Clint Walker
Yesterday, I happened to catch the beginning of one of my favorite war movies – The Dirty Dozen. One of the prisoners, Posey, stands out because of his soft spoken nature and the fact that he is six foot six inches tall and very muscular. The character Posey, was played by Clint Walker.
Norman Eugene “Clint” Walker was born on May 30, 1927 in Hartford, Illinois and has a twin sister. He is one-quarter Cherokee Indian. He had many jobs at a young age including working in a factory and on a river boat. At 17 he joined the Merchant Marines during World War II. After the war, he worked odd jobs in Texas, Las Vegas and California. In California, several actors encouraged him to get into the movie business because of his good looks and stature. He was hired by Cecil B. DeMille to play a guard in The Ten Commandments. Warner Brothers then hired him as the lead in the television series Cheyenne. The series lasted for eight seasons.
After the series, Walker appeared in a number of movies, including The Dirty Dozen. In the 1970s he appeared in a number of western television shows and in 1998 he was the voice of Nick Nitro in the film Small Soldiers.
In 1974, Walker had a freak skiing accident and was pierced in the heart by a ski pole. He eventually recovered.
He has been married three time. First to Verna Garver in 1948, they divorced in 1968 and had one daughter. Then to Giselle Hennessy who is married in 1974. She passed away in 1994. He is currently married to Susan Cavallari.
Just re-watched “The Dirty Dozen” and I reviewed it on my blog. What a great film!
http://fastfilmreviews.wordpress.com/2010/04/10/the-dirty-dozen/
A mans man. From iron worker Las Vegas
i recently have been priveleged to again watch the Cheyenne series. I did so as a child, but did not appreciate the beauty of this man until now. there is something special about him. you can see it even though he’s acting, his true nature comes out. i have 2 grandsons ages 5 and 2 years old, and they love Cheyenne. that’s all they talk about. how about that? out of the mouths of babes.
Clint just attended the Memphis Film Festival. At 83 he still looks pretty good. We were heading back to our room one night and there was Clint, standing by the stairs surrounded by 20 or 30 adoring fans, sharing his time and some wonderful stories. I got the chance to talk to him the next day for a few minutes and it was like a dream come true. He is very religious and nicer than you can imagine. He signed a photo “your friend, Clint Walker” and I was practically on the verge of tears for two days. He was my hero when Cheyenne went on the air in 1955 (I was 5) and he remains so even more today.
Wow – loved reading your page and comments. I first heard of Clint through my mum’s numerous mentions of him whilst I was growing up. Never saw who she was talking about so years later as an adult I finally google him for pictures out of sheer curiosity.
I see my taste in men is not that different from my mum’s! He’s gorgeously …male (you can almost smell the testosterone in the pic)
I’m now off to YouTube search for video!
best wishes
K
The Best looking man who ever lived, and a real gentlemen. I’ve loved him since I was 9 years old, and I am now 63. I often imagined that someday I would meet and marry him. I know that will never be, but it never hurts to dream!!
His wife is a very lucky woman.
My sister meet him and his wife at her yard sale about 25 years ago.
She said they were both very nice and he even took a picture with her.
I was jealous !
i think clint walker is the best looking man in the world .i have never had the chance to meet him .i know he is a perfect gentleman that ever was .i agree with his morals. i am 69 years old.i have the same morals as clint does.i know susan is the luckesr lady in the world to have clint walker for a husband.god bless them both.
thank you so very much for giving me this opportunity to be able to write this again thank you gwen jones
I grew up watching all of the old Warner Bros westerns. I loved Cheyenne. My Dad, my brother, and me. It was great. I watch it now every night on the Western channel. Clint Walker was a class act then, and I understand that he still is today. Wish that I could have met him.
I emailed him once and told him about the rumour that he had died when I was a kid in Belfast. He took the time to email me back.(nice guy)
It is good to see women still appreciate decent guys, men that stood for principle had character, toughness and charm. Todays guys are boys who play video games, can’t spell the word ‘chores’ let alone know what it means, guys who cry at Oprah, guys who sit in the audience of ‘The View and Ellen. I am lucky to have witnessed through better standards of television and movies, the likeness of Clint Walker to Clint Eastwood.
Today we have ‘Morty the accountant’ and some confused patsies acting as guys; uh boy, what will the young lads of tomorrow yield. Check of ‘Chato’s Land’, Once Upon a Time in the West….
I am 55 and when i was young my mom loved you.I have also enjoyed your movies.You are a true gentleman and i can see why any woman would be attricted by your good looks and calm personality.A true ace in a deck of spades.I hope you and your family peace and harmony for always A FRIEND AND DONT EVEN KNOW YOU
I am 71 and currently watching the Cheyenne series on TV for the first time. I was busy at my first job in 1955, married in ‘56, family started in ‘57, so was totally unaware of this gorgeous man until my husband asked if I wanted to watch the reruns. I love his mannerisms, his lopey walk, his witty remarks, his kindness and gentleness, and that smile. He can be as sweet or as tough as needed. I also like how he doesn’t always win a fight, despite his size, showing his vulnerable side. He is the best cowboy ever. I agree with others what a fortunate woman his wife is. I feel she must deserve him. Does anyone know anything about his daughter? Is he a grandfather? He does look like he aged well – what a perfect man!
