Milburn Stone

Birth Name:

Milburn Stone

Birth Place:

Burrton, Kansas, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

He took over the role of Doc Adams on the western "Gunsmoke" after it was adapted to TV in 1955, staying on the series through all 20 seasons, garnering a Primetime Emmy, a Bronze Wrangler, and a Golden Globe nomination
Earned a spot in the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in 1981
Was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in addition to being inducted into the Western Performers Hall of Fame in 1981 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Attended Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan․, before pursuing a career in the entertainment industry
Began his screen career on a 1930s Monogram Pictures series "Tailspin Tommy" adventures
Believed to be encouraged by his famous uncle to leave home as a teenager to act for a touring repertory company
Performed as a vaudeville actor and singer before having a career as a screen actor

1967Bronze Wrangler - Fictional Television Drama:Winner
1968Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Drama:Winner
1972Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actor - Television:Nominated
1972Bronze Wrangler - Fictional Television Drama:Winner

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