Eric Fleming

Birth Name:

Edward Heddy

Birth Place:

Santa Paula, California, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer

Appeared on stage in Chicago before being a part of a number of Broadway plays
Was a Seabee in the US Navy during World War II, where he attained the rank of Master Carpenter
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
Appeared in two episodes of "Bonanza" which would air after his death
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․"
Wrote two of the "Rawhide" episodes while acting on the show

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