Hugh O'Brian

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Characters played by Hugh O'Brian

Jack Pulford — The Shootist (1976)

A faro dealer at the Metropole saloon and a deadly crack shot, Pulford is selected by Books as one of the opponents for his planned birthday showdown. After Gillom delivers the invitation, Pulford tries to kill Books at the saloon but is shot and killed by him.

American Horse — White Feather (1955)

A Cheyenne warrior and Appearing Day's fiancé. He pursues Tanner out of jealousy, initiates a declaration of war by throwing a white feather, but is ultimately executed by Chief Broken Hand for breaking the treaty.

Smitty — Fireman Save My Child (1954)

A fireman at Firehouse 12 and Smokey's friend, Smitty arrives with him at the fire in Smokey's house and hires him in exchange for a share of the extinguisher's profits. He works with Smokey and McGinty to chase the hoodlums and put out the resulting fire, though he is frustrated when Smokey gives the invention to the city for free.

Lewis — Killer Force (1976)

Lewis is the central contact in the planned robbery of the desert mining complex. The mine administrator arranges for Bradley to encounter him, intending to implicate Bradley in the theft. Lewis is preparing to penetrate the mine with a group of mercenaries and a local accomplice, but Bradley is ultimately revealed as the operation's real organizer.

Harry Chamberlain — Rocketship X-M (1950)

The ship's navigator who is severely injured by a thrown rock during the Martian attack. He survives the encounter, returns to the ship unconscious, and remains one of the three survivors.

Red Buck — The Cimarron Kid (1952)

Red Buck is a member of the outlaw gang involved in the Coffeyville robbery. After the failed operation and the deaths of other gang members, Red Buck argues for returning to Coffeyville to rob the banks again, but Bill Doolin and the others reject his proposal.

Lt. Robert Harley — The Battle at Apache Pass (1952)

Young lieutenant navigating the complexities of Apache relations and military duty.

Gen. Nelson Miles — Gunsmoke: The Last Apache (1990)

High-ranking military officer, oversees operations related to Geronimo's surrender.

Hugh Lombard — Ten Little Indians (1965)

An engineer and one of the ten invited guests. He forms a romantic alliance with Ann Clyde to investigate the murders and identify the killer. Later reveals his true identity as Charles Morley, who took his late friend's invitation to uncover the circumstances of the friend's suicide. He survives the ordeal alongside Ann.

Sheriff Wade Addams — The Brass Legend (1956)

Wade is the sheriff of Apache Bend and Linda Gipson's boyfriend. He arrests the wanted outlaw Tris Hatten after Clay reports seeing him, then faces town suspicion over the reward. Wade is actually trying to protect Clay; he shoots two members of the Barlow gang and ultimately apprehends Hatten after Hatten shoots the reporter.

First Officer Ray Winsley — Come Fly with Me (1963)

A Polar-Atlantic first officer and Carol's romantic interest. His former girlfriend Katie disrupts a dinner invitation, and his romantic misadventures lead to a demotion to backwater air charters. After he is reinstated, he comforts a child traveling alone by taking him to the cockpit; Carol is moved by his kindness and encourages passengers to praise him to the airline's president.

Hank Walker — Love Has Many Faces (1965)

An American beach boy working as a gigolo who blackmails vacationing middle-aged American women. He is interviewed by the police as one of the primary suspects in the murder investigation.

Career Overview

Hugh O'Brian has 84 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Kenny Rogers Legend Of The Gambler Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Game of Death, Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
84
Birth Date
1925-04-19 00:00:00
Birth Place
Rochester, New York, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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