Biography
Hugh O'Brian (born Hugh Charles Krampe) was a prominent American actor and humanitarian best known for starring as the legendary frontier lawman in the ABC Western television series The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp from 1955 to 1961 and the NBC action television series Search (1972–1973), as well as films, including the Agatha Christie adaptation Ten Little Indians (1965) and a notable supporting role in John Wayne's last film, The Shootist (1976). Known for his athletic, square-jawed build and quick-draw skills, he became one of television's definitive early Western heroes. Beyond acting, he left a massive global legacy as the founder of the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Foundation (HOBY), a nonprofit organization that has trained over 500,000 high school scholars in leadership and service.
Acted in 82
1990s
- 1994
Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone
Wyatt Earp
- 1991
- 1990
Gunsmoke: The Last Apache
Gen. Nelson Miles
1980s
- 1988
Doin' Time on Planet Earth
Richard Camalier
- 1986
- 1984
- 1982
1970s
- 1979
The Seekers
Andrew Piggot · 2 episodes
- 1978
Cruise Into Terror
Captain Andy
- 1977
Benny & Barney: Las Vegas Undercover
Jack Davis
- 1976
Killer Force
Lewis
- 1975
- 1972
Probe
Hugh Lockwood
- 1971
Harpy
Peter Clune
- 1970
Wild Women
Killian
Swing Out, Sweet Land
Thomas Jefferson
1960s
- 1969
Strategy of Terror
Matt Lacey
- 1968
The Movie Orgy
Wyatt Earp (archive footage)
- 1967
Dial M for Murder
Mark Halliday
Africa: Texas Style!
Jim Sinclair
- 1966
- 1965
Assassination in Rome
Dick Sherman
Love Has Many Faces
Hank Walker
- 1963
Come Fly with Me
First Officer Ray Winsley
- 1962
- 1961
Feathertop
Feathertop
1950s
- 1959
- 1958
The Fiend Who Walked the West
Daniel Slade Hardy
- 1957
Invitation to a Gunfighter
Matt Jeffers
- 1956
The Brass Legend
Sheriff Wade Addams
- 1955
The Twinkle In God's Eye
Marty Callahan
White Feather
American Horse
- 1954
Broken Lance
Mike Devereaux
Drums Across the River
Morgan
Moby Dick
Starbuck
Fireman Save My Child
Smitty
Saskatchewan
Carl Smith
- 1953
Back to God's Country
Frank Hudson
The Man from the Alamo
Lt. Lamar
General Electric Theater
Sam Sharp · 1 episode
Meet Me at the Fair
Chilton Corr
- 1952
The Lawless Breed
Ike Hanley
The Raiders
Hank Purvis
Son of Ali Baba
Hussein
Sally and Saint Anne
Danny O'Moyne
The Red Ball Express
Wilson
The Battle at Apache Pass
Lt. Robert Harley
- 1951
On the Loose
Dr. Phillips
Fighting Coast Guard
Tom Peterson
Buckaroo Sheriff of Texas
Ted Gately
- 1950
Beyond the Purple Hills
Jack Beaumont
Rocketship X-M
Harry Chamberlain
Never Fear
Len Randall
1940s
- 1949
- 1948
Kidnapped
Sailor (uncredited)
Appearances16
2000s
- 2003
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Self
- 2001
The Shootist: The Legend Lives On
Self (uncredited)
1980s
- 1984
James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate
Self - 'Lolita' premiere (uncredited)
1970s
- 1971
The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World
Self
1960s
- 1968
- 1962
- 1961
1950s
- 1959
- 1957
- 1952
- 1950
1940s
- 1948
