Hugh O'Brian

Birth Name:

Hugh Charles Krampe

Birth Place:

Rochester, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

In 1991, he became a recipient of the Golden Boot Award
In 1992, he was inducted into the Western Performers Hall of Fame
Studied at the University of Cincinnati for one semester
Was discovered by actress and director Ida Lupino
Was best recognized by his work on the series "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp․"
Left college to serve in the U․S․ Marine Corps during World War II
Was the founder of the non-profit organization the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership

1954Golden Globe - Most Promising Newcomer - Male:Winner
1957Primetime Emmy - Best Continuing Performance by an Actor in a Dramatic Series:Nominated
1975TP de Oro - Best Foreign Actor (Mejor Actor Extranjero):Nominated

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