Paul Fix

Acting

Paul Fix

Paul Fix is best known for Star Trek, The Twilight Zone, Bonanza and The Six Million Dollar Man. Paul Fix was born on March 13, 1901. Paul Fix died on October 14, 1983 at the age of 82.

Born
March 13, 1901
Place of birth
Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA
Died
October 14, 1983 (82 years old)

Biography

Paul Fix (March 13, 1901, Dobbs Ferry, New York – October 14, 1983, Los Angeles, California) was an American film and television character actor, best known for his work in westerns. Fix appeared in more than a hundred movies and dozens of television shows over a 56-year career spanning from 1925 to 1981. In the 1950s, Fix was best known for portraying Marshal Micah Torrance alongside Chuck Connors in The Rifleman.

Paul Fix died October 14, 1983, Los Angeles, California, of kidney failure. He was survived by his daughter Marilyn Carey and son-in-law Harry "Dobe" Carey, three grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Supposedly Fix taught John Wayne -- a lifelong friend -- his famous and distinctive "rolling walk" when Wayne was starting out in the business. He wanted something to set him apart, so Fix suggested the rolling gait that became his trademark.

Known for

Filmography

Frequently asked questions

What movies and shows has Paul Fix been in?

Paul Fix is best known for Star Trek, The Twilight Zone, Bonanza and The Six Million Dollar Man.

When was Paul Fix born?

Paul Fix was born on March 13, 1901. (Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA)

How old is Paul Fix?

Paul Fix died on October 14, 1983 at the age of 82.

Updated: October 29, 2026 ·

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