Chuck Connors: Short Biography, Net Worth & Career Highlights

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American actor, writer and professional basketball and baseball player, and one of the few athletes in American professional sports’ history who played in both Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association, “Chuck” Connors was born on 10 April 1921, in Brooklyn, New York City USA, to parents Marcella Nondrigan and Alban ‘Allan’ Connors, of part-Irish descent. Connors is perhaps best known for having played the role of Lucas McCain in the hit ABC TV series “The Rifleman” from 1958 to ‘63. Chuck Connors passed away in 1992.
So just how wealthy was Chuck Connors? As celebrity dot money states, Connors had established a net worth of over five million dollars, acquired partly during his professional baseball and basketball careers, but largely during his career in the entertainment industry.
Kevin Joseph Aloysius “Chuck” Connors grew up in West Brooklyn. He excelled in baseball and basketball which helped him to earn a scholarship to a private high school, Adelphi Academy. Upon matriculating in 1939, he enrolled in Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey on a baseball scholarship, and played for both the college baseball and basketball teams. Two years later he dropped out and joined the army at the start of US involvement in the Second World War, as a tank-warfare instructor, but managed to continue playing both sports during his service.
When discharged in 1946, Connors briefly joined the Boston Celtics basketball team, becoming the first player in the NBA history to break a glass backboard. He then left for spring training with the Brooklyn Dodgers, a major-league baseball club, and went on to devote himself to his baseball career, playing in several minor leagues at various places such as in Mobile Alabama, Montreal Canada, Rochester New York, and Newark New Jersey. In 1949 Connors finally joined the Dodgers, but soon returned to Montreal. Then in 1950 he joined the Chicago Cubs and later played in the minor leagues again, for the Cubs’ team the Los Angeles Angels. His baseball and basketball years contributed to raise his net worth, but he realized that he would never make the top grade in either sport.
In 1951 Connors was offered a small role in the movie “Pat and Mike” by the MGM casting director Bill Grady, a passionate Angels fan. Connors was cast in the role of a police captain, actually earning $12,000 before the baseball spring training started, which was more than double his baseball salary, but he went on to play his last season with the Angels in 1952. The following year he retired from baseball to devote himself to his acting career, taking roles in the 1953 movies “Code Two”, “South Sea Woman” and “Trouble Along the Way”. He went on to appear in a number of television series of the time, such as “The Loretta Young Show”, “City Detective”, “Private Secretary” “Adventures of Superman”, “Gunsmoke” and “Crossroads” to name a few. His acting career grew and his net worth certainly improved.
Connors’ big break came with the 1957 film “Old Yeller”. His performance as a strong father figure generated astonishing popularity, significantly added to his wealth and led him to be cast in the hit ABC Western series “The Rifleman”, as Lucas McCain, the role which would remain Connors’ signature; he played a Wild West rancher owning a customized rapid-fire Winchester rifle, in the series which lasted from 1958 to 1963, and was the first to portray a widowed father raising a son alone. It became extremely popular and considerably boosted Connors’ wealth.
Meanwhile, Connors appeared in numerous other television series and movies, such as the 1963 movies “Flipper” and “Move Over, Darling”. He hosted the 1973 series “Thrill Seekers”, and numerous episodes of the radio series “Family Theater”. His part in the 1977 mini series “Roots” brought him a nomination for an Emmy Award.
Overall, Chuck Connors appeared in more than 65 movies and over 50 TV productions, which established him as a Hollywood star and earned him an appreciable fortune. In 1991 Connors became an inductee into the Western Performance Hall of Fame.
Speaking of his personal life, Connors was married three times, firstly with Elizabeth Jane Riddell Connors from 1948 to 1962, and they had four sons together. In 1963 he married his co-star Kamala Devi, however, their marriage ended in 1973. He then married another co-star, Faith Quabius in 1977, but they divorced two years later. At the time when he died, his companion was Rose Mary Grumley. He died of lung cancer in Los Angeles in 1992, being aged 71.

