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Acting
King Donovan
King Donovan is best known for Bonanza, The Beverly Hillbillies, Night Gallery and The Big Valley. King Donovan was born on January 25, 1918. King Donovan died on June 30, 1987 at the age of 69.
- Born
- January 25, 1918
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- June 30, 1987 (69 years old)
Biography
King Donovan (25 January 1918 – 30 June 1987) was an American film, stage, and television actor, as well as a film and television director
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Known for
Filmography
- 1970Night GalleryHusband (segment "The Merciful")
- 1966That GirlDirector
- 1965The Big ValleyAmbrose
- 1965Please Don't Eat the Daisies
- 1964Profiles in CourageRev. Mr. May
- 1963Arrest and Trial
- 1962The Beverly HillbilliesJake Clampett
- 1961The DefendersLou Desmond
- 1960The Tall Man
- 1959RawhidePoke Tolliver
- 1959RiverboatPaddy Britt
- 1959BonanzaTwirly Boggs
- 1959Mr. LuckyWillie Conway
- 195877 Sunset Strip
- 1958Wanted: Dead or AliveSheridan Appleby
- 1958Bat MastersonShorty Keenan
- 1957Richard Diamond, Private DetectiveHamilton Chase
- 1957Maverick
- 1957Wagon TrainHenry Bennett
- 1957TrackdownDean Burke
- 1956The Adventures of Jim Bowie
- 1956Playhouse 90The Director
- 1956The Gale Storm Show
- 1955Navy Log
- 1955The Bob Cummings ShowHarvey Helm
- 1955FrontierJoe Thornton
- 1954December Bride
- 1954MedicSam Conners
- 1954The Whistler
- 1954Public Defender
- 1953Letter to LorettaDecorator
- 1952Four Star PlayhouseThin Man
- 1951Schlitz Playhouse of StarsHardy
- 1951The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
- 1951Racket Squad
- 1950Lux Video TheatreEddie Slate
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has King Donovan been in?
King Donovan is best known for Bonanza, The Beverly Hillbillies, Night Gallery and The Big Valley.
When was King Donovan born?
King Donovan was born on January 25, 1918. (New York City, New York, USA)
How old is King Donovan?
King Donovan died on June 30, 1987 at the age of 69.
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