John McIntire

A seasoned character actor seizes his moment in the spotlight when he steps into two iconic TV roles following the sudden deaths of their original stars, proving his talent can carry a series on its own.

Born

1907

Died

1991

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In short · Acted for seven decades — 84 credits.

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Biography

John Herrick McIntire was an American character actor known for his appearances in theatrical films and television series. He is particularly recognized for replacing Ward Bond as the star of NBC's *Wagon Train* in early 1961, following Bond's sudden death in November 1960. McIntire portrayed Christopher Hale, the leader of the wagon train, until the series ended in 1965. Later, he took over the role of ranch owner Clay Grainger on NBC's *The Virginian* after Charles Bickford's death in 1967, a role he played for four seasons.

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