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Hoot Gibson Biography

Birth Name:Edmund Richard Gibson

Birth Place:Tekamah, Nebraska, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Writer, Stunts

Fast Facts

  • In 2007, he received the Leo Award for Best Musical Score in an Animation Program
  • Won the titile of All-Around Champion Cowboy at the 1912 Pendleton Round-Up
  • Got his big break when he was cast in the film "Pride of the Range․"
  • Got his start by entering various bucking broncos rodeo competitions
  • Would frequently work with director George Holt on various films
  • During World War I, he served in the United States Army
  • Spent some time working with the Robbins Brothers circus

Awards

  • 2006Leo-Best Musical Score in an Animation Program or Series: nominated
  • 2007Leo-Best Musical Score in an Animation Program or Series: winner