[@btlagent]

I had the wonderful honor and pleasure of acting in a movie with Chuck two years before his death back in 1990. It was called Face The Edge about a group of buddies who challenge the ski slopes each year. Chuck was incredibly kind and professional. It was a big hoot to be working with him because I too was a "The Rifleman" fan. He had no airs about him at all. He was down to earth and full of enthusiasm and humor. I knew acting with him would be something I would cherish for the rest of my life. Thanks for making that experience amazing and unforgettable Chuck.

[@C_R_O_M________]

Thanks for the comment.

[@forgenfire3585]

wow that is so cool!!

[@lsavell01]

The Rifleman was a classic TV series. I'm so glad I have that DVD collection. Chuck Connors is a beloved western hero. He is missed. Godspeed, Chuck.

[@shirleywarner2967]

Rifleman series had strong family values as a father to a son. Enjoy watching the reruns of the Rifleman.

[@primordialleftovers2197]

Shirley Warner Did u enjoy his Gay porn movie? Yes he did! At least Stallone did one w girls! That’s the man!!

[@scottclark2069]

You got that right great cast on that show!!

[@patricleslie7596]

Eddy Volt, I think you enjoy the gay porn movie. And that is perfectly 👌. But what does that have to do with enjoying the Rifle Man and Chuck Conners?

[@primordialleftovers2197]

@Epiphany he was a bully idiot. He gonna rot in hell with Trumps and you!

[@ronniecaron6827]

Trivia: Johnny Crawford,who played Connors son Mark, on the Rifleman (1958-63) Remained Close Friends with Chuck, Until Connors passing in 1992 Conners once said, that Johnny friendship, lasted longer, then all of his marriages.

[@Snagglefratz]

Loved Chuck in The Rifleman and Branded. RIP Chuck.

[@RobbGF]

Day of the Assassin (1979) - Chuck Connors & Glenn Ford kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZO9XqGgZ7qjjpI

[@texasred2155dj]

I watched him growing up and I still watch Chuck Connors I love his show

[@Pushyhog]

Stood beside chuck when i was lil’ . He was large man just like on tv. Smiled at me, said hi! Never forget it.

[@darnabedwell2115]

I loved The Rifleman. In those days tv reflect moral values. Lucas MCCain was a brave and courageous father figure and pillar in his community. Always stood for what was right. Never knew Chuck Connors was a professional athlete too. That would explain that fit body of his.

[@mikezimbelman4983]

Troll master pro 3

[@avolite719]

Darna, we really don't need to know you fiddle your goodies to Chuck Connors.

[@DM-eg5vw]

AVOLITE wow you must be bored af.

[@markharrison2544]

Chuck Connors was a racist Republican who supported the Vietnam War.

[@kencollins2186]

Pleasehelpcantkeeppicturessteady

[@monicaw5036]

I was born in 67 and didn't grow up watching The Rifleman but since metv has had it on I've totally fell in love with the show and the good values it portrays, I do believe shows today need to look back at some of the greats and take notes!! Rest in peace Mr. Connor you were an amazing man.

[@jeffthompson6451]

the rifleman was badass

[@primordialleftovers2197]

Jeff Thompson And he made a Gay porn short. Butt u knew that, right?

[@Lance2773]

@@primordialleftovers2197 Liar !

[@oldsrocket8841]

@@primordialleftovers2197 No he didn't you bozo. The lookalike in that movie didn't have a foreskin and Chuck does so how the hell do you explain that plus the lookalike was not as tall as the real Chuck Conners.

[@samuelmarberry4761]

@@oldsrocket8841 why do you know SOOOO much about male on male pornography?!?

[@oldsrocket8841]

@@samuelmarberry4761 Because I know how to read the words from the ones who knew him best and debunked this terrible lie about a good decent person. Sounds like you're the one whose a little upset to know that he wasn't a gay porn star. I'm exposing lies that you desire to be true. Strange!

[@nadinecustode4]

I still love to watch The Rifleman!!!

