Eric Fleming Biography

Fast Facts

• Was a Seabee in the US Navy during World War II, where he attained the rank of Master Carpenter
• Appeared on stage in Chicago before being a part of a number of Broadway plays
• Quote: "(On his role in "Rawhide") "I figured nothing would come of it․ The first script was aimed at the guest stars and I was only one of eight regulars․ I was astounded to see the final version and find Clint Eastwood and I were the stars․""
• Is recognized for his role as Gil Favor on the "Rawhide" TV series
• Went through four facial surgeries to repair his face after a 200-pount steel block fell on it during his enlistment, which would create the face recognized on "Rawhide․"
• Appeared in two episodes of "Bonanza" which would air after his death
• Wrote two of the "Rawhide" episodes while acting on the show