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Pernell Roberts was a stage actor, television actor and film actor, born on May 18, 1928 in Waycross, Georgia, United States. Death is recorded on January 24, 2010, at the age of 81. Pernell Roberts was educated at Waycross High School and University of Maryland. The listed height was 183 cm.
My Take
Roberts is my kind of actor: a man who walked away from a hit on principle. After making his name as Adam Cartwright on Bonanza, he left the show rather than compromise, then returned to lead Trapper John, M.D. years later. That blend of stubborn integrity and staying power is rare in any era. A Georgia-born stage, screen and singing talent who was also an activist, he carried himself with a backbone you can feel through the screen. He died in 2010, but the example of an artist who refused to coast is exactly the sort of career I admire most.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Pernell Roberts
- Name (Japanese)
- パーネル・ロバーツ
- Reading
- ぱーねる・ろばーつ
- Born
- May 18, 1928 – January 24, 2010
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dragon
- Origin
- Waycross, Georgia, United States
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / television actor / film actor / singer
2. Background
- High school
- Waycross High School
- University
- University of Maryland
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pernell%20Roberts
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q495306
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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 Pernell Roberts born?
Born May 18, 1928.
When did Pernell Roberts die?
Died January 24, 2010, aged 81.
Where was Pernell Roberts from?
Pernell Roberts was from Waycross, Georgia, United States.
What did Pernell Roberts do?
Pernell Roberts worked as actor, stage actor, television actor, film actor, singer.
How tall was Pernell Roberts?
Pernell Roberts was 183 cm.
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