Ron Hagerthy

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Ron Hagerthy
Hagerthy at right with Kirby Grant and Gloria Winters in Sky King.
Born (1932-03-09) March 9, 1932 (age 92)
OccupationActor
SpousePatti Taylor

Ronald F. Hagerthy (born March 9, 1932)[1] is an American actor on television and in films.

Early years

Hagerthy was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota, but moved to Glendale, California, before he started school. He attended Glendale City College[2] and once worked as an ambulance driver.[3] His acting career was interrupted by two years' service in the Army.[4]

Career

On television, in the 1950s, Hagerthy portrayed Clipper King (nephew of the title character) in the modern Western series, Sky King.[5] He also appeared on Matinee Theater,[4] Bonanza, Gunsmoke (as “Blackie” in S1E38’s “Unknown Grave” - 1956), Navy Log, and Tales of Wells Fargo.[3]

On film, Hagerthy portrayed Dick Cvetic in I Was a Communist for the FBI (1951)[2] and Cpl. Rich Williams in Starlift (1951).[6] He also appeared in Make Haste to Live,[7] Eighteen and Anxious,[3] Charge at Feather River, City That Never Sleeps, and Force of Arms.[4]

Personal life

Hagerthy married Patti Taylor, who was his sweetheart from his school days.[2]

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