Driis biography of rory calhoun

His father passed away when he was nine months old.

Rory Calhoun (born Francis Timothy Michael McCown, August 8, – April 28, ) was an American film and television actor who was known for starring in numerous Westerns in the s and s, and appeared in supporting roles in films such as How to Marry a Millionaire ().

His mother remarried, and he occasionally used his stepfather's surname, Durgin. At age 13, McCown's theft of a revolver led to his confinement in a juvenile detention center. He escaped but never disclosed the details. After robbing several jewelry stores, he stole a car and embarked on a cross-country crime spree. This resulted in a three-year sentence at a reformatory in Springfield, Missouri.

A RUGGEDLY handsome actor with black hair and piercing blue eyes, Rory Calhoun was a teenage favourite and a veteran of countless low-budget westerns whose modest film career Missing: driis.

McCown was later transferred to San Quentin Prison on additional charges. Ladd's wife, an agent, arranged for him to play a small role in the comedy "The Bullfighters" under the name Frank McCown. Willson polished Calhoun's image and demeanor. In , Willson revealed Calhoun's prison years. Surprisingly, this information enhanced his "bad boy" image and contributed to his masculinity.

Calhoun's towering height of 6'3" and athletic physique added to his appeal. Calhoun's first public appearance was at the premiere of "Spellbound" , where he escorted Lana Turner. Calhoun's career flourished in westerns, musicals, romantic comedies, and crime dramas. In , Calhoun made his television debut. He gained prominence in the popular western series "The Texan" His filmography includes over roles, with the last ones filmed in