[@RobbGF]

Day of the Assassin (1979) - Chuck Connors & Glenn Ford kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZO9XqGgZ7qjjpI

[@walterpalmer2749]

Always had a good clean show, Chuck Connors. Always right over wrong !! Johnnie Crawford was a natural by his side.

[@yeadontwearitout]

You may want to see his film Kill Them All and Come Back Alone and reconsider that lol

[@TUNADOG2GO]

One of the greatest! still watch the rifleman. I had bb gun just like his winchester

[@primordialleftovers2197]

TUNADOG2GO And u know he made a Gay porn short, right? Butt of course u did not. But he did. Iv seen it. At least Stallone did it w girls!

[@patricleslie7596]

Eddy Volt, you’re really charged about gay porn. Not that there’s anything wrong with it.

[@Garymayo]

Conners was my TV dad growing up. I still watch The Rifleman

[@USMC-Veteran73-77]

The Rifleman is my hero.

[@RobbGF]

Day of the Assassin (1979) - Chuck Connors & Glenn Ford kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZO9XqGgZ7qjjpI

[@USMC-Veteran73-77]

@Mark Grabowski Loved that show. I still watch "The Rifleman" Monday - Friday 3pm on ME-TV

[@Sai4651]

1:34 - the way he broke the backboard was unique too. He threw the ball and it hit the rim, the rim went into the glass and shattered it. He's the first (and only I think) person to break the backboard without having to touch the hoop.

[@harletterider9658]

and it was glass back then

[@steveperry1344]

my aunt dated mr. conners when he was in boston sometime in the 1940's. i still have some pictures of them together at my grandmother's house in dorchester ma. we met him again in the 1960's as the rifleman at pleasure island amusement park outside boston.

[@jgsmile1331]

I loved all the shows he was in. He was a great performer in acting and sports. A wonder wholesome guy, an American icon. We are proud of you Chuck.

[@patriciakeats1621]

My Dad just told me that this man’s parents were from Newfoundland. (We are from there too). His family emigrated to the US. Interesting tidbit.

[@philfrederickiii2320]

The Rifleman has some similarities to The Andy Griffiths Show. B/W, story about a father and son, and most importantly, a wholesome message.

[@12yearssober]

Yes it was a great show

[@juvenaldominguez7022]

Thanks for sharing, I love the Rifle Man, I started watching his shows in April 2020 am a country boy.

[@anthonythompson2683]

Good to know,fine actor he was .

[@alanstrong3295]

Could not have picked a better star for The Rifleman. Thank you, ABC.

[@garywood9525]

They had a Star with him . Some movies had a problem with a tall good looking man that could act , and how tall women were in short supply to co-star . Often the western sets for a saloon and ranch house would be scaled down to make the Star look tall and then hire short extra as well. Connors was about 6 foot 5 and could act while having his sports background to be in shape and do some of his own stunts. He must have had the shots with women as close-up while she was on a riser so he didn't have to bend down to hug or kiss her.

[@margaretgamble7862]

Love the father figure he gave raising his son on the rifleman

[@michaelcapporta8222]

I grew up watching The Rifleman great show loved it never knew Chuck was a baseball player and basketball

[@AnnaAnnaYes]

Rest Well.Mr Connors.A True Patriot.

[@primordialleftovers2197]

AnnaAnnaYes And a Gay porn Star! Yes he did! At least Stallone did one w girls. Yuk!

[@patricleslie7596]

Eddy Volt, it’s OK if you’re gay, there is nothing wrong with it really. Chuck wasn’t and it’s ok if you’re attracted to him no one is going to judge you.

[@chuckconnorsstation3955]

One of my heroes!! Chuck Connors was a giant among men! Thanks!

[@marieclairelarregain7930]

Études

[@marieclairelarregain7930]

Chuck. Connors. Parlait il. Francais

[@ceoa]

The 'Rifle Man' was the Giant among men!💜

[@terrybardy2923]

Yes, he and John Wayne were the same height.

