Clint Walker was an American actor, popular for his role as cowboy Cheyenne Bodie in ABC television series Cheyenne. The western cowboy actor was born Norman Eugene Walker in Hartford, Illinois. He served in the United States Marine in WWII at the age of 17.

He starred in a major film in 1956 in the movie The Ten Commandments. By 1955, he got the role of the western cowboy on the series Cheyenne, which aired from 1955 to 1962. The show was a hit and Walker’s striking 6 foot 6 inches frame made a favorite especially among women. Following the success of Cheyenne, he got more lead roles like in the war drama The Dirty Dozen.

He was recognized and awarded a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. He starred alongside the best in Hollywood like Telly Savalas, Roger Moore and Charlton Heston.

Fig 1. Cheyenne star, Clint Walker

Is Clint Walker Still Alive or Dead?

Clint Walker was involved in a severe ski accident in 1971, he was thought to be dead, but the doctor saw faint signs of life and rushed him into surgery. He recovered and lived to be 90 years old. Walker died on May 21, 2018 just nine days to his 91st birthday.