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Chuck Connors Biography (Famous for His Portrayal of ‘Lucas McCain’ in the ABC series ‘The Rifleman’)

Birthday: April 10, 1921 (Aries)

Born In: Brooklyn, New York, United States

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Chuck Connors was an amazing professional basketball and baseball player who became a well-known actor after he quit playing. In the history of American professional sports, he is one of the twelve athletes to have played in both ‘MLB (Major League Baseball)’ and ‘NBA (National Basketball Association)’. He is the only player in NBA history to have shattered the backboard. He was mostly remembered for his role as Lucas McCain in the TV series ‘The Rifleman’. He was born in Brooklyn, New York to Canadian immigrants of Irish origin. He was named Kevin Joseph Aloysius Connors but his nickname Chuck stuck to him. He studied with an athletic scholarship at ‘Adelphi Academy’, a private high school, where he played basketball, baseball, football and ran track. He was offered scholarships by various colleges but he joined ‘Seton Hall College’. During World War II he served in the Army as a tank instructor at West Point. He continued playing after he was discharged from the Army. He started his career in acting when he went to Los Angeles with ‘Chicago Cubs’ farm team. Connor's appeared in nearly 45 films and numerous TV serials. Connors was an incredibly handsome man with a strong athletic physique, a strong jawline, steely blue eyes and deep commanding voice. He was also an impeccable stroke writer. Throughout his career, in basketball, baseball and acting, Chuck carved out a niche for himself by using his talents.

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Birthday: April 10, 1921 (Aries)

Born In: Brooklyn, New York, United States

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Also Known As: Kevin Joseph Aloysius Connors

Died At Age: 71

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Elizabeth Riddell (m. 1948–1962), Faith Quabius (m. 1977–1980), Kamala Devi (m. 1963–1972)

father: Alban Francis Connors

mother: Marcella

children: Jeff Connors, Kevin Connors, Mike Connors, Steve Connors

Born Country: United States

Actors American Men

Height: 6'6" (198 cm), 6'6" Males

Died on: November 10, 1992

place of death: Los Angeles, California, United States

Ancestry: Indian American, Irish American

Diseases & Disabilities: Pneumonia

Cause of Death: Lung Cancer

Notable Alumni: Adelphi University, Seton Hall University

City: Brooklyn, New York City

U.S. State: New Yorkers

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education: Adelphi University, Seton Hall University

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  What role did Chuck Connors play in the TV series "The Rifleman?"

  Chuck Connors played the lead role of Lucas McCain in the TV series "The Rifleman."

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  In which sport did Chuck Connors have a successful career before becoming an actor?

  Before becoming an actor, Chuck Connors had a successful career as a professional basketball player.
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  Did Chuck Connors serve in the military?

  Yes, Chuck Connors served in the United States Army during World War II.
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  What was the title of Chuck Connors' autobiography?

  Chuck Connors' autobiography was titled "The Man Behind the Rifle: A Biography of TV's Chuck Connors."
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  Did Chuck Connors appear in any Western films?

  Yes, Chuck Connors appeared in several Western films throughout his acting career.

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American CelebritiesNew Yorkers ActorsTall CelebritiesTall Male CelebritiesAries Actors Childhood & Early lifeKevin Joseph Aloysius Connors was born on April 10, 1921, in Brooklyn, New York to Alban Francis Connors and Marcella Connors. He grew up in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn. He had a sister, Gloria, who was younger to him by 2 years.He attended ‘Adelphi Academy’, a private school on an athletic scholarship and graduated in 1940.He went to ‘Seton Hall College’ in South Orange, New Jersey, on a baseball scholarship. He was the first baseman in Seton Hall College. He got his nickname ‘Chuck’ here as he was fond of saying “Chuck it to me”.Continue Reading Below