Robert Horton (actor)

Who they were

Personal life Horton was married to Mary Jobe from 1946 until 1950, and to Barbara Ruick from 1953 until 1956; both marriages ended in divorce. [ 1 ] In 1960, he married Marilynn Bradley, and they remained married until his death in 2016. [ 2 ] Following his 85th birthday in 2009, Horton announced, through his publicist, that he no longer would be making any personal appearances because he had tired of traveling. [ 3 ] Horton was a licensed pilot and aircraft owner. [ 4 ]

Mead Howard "Robert" Horton Jr. was an American actor and singer. He is known for playing Flint McCullough in Wagon Train (1957–1962).

Early life

Educated at: University of California, Los Angeles and Los Angeles High School.

Early life One of two sons, Mead Howard Horton Jr. was born on July 29, 1924, in Los Angeles. His parents were Mead Howard Horton Sr. and Chelta McMurrin. [ 1 ] Horton said that he never felt he fitted into his proper Latter-day Saint household because at times he was rather impetuous. [ 2 ] He survived several surgeries in childhood, including hernia repair and treatment for an enlarged kidney. Horton attended the California Military Institute in Perris , where he played football. [ 3 ]

Path and career

Career Horton's experience on stage included work with the American Theatre Wing in New York City, where he was the "resident leading man". [ 1 ] Horton had a test option with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and tested for The Naked Spur in February 1952. Following the try-out, MGM signed him to a long-term contract, but loaned him out the following day to 20th Century Fox to appear in Pony Soldier (1952). [ 2 ] [ 1 ] [ 3 ]

Why this date

Robert Horton (actor) appears on our March 9 calendar for 2016 as a death entry.