James Drury

For the Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War, see James Drury (soldier).

James Drury
James Drury in a publicity photo for The Virginian (1971)
Born
James Child Drury Jr.

(1934-04-18)April 18, 1934
New York City, U.S.
DiedApril 6, 2020(2020-04-06) (aged 85)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Alma materNew York University
UCLA
OccupationActor
Years active1955–2014
Spouses
  • Cristall Orton
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    (m. 1957; div. 1964)​
  • Phyllis Mitchell
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    (m. 1968; div. 1979)​
  • Carl Ann Head
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    (m. 1979; died 2019)​
Children2 sons (including Timothy Drury), a stepdaughter and 2 stepsons[1]

James Child Drury Jr. (April 18, 1934 – April 6, 2020) was an American actor. He is best known for having played the title role in the 90-minute weekly Western television series The Virginian, which was broadcast on NBC from 1962 to 1971.

  1. ^ "James Drury, Taciturn Star of 'The Virginian,' Dies at 85". The New York Times. April 6, 2020. Retrieved August 29, 2020.