[@raygabrelcik2578]

Programs like "Rifleman" were a "gift" from God, it, along with other "family" shows, paved the way for my upbringing. Of course my parents instilled good moral values, but I have to say, father-figures such as Connors played a huge part in my "formative" years. See you in "Glory" Chuck!

[@proto718]

I don't really care what his net worth is I don't judge people by how much money they have I judge what's in their heart

[@stevefowler2112]

Ole' Yeller...I still remember that movie as one of the seminal points in my boyhood...we owned hound dogs at the time too and I lost several of them to snake bites and automobile hits...the movie meant a great deal to me.

[@jangriffiths1305]

Steve Fowler didn't know he was in old yella ! Probably because I was bawling my head off ! So dad !

[@lichtsoldat7697]

Yup, awesome movie!! Part of my childhood too!

[@steveriddle313]

i New chuck conners was a common sense kind a guy a smart man for sure God bless him love the Rifleman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😎😎😎😎😎

[@tomgrimes8379]

Turn down the music. It's too loud and distracting. Just because the software allows you to use music doesn't mean you have to.

[@jackharvey2127]

I absolutely fully agree. Jack

[@usaalltheway8127]

I 💚 my rifleman.

[@antoniomelendez3919]

Hello sir I am so glad to have found your channel I look forward to much more thank you and god bless you and your family

[@RayWyatt-g9t]

My favorite actor of all times I still watch the rifleman everyday 💯❤️❤️❤️

[@chetcramm6770]

Yes I do still watch rifle man and I watch over and over and over can’t get enough of it and decides all that he was the man he did it all

[@markmarsh27]

I LOVED Thrill Seekers when I was a kid. ... Best thing on TV at the time.

[@donquinn500]

A man's man! A good Irishman with principles.

[@mannynunes7453]

Quarter then a 3 dollars bill. He stared in gay porno.

[@cowboykelly6590]

His Principles SUCKED!! NIXON SUPPORTER!! 2nd. Most CORRUPT PRESIDENT! TRUMP BEING THE FIRST OF COURSE. Actions Tell Alot about the REAL PERSON.

[@primordialleftovers2197]

Don Quinn I guess you never saw his Gay butt movie did u? At least when Stallone was starving he made one with girls. That’s a mans man. Not a closet troll.

[@primordialleftovers2197]

You people who judge someone by the character they PLAYA are so sheeted in life. And believe every thing u read and every ad u see is totally true. No wonder the rich get richer so many sheep to pluck. And if we die they don’t care. All poor people do us make more poor people to enslave to the rich. Sheep. All of u!! I need a new tooth brush after seeing the responses from most of you sheep idiots. Please send 199,999.99 ASAP.

[@oldsrocket8841]

@@primordialleftovers2197 Going all out on this lie.

[@FredFlix]

Connors earned $10K a week for the series Branded, the highest at the time for a TV actor. Now that's a contributor to wealth but Branded wasn't even mentioned. Once again, a video by a guy who either just wasn't there at the time and/or failed in his research. You have no credibility with me.

[@-CT-SODBUSTER]

When I think of a true American I think of Chuck Connors, he had it all and was a true gentleman and one of those rare Hollywood people that was a real good guy in life and on screen

[@RobbGF]

Day of the Assassin (1979) - Chuck Connors & Glenn Ford kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZO9XqGgZ7qjjpI

[@edwardfarmer4230]

The Rifleman! Great show ! Lucas McCaine and his Son, great role models.

[@terrysigmon3119]

Loved every show Chuck was a part of. RIP

[@ramseypropteries2901]

what a fantastic actor and I believe an a great man!!!!!!!!!!! God Bless Chuck Connors !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@cowboykelly6590]

NIXON SUPPORTERS ARE NOT USUALLY CALLED "GREAT MEN"!

[@russellesimonetta3835]

I loved the rifle man and sky king when i was a kid.

[@lavernewhiting9826]

I also liked Sky King.

[@Britspence381]

@@lavernewhiting9826 The 'Songbird'!