I am very much interested in what Clint is doing now, I have watched all of his movies since he started making them. He seems like a wonderful guy and well loved by his fans and it would be great to hear from him if he had the time to email me back. I am from El Paso, Texas and am 62 yrs young, also am a big western movie fan (they just did not make enough with you in them!).
The one fan who said he looked good for his age certainly correct…..you can tell he has taken good care of himself. God Bless, Ramon Villicana, Fairfield, California
I am close to 70 and remember well the Cheyenne series as well as others Clint played in. It is such a treat to see those reruns now. Watched one this evening. Clint was always one to be admired
for his calm demeanor and understanding ways. Thanks for giving
us a better way of looking at life. The movies of today leave so much to be desired. Most are very empty.
na década de 60, quando criança, o seriado chayenne era o meu preferido, achava o protagonista muito bonito! como criança, não estava ligada ao nome do protagonista. cresci sempre lembrando do cara bonito do seriado! Hoje, simplesmente, pesquisando via internet, coloquei o nome do seriado e me deparo com fotografias q ao meu ver pertencem a um dos homens mais bonitos q ja vi em toda mihha vida.
I have loved Clint walker since I was a young girl and I am now 67 and I’d love to meet him it would be a wish come true!!!!!!!
I look at “The Cheyenne Show” every other evening. They use to come on doing the evening but they changed to the morning, so I have my wife to record them on the DVR so I could watch them when I come home from work. I have always been and always will be a Clint Walker fan. The guy is so humble in everything he does, it’s like he could have been a preacher. Thanks for all your shows. There aren’t many people like you around anymore. Again, thanks and God bless you and your family.
I was born in 1954 so I didn’t get to see many Cheyenne shows. I do remember him as being absolutely gorgeous so when Cheyenne reruns came on, I started DVR’ing them. I got on his website and ordered a picture of him. Since he and his wife run his website, I emailed and asked them if they were ever coming to my neck of the woods, (WA state) and they kindly answered telling me of a possible show in Reno, NV. I was and am blown away by their kindness and accessability to fans. What a great man. Got my autographed pic of him in the mail today and it will be prominently displayed in my library! Thanks Clint.
As a young boy in the late 50’s, we lived in a foster home. I really do remember the westerns of those days. Shows like Cheyenne taught us many of lifes lessons. I have always lived by what was learned then. I read recently that they were phased out because of the violence, or at least toned down. My brother Bill and I were always fond of your shows. If you could be so kind, a picture of you on a horse would be terrific. If not, thanks for all you did for us, even though we never met. The true power of TV was what we learned from you. Take Care, Joe
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE &RESPECT CLINT WALKER. THERE IS NOONE ELSE LIKE HIM, I WATCH CHEYENNE EVERY DAY. GOD BLESS HIM & HIS WIFE. PHYLLIS J SPENCER
Gunsmoke-The Rifleman-Cheyenne-Lawman, Were programs that demonstrated individual efforts of righteousness that in being of a selfless nature, provided the greatest degree of satisfaction, honesty, integrity, and loyalty to what is true and has the best outcome for everyone.
I used to watch Cheyenne a few times as a kid/adolescent growing up. I remember thinking then how big and calm he was as a cowboy. I now watch the series on Encore Westerns. He is what all other bloggers are saying..a man’s man. His acting and calming way that he speaks is so refreshing. A true gentleman..and if i was a woman, i can see how they would have been crazy about him. I’d have to say it is one the best Western series, right up there with Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Wagon Train, and i would include Little House on the Prairie as a family Western.
your STILL the man Clint !!
Dear Clint: Trying to locte a mutual friend for last two years. Clifton Aristotle Norgaard. (AKA Oklahoma) Does not answer to arclif@aristotle.net. I recall his mentioning his friendship with you and my time & health leads me to ask for your assistence in trying to locate him.
Richard R. Riley rrriley9333@msn.com
I had the pleasure of meeting Clint Walker in 2010. I was a massive fan of his and couldn’t wait to meet him; however, I made him very angry. He was not a happy camper with me. We were at the Memphis Film Festival and from then on, I was known as the lady who made Clint Walker angry. I e-mailed a girl that I had met at the festival and she said she couldn’t quite place me. I told her that I was the one who made Clint Walker angry. She e-mailed me back and said, “oh, I remember you now. I stayed clear of him the rest of the film festival. Sadly, I am no longer his. Oh well. . . Sigh.
Barbara