Pernell Roberts
Known for
Episode after episode, Pernell Roberts has become a familiar American actor, a regular presence in series casting. 'Ride Lonesome' counts among the other credits. At 50 credits the list is a long one. 202 episodes in 'Bonanza' amount to years of weekly presence.
Pernell Roberts
8 Movies
42 Series
Episode after episode, Pernell Roberts has become a familiar American actor, a regular presence in series casting. 'Ride Lonesome' counts among the other credits. At 50 credits the list is a long one. 202 episodes in 'Bonanza' amount to years of weekly presence.
TV Shows
Plays Adam Cartwright
Bonanza
1959
Plays "Trapper" John McIntyre
Trapper John, M.D.
1979
Plays General Asher
Centennial
1978
Plays Colonel Elbert Braithwaite
Captains and the Kings
1976
Plays Hassan
Matinee Theater
1955
Plays Captain Speedy
Around the World in 80 Days
1989
Plays Brian Mallory
The Love Boat
1977
Plays Lon Phillips
Hawaii Five-O
1968
Plays Sheriff Connelly
Quincy, M.E.
1976
Plays Dr. Elliott Valin
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
Plays President Beyron Rurich
Mission: Impossible
1966
Plays Anthony Cassala
The Immigrants
1978
Plays Joey Celeste
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
1966
Plays Billy Joe
The Odd Couple
1970
Plays Roger
Marcus Welby, M.D.
1969
Plays Senator Griffith
Hawkins
1973
Plays Detective Superintendant Molly
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
1977
Plays Clint Hollister
Man from Atlantis
1977
Plays Nat Pilcher
Gunsmoke
1955
Plays Phil
General Electric Theater
1953
Plays Barnes
Switch
1975
Plays Jim Boyer Sr.
The Virginian
1962
Plays Sgt. Vaill
One Step Beyond
1959
Plays Madigan
The Big Valley
1965
Plays Salt River Smith
Sugarfoot
1957
Plays Jet Mason
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
1956
Plays Fent Harley
Lawman
1958
Plays Maury Travis
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
Plays Mark Wharton
The Six Million Dollar Man
1974
Plays Hank
The Name of the Game
1968
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Full Filmography
Diagnosis: Murder
Dr. Elliott Valin · 2 episodes
1994–1997
TV
Around the World in 80 Days
Captain Speedy · 3 episodes
1989–
TV
The Night Train to Kathmandu
Prof. Harry Hadley-Smithe
1988
Film
The Love Boat
Brian Mallory · 2 episodes
1980
TV
Trapper John, M.D.
"Trapper" John McIntyre · 151 episodes
1979–
TV
Quincy, M.E.
Sheriff Connelly · 2 episodes
1977–1978
TV
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
Detective Superintendant Molly · 1 episode
1978
TV
The Immigrants
Anthony Cassala · 2 episodes
1978–
TV
Centennial
General Asher · 12 episodes
1978–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pernell Roberts still alive?
Pernell Roberts passed away on January 24, 2010 at age 81.
What are the most famous roles of Pernell Roberts?
Pernell Roberts is best known for roles in Ride Lonesome, The Sheepman, The Deadly Tower.
How many movies has Pernell Roberts been in?
Over a 52-year career (since 1958), Pernell Roberts has appeared in 8 movies and 42 TV shows.
What was Pernell Roberts's first movie?
The career of Pernell Roberts began with Desire Under the Elms (1958).
What is Pernell Roberts's most recent movie or series?
Pernell Roberts's most recent release is Diagnosis: Murder, which premiered on October 29, 1993.
What TV shows has Pernell Roberts appeared in?
On television, Pernell Roberts has appeared in Bonanza, The Six Million Dollar Man, Mission: Impossible, The Love Boat.
Pernell Roberts
1928-05-18 · Waycross, Georgia, U.S.
Pernell Elvin Roberts, Jr. (May 18, 1928 – January 24, 2010) was an American stage, movie and television actor as well as singer. In addition to guest starring in over 60 television series, he was widely known for his roles as Ben Cartwright's eldest son, Adam Cartwright, on the western series Bonanza, a role he played from 1959 to 1965 — and as chief surgeon Dr. John McIntyre, the title character on Trapper John, M.D. (1979–1986).
He was also widely known for his life-long activism, which included participation in the Selma to Montgomery marches in 1965 and pressuring NBC to refrain from hiring whites to portray minority characters.Pernell Roberts, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.