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Paul Brinegar was a television actor and film actor. Paul Brinegar was born on December 19, 1917 in Tucumcari, New Mexico, United States. Death is recorded on March 27, 1995, at the age of 77.
My Take
Paul Brinegar is exactly the sort of character actor I love to champion. Best remembered as the cantankerous cook Wishbone on Rawhide, he anchored three classic Western series alongside Wyatt Earp and Lancer. Leading men get the posters, but it is players like Brinegar who give a show its texture and warmth. There is real skill in being unforgettable in a supporting frame, in making a grumbling trail cook feel like the soul of a story. The New Mexico native worked steadily until his death in 1995, and that durability speaks volumes. I would rather watch a great character actor than a dull star any day.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Paul Brinegar
- Name (Japanese)
- ポール・ブラインガー
- Reading
- ぽーる・ぶらいんがー
- Born
- December 19, 1917 – March 27, 1995
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Snake
- Origin
- Tucumcari, New Mexico, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul%20Brinegar
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q386389
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Paul Brinegar born?
Born December 19, 1917.
When did Paul Brinegar die?
Died March 27, 1995, aged 77.
Where was Paul Brinegar from?
Paul Brinegar was from Tucumcari, New Mexico, United States.
What did Paul Brinegar do?
Paul Brinegar worked as television actor, film actor, actor.
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