Rod McGaughy
American film and television actor (1923–2011)
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Rodney Henry McGaughy (December 19, 1923 – October 10, 2011) was an American film and television actor.
December 19, 1923
Rod McGaughy | |
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McGaughy (center) with Doug McClure and Marilyn Wayne in The Virginian, 1965 | |
| Born | Rodney Henry McGaughy December 19, 1923 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | October 10, 2011 (aged 87) |
| Occupations | Film and television actor |
Life and career
McGaughy was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of Rubin McGaughy and Allie May, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.[1] He served in the armed forces during World War II.[2] He began his screen career in 1955, appearing in the syndicated western television series Annie Oakley. In 1958, he played an uncredited role of a townsman in an episode of the NBC western television series The Californians. During his screen career, he performed on rodeo,[3][4][5] and was a stuntman in the 1965 film The Great Race.[6]
Later in his career, McGaughy guest-starred in numerous television programs including Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Death Valley Days, The Untouchables, The Fugitive, The Waltons, Have Gun – Will Travel, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, The Deputy, Wanted Dead or Alive, Tombstone Territory and The Virginian.[7] He also appeared in numerous films such as Gunfight in Abilene, A Big Hand for the Little Lady, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance,[8] Support Your Local Gunfighter, Young Jesse James, Seven Ways from Sundown, Posse from Hell, Texas Across the River and Blazing Saddles.[9]
McGaughy retired from acting in 1982, last appearing in the NBC historical drama television series Little House on the Prairie.[10]
Death
McGaughy died on October 10, 2011, in Westlake Village, California, at the age of 87.[11][12]