[@theswagler5648]

He was great in 'The Big Country' with Gregory Peck and Charleston Heston. He was in quite a few good films besides the Rifleman.

[@johnmettler995]

He also played in the series Branded.

[@stevefowler2112]

Nice catch...I had forgotten about that...I loved that show as a teen boy...

[@lenlarrisey5578]

he was in ''arrest and trial'' t.v. series

[@pamh.5705]

Steve Fowler Branded is being broadcast this season on the H&I and INSP channels.

[@DM-eg5vw]

I love Branded. He was also in Ol’ Yeller

[@sherrihinton8567]

I loved Lucas Boy and Mark. This old ladies heroes

[@thebigfist]

The Rifleman was a great show, one of my favorite TV westerns, that is still being shown on some of the retro Cable TV stations such as Me TV(WJLPH). Chuck was in the film, "Old Yeller" but he had only a minor role, with Fess Parker and Tommy Kirk being in the starring male roles.

[@harletterider9658]

don't need cable to get it.

[@richardbennett6237]

Nice, thanks for this ! But ... Chuck never starred in 'Rawhide' ... you have him confused with Clint Eastwood in the photo. Also, you said that Mr. Connors received an Academy award nomination for 1977's 'Roots' ... he did give a good performance, but that was a Television production, so he'd only be eligible for an Emmy Nomination. Otherwise, this is a Good Short Biography, thanks for your efforts ! (would be better if you'd correct these, tho)

[@cychrissie1643]

Richard Bennett - maybe the clip was just tossed in for filler. It would be nice if everyone producing a video on KZbin checked the facts before proceeding.

[@spookygirl7761]

He was n Gunsmoke?? I do t remember that. And I watch alot of Gunsmoke (shows).

[@garyjackson3894]

Good catch

[@youngnurse9994]

I love the rifelman !!! 😍😍😍😍 I didn't know he had 4 kids and many marriages. I would have married Chuck Conners too !!! 😋😉😗 I still watch the rifelman every week day !!! RIP Chucky boy. ✌🤠😙

[@chrisiden1]

nurse,, i think u need a new doctor lol :)

[@USMC-Veteran73-77]

I too watch The Rifleman everyday at 3pm on Me-tv.

[@1jom4u]

Lucus boy!

[@larrygambill7625]

Chuck stole the show in 1958s The Big Country playing a neer do well ranchers son opposite Charlton Heston, Burl Ives and Gregory Peck. Outstanding performance and a great Western film.

[@cesarpena4348]

Branded rifleman i love... Chuck Connors

[@lichtsoldat7697]

The Rifleman.....best cowboy tv show ever!! Also, this man is the best "athlete turned actor" I have ever seen. I just thought he did an excellent job in his shows and movies. Ever watch him in "Big Country" with Gregory Peck and Burl Ives? Fantastic movie!

[@GalileoSmith]

In my opinion Chuck Connors best single work was as the untamed son in the big budget movie _Wide Country_ .

[@user-sh6in4of1u]

this man was a hard worker 🥶

[@michaelmaples7109]

He showed his versatility in movies like "Airplane 2", and "Ride Beyond Vengeance". He had the same quality as John Wayne, using his facial expressions to communicate emotion.

[@josemontano7767]

I love chuck Connors I always wish he was my dad.

[@christinehrzic7280]

The background music is irritating. You might want to lower or eliminate on future programs.

[@poetcomic1]

It is not FAIR that one man gets to be both a major ball player AND a TV cowboy!

[@isiso.speenie5994]

Chuck Connors looks like a Greek God ! The perfect sculptured face !! The Perfect Man !

[@kurthenze2900]

I disagree with your analogy. I would say a Norse God. But agree on the rest.

[@voz805]

One of the pictures is Clint not Chuck. His middle name is pronounced, Alo-ish-is and he was all Irish-American, not part.

