Pernell Roberts

Pernell Roberts

Pernell Elvin Roberts, Jr. (May 18, 1928 – January 24, 2010) was an American stage, movie and television actor as well as singer. In addition to guest starring in over 60 television series, he was widely known for his roles as Ben Cartwright's eldest son, Adam Cartwright, on the western series Bonanza, a role he played from 1959 to 1965 — and as chief surgeon Dr. John McIntyre, the title...

Known For

Ride Lonesome

as Sam Boone

The Sheepman

as Chocktaw Neal

Cast Credits

Donor

as Dr. Simon Martingale

Checkered Flag

as Andrew Valiant

The Night Train to Kathmandu

as Prof. Harry Hadley-Smithe

Desperado

as Marshal Dancey

Hot Rod

as Sheriff Marsden

The Night Rider

as Alex Sheridan

The Immigrants

as Anthony Cassala

Paco

as Pompiho

The Lives of Jenny Dolan

as Camera Shop Proprietor

Dead Man on the Run

as Brock Dillon

The Bravos

as Jackson Buckley

The Silent Gun

as Sam Benner

Four Rode Out

as Marshall Ross

Carousel

as Jigger Craigin

Ride Lonesome

as Sam Boone

The Sheepman

as Chocktaw Neal

Desire Under the Elms

as Pierre Cabot