Dale Robertson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	July 14, 1923
Died	February 27, 2013 (age 89)
Birthplace	Harrah, Oklahoma, U.S.
Zodiac Sign	Cancer - (see also Dale Robertson's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Pig
Generation	Greatest Generation
Known For	Starring roles in Westerns such as 'Tales of Wells Fargo', 'The Iron Horse', and appearances in numerous Western films.

Intro

Dale Robertson was an American actor best known for starring in television and film Westerns from the 1950s to the 1980s, including the popular TV series 'Tales of Wells Fargo'.

Early Life & Background

Dale Robertson was born in Harrah, Oklahoma. He attended the Oklahoma Military Academy and was a professional boxer before his acting career. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he was wounded multiple times and awarded the Bronze and Silver Star medals.

Career Highlights

• Starred as Jim Hardie in the television series 'Tales of Wells Fargo' (1957–1962)
• Led the series 'The Iron Horse' (1966–1968)
• Appeared in Western feature films such as 'The Outcasts of Poker Flat' (1952) and 'The Silver Whip' (1953)
• Hosted and starred in anthology series 'Death Valley Days' (1968–1970)
• Recognized for a rugged, unpretentious screen persona and voice

Trivia

• He was often cast as a cowboy due to his authentic background and appearance.
• Robertson had his handprints set in concrete at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
• He refused to bleach his brown hair blond for movie roles, insisting on keeping his natural look.

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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dale_Robertson
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0731799/