[@sharonmcabrew1176]

I simply love my Cowboys The Rifleman is one of my favorites him and Matt Dillon are my favorite is Cowboys Gunsmoke Lord that's the program and teaches you honor respect and loyalty both these programs did that for us children I'm 71 years old and I learned a lot from them both honor is amazing thing my father believed in honor he's in Indian and that's how he raised us love these two programs right here Jesus thank you for the knowledge the love and the understanding and the forgiveness that they both showed. 💖💜💯🙏

[@lynngregory393]

I miss them oh how loved those Westerns on TV from the fifties and early sixties.

[@raygabrelcik2578]

And thank you LORD for giving me the GRAND opportunity of being born in the right decade--the early 1950's.

[@lindawhite1943]

To which, I would give a hearty Amen to all that's been stated here!!!!!!!

[@trevormiles5852]

All through high school i would go to my aunts house to watch gunsmoke and eat cookies. Matt was also in Them. a giant ant movie.

[@genevievelong1094]

An admirable American hero. One of the good guys.

[@chairde]

A real man for the ages.

[@denisemurphy9399]

I still watch the Rifleman!!!.

[@rodneysmith247]

The Rifleman was in a list of shows I watch every afternoon growing up as a kid. Westerns were the staples of that era with Bonanza, The Rebel Laramie, Cheyenne and of course Rawhide. It wasn't who Lucas was in a scrap with its was how many and how fast he'd mow m down. But Lucas always turned the other cheek in the name of right against wrong as a role model to his son. I always had a big crush on Milly. Darn you Lucas you would have to always get the girl too. This was was like watching the many episode of The Rifleman all over again. He was a slugger on and off the field too. 😁

[@38ddkelly]

He also dropped the F-bomb on Monday Night Baseball in 1972.

[@lisamoore3502]

I love Chuck Connors he's my favorite cowboy and old yellowed roots etc....

[@ddll1957]

at 7 years old, I had such a crush on him!!!!!

[@wayned1807]

3:50 There is no record of him nominated for an Academy award or Emmy award. Roots was in 1977 and the show won many Emmy's but Chuck Connors is not listed as one of them.

[@wilrobles9824]

A stunning childhood memory.

[@lizjohnson6576]

I watch it every day!!!😁😊👍👍that Mark is soooooo damn hardheaded!!!!😤😤🤬🤬😤😤🤬🤬🤣🤣🤣

[@davidlee4853]

Good biography survey. The continuous cut and movement of the photos is disturbing as they are the same. Fast voice is a noise... the background music is out of place.

[@dukeman7595]

Fine actor especially as "The Rifleman"..

[@jeffstryker4875]

Why no mention of "Branded"????

[@PatLenhardt]

Loved Chuck Connors info on him was interesting. Might want to turn down the music.

[@robertklose2140]

3:50- He was nominated for an EMMY award for Roots, NOT an Academy Award, as Roots was a TV series.

[@austinclarke2514]

His mother was Marcella Lundrigan from Newfoundland....Video says nunrigan with Irish roots. His parents moved from Newfoundland to Brooklyn just before he was born. Still watches the Rifleman shows.

[@mrabrasive51]

"Branded,marked with a cowards shame...What do you do when your branded,will you fight for your name"..

[@trevormiles5852]

I remember that barely , He was also a killer in Solient Green. Think that was picture of him in that dutch cap he had on in picture.

[@terrybardy2923]

He was great playing as Janos Skorzeny in the 1980's series, "Werewolf." It's a shame they cut him out of the series because he did a great job portraying that bad guy.

[@marshallaw531]

I read to get Chuck Connors to Agree to play the Rifle man They increased the paycheck and gave him "5 percent " owner ship of the show. Great ! I also read Johnny Crawford said " he wished he had a piece ,cause it's made more than a Billion dollars worldwide ! If that is true ? God bless Mr.Connors ( RIP) and his family. He supported many causes and I hope his family continues .his great work ! Peace.

[@johnmettler995]

Thanks Pam, I'll have to check it out.

[@jgsmile1331]

It would be nice to have other pictures of him and pictures of he and his different wives.

