Howard McNear

Birth Name:

Howard Terbell McNear

Birth Place:

Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Originated the role of Doc Charles Adams on CBS Radio's "Gunsmoke" in 1952 and would remain with the program for nine years, all while launching his film career in 1953
McNear studied at the Oatman School of Theater
After suffering a massive stroke while appearing on "The Andy Griffith Show" in the mid-60s, he would eventually die from complications stemming from the event in 1969 at only 63-years-old
Began a career in entertainment as a radio personality for the "Gunsmoke" program before eventually signing on to "The Andy Griffith Show" in the 1960s

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