Clint Walker Biography: Age, Movies, Net Worth, Instagram, Parents, Daughter, Wife, Death, Awards, TV Shows

Clint Walker was an American actor, best known for his iconic role as Cheyenne Bodie in the ABC television series Cheyenne, which aired from 1955 to 1963.

Born Norman Eugene Walker on May 30, 1927, in Hartford, Illinois, Walker‘s career spanned over four decades, with notable roles in films like The Ten Commandments and The Dirty Dozen.

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• Full name: Norman Eugene Walker
• Date of birth: May 30, 1927
• Age: Deceased
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Hartford, Illinois, U.S.
• State of origin: Illinois
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor
• Height: 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m)
• Parents: Paul Arnold Walker (father), Gladys Huldah Schwanda (mother)
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Verna Garver (married 1945-1968), Giselle Hennessy (married 1974-2018)
• Children: Valerie Walker (daughter)
• Relationship status: Married at the time of death
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Czech, American
• Net worth: $5,000,000

Early Life and Education

Clint Walker was born on May 30, 1927, in Hartford, Illinois, to Paul Arnold Walker and Gladys Huldah Schwanda. Growing up during the Depression, Walker had to work from a young age, taking on jobs such as a riverboat worker and a golf caddy.

He left high school at 16 and joined the U.S. Merchant Marines at 17. After serving, Walker worked in various roles, including as a security officer at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, where he met several Hollywood figures who encouraged him to pursue acting.

Personal Life

Clint Walker was married twice: first to Verna Garver from 1945 until their divorce in 1968, and then to Giselle Hennessy from 1974 until his death in 2018. He had one daughter, Valerie Walker. Walker‘s personal life was marked by his dedication to his family and his passion for his craft.

Walker was known for his deep baritone singing voice, which was occasionally featured in his acting roles. He also released an album of traditional songs and ballads during his time on Cheyenne.

Career

Walker‘s acting career began with small roles, including a part in The Ten Commandments in 1956. His breakthrough came with the lead role of Cheyenne Bodie in the ABC series Cheyenne, which aired from 1955 to 1963.

The show’s success led to numerous film roles, including Fort Dobbs (1958), Yellowstone Kelly (1959), and The Dirty Dozen (1967).

In the 1970s, Walker appeared in several TV movies, including Yuma (1971) and The Bounty Man (1972). He reprised his role as Cheyenne Bodie in the 1991 TV movie The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw and made a guest appearance on Kung Fu: The Legend Continues in 1995.

Awards

• Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
• Three wins for his contributions to television and film

Net Worth

Clint Walker‘s net worth at the time of his death was around $5,000,000, his successful career in television and film likely contributed significantly to his financial stability.

Death

Clint Walker passed away on May 21, 2018, at the age of 90, due to congestive heart failure in Grass Valley, California.

Social Media

• N/A

Filmography

• Jungle Gents
• The Ten Commandments
• Fort Dobbs
• Yellowstone Kelly
• Gold of the Seven Saints
• None But the Brave
• The Dirty Dozen
• Yuma
• The Bounty Man
• The Night of the Grizzly
• Baker’s Hawk
• Scream of the Wolf
• Small Soldiers
• The White Buffalo
• More Dead Than Alive
• Sam Whiskey
• Cheyenne
• Kodiak
• The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw
• Kung Fu: The Legend Continues

Discography

• Clint Walker Sings
• Inspired at Home

Books

• Yaqui Gold (co-authored with Kirby Jonas)