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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul%20Brinegar
Frequently asked questions
When was Paul Brinegar born?
December 19, 1917 – March 27, 1995.
Where is Paul Brinegar from?
Paul Brinegar is from Tucumcari, New Mexico, United States.
What does Paul Brinegar do?
Paul Brinegar works as television actor, film actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.