Clyde Howdy

Clyde Howdy
Born
Clyde Woodard Houdeshell[1]

(1921-05-31)May 31, 1921
Ohio, U.S.
DiedOctober 2, 1969(1969-10-02) (aged 48)
Occupation(s)Actor, stuntman
Years active1955–1969
SpouseKay Howdy[2]
Children3[2]

Clyde Woodard Houdeshell (May 31, 1921 – October 2, 1969)[2] was an American actor and stuntman.[3][4][5][6] He was known for playing the recurring role of assistant park ranger Hank Whitfield in CBS's television series Lassie.[1][2] He was also known for his appearances in the American western television series Cheyenne and as a double for actor Clint Walker.[1]

  1. ^ a b c Scott Freese, Gene (April 10, 2014). Hollywood Stunt Performers, 1910s-1970s: A Biographical Dictionary, 2d ed. McFarland. pp. 134–135. ISBN 9780786476435 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ a b c d "Clyde Houdeshell Dies". The Signal. Santa Clarita, California. October 8, 1969. p. 15. Retrieved July 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  3. ^ "Valley Men to Aid Bike Safety Day". Valley News. Van Nuys, California. April 27, 1961. p. 31. Retrieved July 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  4. ^ "Western Actor In Roundup Of Burglary Pair". Red Bluff Tehama County Daily News. Red Bluff, California. January 9, 1965. p. 1. Retrieved July 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  5. ^ Grant, Gordon (September 7, 1965). "Actor Portrays Hero Captures 2 Burglars". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. p. 107. Retrieved July 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  6. ^ Freese, Gene (October 5, 2017). Classic Movie Fight Scenes: 75 Years of Bare Knuckle Brawls, 1914-1989. McFarland. p. 137. ISBN 9781476669434 – via Google Books.