[@hepgeoff]

We used to watch the Rifleman as a family as a kid, and still love watching it today in reruns. But I gotta say, the way this video keeps moving the the images in different directions is distracting and not fun to watch.

[@waldoparsnip1025]

when i was young , i heard a rumor that every time Chuck would hit a homerun , he would "slide " into every base !!

[@JJDSports2012]

It doesn’t mention, he had an excellent turn as the bad-guy son in the sprawling 1950s big screen film “The Big Country,” with Gregory Peck, Charlton Heston, Jean Simmons, Charles Bickford, and Burl Ives.

[@josephvitielo1693]

dont forget Sylvester J Superman

[@gino423]

Him and Mark what a pair they made.

[@Snagglefratz]

I liked Chuck Connors acting. I miss him much. Good bio but no mention of Branded?

[@streaming1950]

His role in "Roots" won him a nomination for an EMMY Award, not an Academy Award.

[@robertklose2140]

It would be nice if the photos corresponded with the narration, rather than being a jumble.

[@MrVegas-vm2kp]

I record episodes of The Rifleman often... Just so I can watch them when I need awesome MAN SHIT ! Watching one RIGHT NOW.. ( Conflict episode ) The 1 where he misses the Cougar watching his son ! Original air date 12/24 1962

[@primordialleftovers2197]

Mr. Vegas Guess u never saw his Gay porn vid. Butt it’s true all true.

[@patricleslie7596]

Eddy Volt. Me Thinks That Thou Protest To Much😉😉😉.

[@tonypresti5810]

@@primordialleftovers2197 that was debunked.

[@leecooper4213]

When I see anybody with that many sons, I can't help but think of King Henry VIII..... Man, what HE would have done just to have two.....and what major efforts he put into TRYING to get them! ;-)

[@Mrbynby]

A great guy . Imagine playing pro baseball for 6,000 a year compared to what they get now.

[@garywood9525]

When he did play for the Montreal Royales he met his future wife there and can be seen in a photo with Jackie Robinson in the Royales uniform but Chuck was traded away before an actual game along side Robinson .

[@shrededwheat]

Wasn't it Fess Parker who played in the movie Old Yeller ?

[@terrybardy2923]

Fess Parker played the father in the movie Old Yeller. Chuck Connors played the next door neighbor who happened to be Old Yeller's owner. The little boy who threw the rocks at him was probably the only one who probably gotten away with doing that to him too! Lol!

[@deedavao2627]

Chuck Connors made one of the biggest mistakes in showbiz history when he quit the Rifleman TV show. Connors' new Polynesian wife did not want him being a TV cowboy. The new wife was in Connors' 1962 movie, Geronimo. Connors gave up the riches of the Rifleman for a one season flop, Arrest and Trial. The Rifleman was going to a new one hour format in color. While many mention Pernell Roberts (Adam) leaving Bonanza as one of the biggest showbiz mistakes, Pernell rebounded nicely starring several years in Trapper John M. D.. Connors' career never recovered leaving the Rifleman. Connors was acting in anything he could get in his later years, almost until his death. Robert Horton of Wagon Train also suffered from leaving his series.

[@GypsyFairy85]

His second wife Kamala Devi was not Poly. She was from India.

[@chuckconnorsstation3955]

Chuck's career went further than many actors did. He could carry a show unlike some who could never be leads. Chuck had five TV shows!! Even though none of them enjoyed the success of TR they were great contributions in there own right. The fans wanted to keep CC a cowboy and even though CC enjoyed the image he wanted to do other things as any actor worth his salt would. Sometimes it was a difference with producers and those types of people. So CC was a TV star more than a movie star so what he had guts and took chances. He learned to accept what he could not change and do the best with what he had. People think it's so simple to remain popular and famous but the public is fickle and when TR ended Chuck explained that the ratings were down and he could see what the fate of the show was looking at the line up. He only committed to five years of TR from the beginning. He felt a show was cheating the public to stay on when the story was told. I feel he was right. I like Gunsmoke and Bonanza but they get predictable and repetitive. It was Patricia Blair who said that Chuck's wife Kamala didn't want him to be a cowboy. It's true that Kamala was very protective of him and didn't like when he got hurt on the set doing stunts. Chuck liked doing his own stunts when he was allowed to. Anyway Patricia also indicated that she was attracted to Chuck so of course she wanted the show to go on. All this comes from David Fury's book The Man Behind The Rifle. When it comes down to it Chuck made the most of his years and gave a lot to charity. He was his own man so when I hear someone trying to judge him it ticks me off. People need to spend more time thinking about how they have failed themselves and less time judging others.

