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Doug McClure

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Actor

The Resume

    (May 11, 1935-February 5, 1995)
    Born in Glendale, California
    American actor primarily know for his appearances in TV and big screen westerns, especially his starring role in TV's 'The Virginian'
    Movies include 'Shenandoah,' 'Beau Geste,' 'The King's Pirate,' 'Tapeheads,' and 'Prime Suspect'
    TV appearances include 'Matlock,' 'Evening Shade,' 'Crazy Like a Fox,' 'CHiPS,' 'US Marshal,' 'The Gale Storm Show' and 'The Twilight Zone'
    Starred in TV series ''The Overland Trail,' 'Checkmate,' 'The Virginian,' 'Search' and 'Barbary Coast'
    Father of actress Tane McClure

Why he might be annoying:

    He smoked which lead to his death at the early age 59 of from lung cancer.
    He was married five times.
    Although he had a great career by almost anyone's standards, he was never able achieve what most people would called stardom.
    He never won or was even nominated for a major award for his acting.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He had a very youthful appearance and a great smile.
    He was well liked in the business and was regularly asked to make repeat appearances on TV series after making a first appearance due to his instant personal popularity among cast and crew.
    He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
    He starred in three films: 'At Earth's Core,' 'The Land that Time Forgot' and 'The People that Time Forgot,' based on books by Edgar Rice Burroughs.
    In addition to the Burroughs' films, he appeared in the science fiction films 'The House Where Evil Dwells,' 'Humanoids from the Deep,' 'Warlords of Atlantis,' Firebird 2015 AD' and 'The Devil's Triangle,' ensuring his eternal popularity among scifi/fantasy/horror fans.
    His early death was a terrible tragedy.
    His last marriage lasted over twenty years and only ended with his death.

Credit: tom_jeffords


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 30.77% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 8 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 31 Votes: 16.13% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 17 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 19 Votes: 36.84% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 20 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 108 Votes: 43.52% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 106 Votes: 49.06% Annoying