Tim McCoy

Tim McCoy
McCoy in 1934
Born
Timothy John Fitzgerald McCoy

(1891-04-10)April 10, 1891
DiedJanuary 29, 1978(1978-01-29) (aged 86)
Other namesCol. T.J. McCoy
Col. Tim McCoy
Colonel Tim McCoy
Occupations
  • Actor
  • showman
  • television host
Years active1925–1965
Spouse
(m. 1946; died 1973)
Children5
Tim McCoy ad in Motion Picture News, 1926

Timothy John Fitzgerald McCoy[citation needed] (April 10, 1891 – January 29, 1978) was an American actor, military officer, and expert on American Indian life. McCoy is most noted for his roles in B-grade Western films. As a popular cowboy film star, he had his picture on the front of a Wheaties cereal box.