Ron Hagerthy
Ronald F. Hagerthy is an American actor on television and in films.
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Hagerthy at right with Kirby Grant and Gloria Winters in Sky King. | |
Born | |
Occupation | Actor |
Spouse(s) | Patti Taylor |
Early years
Hagerthy was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota, but moved to Glendale, California, before he started school. He attended Glendale City College[1] and once worked as an ambulance driver.[2] His acting career was interrupted by two years' service in the Army.[3]
Career
On television, in the 1950s, Hagerthy portrayed Clipper King (nephew of the title character) in the modern Western series, Sky King.[4] He also appeared on Matinee Theater,[3] Gunsmoke, Navy Log, and Tales of Wells Fargo.[2]
On film, Hagerthy portrayed Dick Cvetic in I Was a Communist for the FBI (1951)[1] and Cpl. Rich Williams in Starlift (1951).[5] He also appeared in Make Haste to Live,[6] Eighteen and Anxious,[2] Charge at Feather River, The City That Never Sleeps, and Force of Arms.[3]
Personal life
Hagerthy married Patti Taylor, who was his sweetheart from his school days.[1]
References
- Adams, Marjory (May 7, 1953). "Movie Question Box". The Boston Globe. p. 10. Retrieved January 19, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- Varner, Fields (November 17, 1957). "Two Hollywood Newcomers Visit Montgomery To Boos New Movie, Appear At Local Theatre". The Montgomery Advertiser. Alabama, Montgomery. p. 6. Retrieved January 19, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Five Young Stars Due In Austin". The Austin American. Texas, Austin. November 10, 1957. p. 27. Retrieved January 19, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- McNeil, Alex (1996). Total Television (4th ed.). New York, New York: Penguin Books USA, Inc. p. 763. ISBN 0-14-02-4916-8.
- Crowther, Bosley. "The Screen in Review: 'Starlift' Provides Warners With Opportunity to Parade Its Stable of Stars". The New York Times. p. 11. Retrieved January 19, 2021 – via ProQuest.
- "Tourist Mecca Locale of Film". The Los Angeles Times. April 28, 1954. p. 63. Retrieved January 19, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.