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Doug McClure Biography (Best Known for His Role as ‘Cowboy’ in the TV Series ‘The Virginian’)

Birthday: May 11, 1935 (Taurus)

Born In: Glendale, California, United States

Advanced Search Douglas Osborne McClure was an American actor who rose to fame for his portrayal of Western characters. The most famous of his roles has been that of ‘Trampas,’ a cowboy from a popular ‘NBC’ Western show ‘The Virginian,’ which ran for 9 long years, from 1962 to 1971, making it the third-longest-running TV show. Cowboys, horses, and bronco busters were a huge part of McClure’s early life. Thus, it was natural for him to nonchalantly play these roles with a certain amount of expertise. Over the years, he worked in numerous movies and made recurring or guest appearances on TV shows. He was considered more popular on the small screen than in movies. His boyish looks and blue eyes seemed more charming in people’s living rooms than in the theaters. The character ‘Troy McClure’ in the widely popular animated TV show ‘The Simpsons’ was partly inspired by Doug McClure. McClure was a chain smoker and died of lung cancer at 59. Some of his most well-remembered works are ‘The Virginian,’ ‘The Enemy Below,’ ‘Shenandoah,’ and ‘Out of this World. Image Credit https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sebastian_Cabot_Doug_McClure_Carolyn_Craig_Checkmate_1962.JPG(CBS Television [Public domain]) Image Credit https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Doug_McClure_and_Jean_Hale_-_A_Matter_of_Destiny,_The_Virginian_-_Season_2_(1964).jpg(NBC Television [Public domain]) Previous Next

Birthday: May 11, 1935 (Taurus)

Born In: Glendale, California, United States

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Also Known As: Douglas Osborne McClure

Died At Age: 59

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Diane Furnberg (m. 1979), BarBara Luna (m. 1961 – div. 1963), Diane Soldani (m. 1970 – div. 1979), Faye Brash (m. 1957 – div. 1961), Helen Crane (m. 1965 – div. 1968)

father: Donald Reed McClure

mother: Clara Clapp

children: Tané McClure, Valerie McClure

Actors American Men

Height: 6'1" (185 cm), 6'1" Males

Died on: February 5, 1995

place of death: Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, United States

Ancestry: Indian American, Irish American, British American

Cause of Death: Lung Cancer

: Lung Cancer

U.S. State: California

City: Glendale, California

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education: University Of California, Los Angeles

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  How did Doug McClure die?

  Doug McClure passed away on February 5, 1995, due to lung cancer.
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  What was Doug McClure best known for?

  Doug McClure was best known for his work as an actor in various popular Western and science fiction television series.
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  Did Doug McClure have any children?

  Yes, Doug McClure had three children from his marriages: Tané McClure, Valerie McClure, and Justine McClure.
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  Which famous movie did Doug McClure star in?

  Doug McClure starred in the popular science fiction film "The Land That Time Forgot" in 1975.
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  Was Doug McClure a professional athlete before becoming an actor?

  No, Doug McClure was not a professional athlete before pursuing a career in acting.

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American CelebritiesCalifornia ActorsUniversity Of California, Los AngelesTall CelebritiesTall Male Celebrities Childhood & Early LifeMcClure was born on May 11, 1935, in Glendale, California, to an English mother, Clara Elsie, and an Irish–American father, Donald Reed McClure. Clara moved to America in 1915 and became a naturalized American citizen in 1918. She got married to Donald Reed in 1929. They had two sons, Doug McClure and his older brother, Donald Reed McClure Jr. Clara married Frank Clapp in 1971.He had a rustic childhood, learning how to rope and ride horses since age 8, a skill that helped him throughout his acting career.He played high-school football as a quarterback and studied acting at the ‘Santa Monica City College’ and the ‘University of California, Los Angeles.’ While in college, McClure earned modeling assignments and TV commercials.Continue Reading Below