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Pernell Roberts Biography

Birth Name:Pernell Elven Roberts

Birth Place:Waycross, Georgia, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

In 1981, he was nominated for the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Won the a 1969 Bambi Award for his work on "Bonanza․"
Attended Georgia Tech University and the University of Maryland
Started performing in USO shows while still in high school
Is best known for his portrayal of various characters in Westerns
In 1962, he released the solo album "Come All Ye Fair and Tender Ladies․"
While serving in the military, he performed with the Marine Corps Band