Roger Ewing
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Born | Roger Lawrence Ewing[1] January 12, 1942 Los Angeles, California |
Occupation(s) | Film and television actor |
Years active | 1964–1972 |
Roger Lawrence Ewing (born January 12, 1942)[1] is an American film and television actor.[2][3] He is perhaps best known for playing Clayton Thaddeus Greenwood in the American western television series Gunsmoke.[4]
Early life
Ewing was born in Los Angeles, California in 1942.[1]
Career
Ewing began his career in 1964, appearing in the film Ensign Pulver,[4] playing Jackson. He also guest-starred in television programs including Rawhide, The Farmer's Daughter, Bewitched, The Eleventh Hour and Room 222.[4] In 1965, Ewing guest-starred in the western television series Gunsmoke, first appearing in the episode "Song for Dying".[4]
Ewing's performance in Gunsmoke impressed the
Ewing's first appearance as Greenwood was in the episode "Clayton Thaddeus Greenwood". He portrayed the son of a
Personal life
After retiring from acting, Ewing became a photographer, for which he had a passion.[4] Ewing resided in Morro Bay, California.[1]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1964 | Ensign Pulver | Jackson | Uncredited |
1965 | None but the Brave | Pvt. Swensholm | |
1969 | Smith! | Donald Maxwell | |
1972 | Play It as It Lays | Nelson |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1964 | Bewitched | Marvin Grogan (Monster) | Episode: "The Girl Reporter" |
1964 | The Baileys of Balboa | Norman | Episode: "Look Who's a Sailor" |
1964 | The Bing Crosby Show | Eddie Fox | 2 episodes |
1965 | Rawhide | Billy Wallace | Episode: "The Calf Women" |
1965–1967 | Gunsmoke | Various roles | 65 episodes |
1967 | The Mothers-in-Law | Carter Case | Episode: "Divorce: Mother-in-Law Style" |
1970 | Death Valley Days | Frank Harris | Episode: "Pioneer Pluck" |
References
- ^ ISBN 9781476628561 – via Google Books.
- ^ ISBN 9781593937331 – via Google Books.
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- ISBN 9780345429230 – via Google Books.
External links
- Roger Ewing at IMDb
- Roger Ewing at the TCM Movie Database
- Roger Ewing at AllMovie
- Rotten Tomatoes profile