...
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’.
Jan 28, 1994 · Claude Akins, who played genial, rough-and-tumble characters on television and had supporting roles in many major films, died here today. He was 67. The cause was cancer, said his publicity agent ...
Mar 4, 2024 · A: Claude Akins’ impact on the entertainment industry was significant. His captivating performances, distinctive voice, and remarkable presence made him a beloved figure in both film and television. Akins contributed to the success of various genres, including Westerns, comedies, and dramas.
Jan 28, 1994 · ALTADENA, CALIF. -- Claude Akins, who played genial, rough-and-tumble characters in movies and on television, including Sheriff Lobo of "B.J. and the Bear," died Jan. 27 of cancer.
A television actor since the "live" days, Akins achieved stardom relatively late in life via such genial adventure series as Movin' On (1974), B.J. and the Bear (1979), The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo (1979) and Legmen (1984). In his last decade, Claude Akins was a busy-and most genial-commercial spokesperson.
Claude Marion Akins was born May 25, 1918, in Nelson, GA, the son of a police officer. Akins attended Northwestern University in Illinois and went on to serve with the Signal Corps during WWII in Burma and the Philippines. Returning from the war, Akins reignited an interest in drama appearing in stock and on Broadway in 1951 while supplementing ...
