Roger Ewing | |
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Born | Roger Lawrence Ewing
[1] January 12, 1942 Los Angeles, California |
Occupation(s) | Film and television actor |
Years active | 1964–1972 |
Roger Lawrence Ewing (born January 12, 1942) [1] is an American film and television actor. [2] [3] He is perhaps best known for playing Thad Greenwood in the American western television series Gunsmoke. [4]
Ewing was born in Los Angeles, California in 1942. [1]
Ewing's first screen appearance was in 1964, in the film Ensign Pulver. [4]
In 1965, Ewing guest-starred in the western television series Gunsmoke, appearing in the episode "Song for Dying". [4] Ewing's performance impressed the producers, who offered him the role of Clayton Thaddeus "Thad" Greenwood, and he joined the regular cast. [1] At the time, there was a contract dispute between star James Arness and CBS, and Ewing's character was created by CBS with a view to replacing Arness should they deem it necessary. By 1967 the disagreement had been resolved, and Ewing's character was written out of the show. [1] Ewing had been a Gunsmoke fan while in high school, where he had appeared in a parody of the show. [5] [6]
He also guest-starred in television programs including Rawhide, The Farmer's Daughter, Bewitched, The Eleventh Hour and Room 222. [4]
Ewing retired from acting in 1972, last appearing in the film Play It as It Lays, [4] and became a professional photographer. [1]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1964 | Ensign Pulver | Jackson | Uncredited |
1965 | None but the Brave | Pvt. Swensholm | |
1969 | Smith! | Donald Maxwell | |
1972 | Play It as It Lays | Nelson |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1964 | Bewitched | Marvin Grogan (Monster) | Episode: "The Girl Reporter" |
1964 | The Baileys of Balboa | Norman | Episode: "Look Who's a Sailor" |
1964 | The Bing Crosby Show | Eddie Fox | 2 episodes |
1965 | Rawhide | Billy Wallace | Episode: "The Calf Women" |
1965–1967 | Gunsmoke | Various roles | 65 episodes |
1967 | The Mothers-in-Law | Carter Case | Episode: "Divorce: Mother-in-Law Style" |
1970 | Death Valley Days | Frank Harris | Episode: "Pioneer Pluck" |
Roger Ewing | |
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Born | Roger Lawrence Ewing
[1] January 12, 1942 Los Angeles, California |
Occupation(s) | Film and television actor |
Years active | 1964–1972 |
Roger Lawrence Ewing (born January 12, 1942) [1] is an American film and television actor. [2] [3] He is perhaps best known for playing Thad Greenwood in the American western television series Gunsmoke. [4]
Ewing was born in Los Angeles, California in 1942. [1]
Ewing's first screen appearance was in 1964, in the film Ensign Pulver. [4]
In 1965, Ewing guest-starred in the western television series Gunsmoke, appearing in the episode "Song for Dying". [4] Ewing's performance impressed the producers, who offered him the role of Clayton Thaddeus "Thad" Greenwood, and he joined the regular cast. [1] At the time, there was a contract dispute between star James Arness and CBS, and Ewing's character was created by CBS with a view to replacing Arness should they deem it necessary. By 1967 the disagreement had been resolved, and Ewing's character was written out of the show. [1] Ewing had been a Gunsmoke fan while in high school, where he had appeared in a parody of the show. [5] [6]
He also guest-starred in television programs including Rawhide, The Farmer's Daughter, Bewitched, The Eleventh Hour and Room 222. [4]
Ewing retired from acting in 1972, last appearing in the film Play It as It Lays, [4] and became a professional photographer. [1]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1964 | Ensign Pulver | Jackson | Uncredited |
1965 | None but the Brave | Pvt. Swensholm | |
1969 | Smith! | Donald Maxwell | |
1972 | Play It as It Lays | Nelson |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1964 | Bewitched | Marvin Grogan (Monster) | Episode: "The Girl Reporter" |
1964 | The Baileys of Balboa | Norman | Episode: "Look Who's a Sailor" |
1964 | The Bing Crosby Show | Eddie Fox | 2 episodes |
1965 | Rawhide | Billy Wallace | Episode: "The Calf Women" |
1965–1967 | Gunsmoke | Various roles | 65 episodes |
1967 | The Mothers-in-Law | Carter Case | Episode: "Divorce: Mother-in-Law Style" |
1970 | Death Valley Days | Frank Harris | Episode: "Pioneer Pluck" |