[@MrWosclifton]

His leaving the show was hardly a mistake. He owned 5% of the series. This is a phony biography of him.

[@deedavao2627]

Chuck Connors' career highlight was the Rifleman. Everything else was Chuck starting in short-lived TV series like Branded & Cowboy in Africa. Or, guest starring in TV series & in a few movies. Whether she was Polynesian (as David Fury wrote) or Indian, it does not matter. Chuck traded guaranteed success as the Rifleman for a one year series (Arrest & Trial). Wagon Train's Robert Horton suffered even more after leaving his role.

[@HisWayMine]

I'm sick to death of ya''ll making assessments of Chuck's career! Of course he was going to want to do other things as an actor. Chuck stated all his reasons for leaving TR and it wouldn't have been the same show with Mark as a teenager. In my opinion Johnny Crawford sucked after he lost his cuteness anyway. Arrest and Trial wasn't a smash hit but his other shows didn't last because of creative differences not because he wasn't still the best cowboy out there. Also Chuck was a great lawyer on that show and he shined as a superb actor. I feel a man should learn to take chances and go for his dreams. The Rifleman was not guaranteed success by the way with the changing climate going on like Lucy and other shows causing drops in ratings. Nothing stays the same so get over it. Chuck made the statement that some shows ran far past the time they still had something to say. Thy were cheating the public. Gunsmoke had so many sucky episodes it was pathetic and some stories were repeats of what they had already done but John Wayne was behind that show and those actors felt strangled for twenty years. I am glad that Weaver got to move on. Bonanza had one of the producers wives keeping it on despite the rating in the end. There was all kinda conflict with that one. That's why Pernell jumped ship. Wasn't it a little ridiculous that all these grown men where living with their dad and every time they got a woman she was killed. So CC didn't want that and he made mistakes but all his work was good. He got good money and he was always a working star so there.

[@heygetoffmylawn1572]

Talented in baseball, basketball, acting...could he sing and dance?

[@elvicare35]

He was drafted by the Chicago Bears too!!!!!

[@jamesloring7186]

I saw him dance on the Mike Douglas show once

[@daphnie7]

Photos all over the place!

[@sattvic11]

Showed his acting skills in playing a the bad guy in The Big Country.

[@alomacorton3593]

I love his shows every thing and also. He looks like my husband😍😍😍😀

[@kenlynn2012]

A super star for kids in the 60 s ,he would have voted for TRUMP.

[@kenlynn2012]

Stan Tooley you must be a Democrat , SORRY , name calling is a trademark.

[@donaldheitger6731]

Stan Tooley Mr. Conners was 10 time's more man than you,you don't have to like someone's politics but a real man wouldn't say that.

[@trevormiles5852]

Don't you believe it. NOT all republicans voted for trump. I am a life long republican and I did not vote for trump. lol ( i know, im no Rifleman ) But just saying. Many of republicans saw right through him. Shame on all those who also saw through him and voted for him anyways. That includes many Senators. Graham, Rubio, and others.

[@patricleslie7596]

Who could possibly know that he would have voted for trump, but I doubt it. In one of his last movies Skinheads, granted a terrible movie, he plays a WW2 Veteran who helps a Berkeley College kid and a girl get away from and kill yes Skinheads. In it he is abhorred at the philosophy, “good people on both sides” l think not.