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Who was Andy Devine married to?

Who was Andy Devine married to?

Dorothy Devinem. 1933–1977
Andy Devine/Spouse
It was in 1933 on a film, Doctor Bull, directed by John Ford at Universal Studios, that Andy met his wife-to-be, Dorothy House. They were married on October 28, 1933, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and remained united until his death on February 18, 1977.

When did Andy Devine pass away?

February 18, 1977
Andy Devine/Date of death

Is Andy Devine dead?

Deceased (1905–1977)
Andy Devine/Living or Deceased

Who was Andy Devine a sidekick for?

In the 1950s, he became widely known as the deputy to Guy Madison’s marshal Wild Bill Hickok in a long-running television series.

Why did Andy Devine have a raspy voice?

Devine claimed that his distinctive voice resulted from a childhood accident in which he fell while running with a curtain rod in his mouth at the Beale Hotel in Kingman, causing the rod to pierce the roof of his mouth. When he was able to speak again, he had a labored, scratchy, duo-tone voice.

Who was Hopalong Cassidy sidekick?

George “Gabby” Hayes
George “Gabby” Hayes Hayes was the “codger” sidekick to Hopalong Cassidy as well as to Roy Rogers, Gene Autry and Wild Bill Elliott. Hayes also appeared in 15 John Wayne movies.

Where is actor Andy Devine buried?

Pacific View Memorial Park, Newport Beach
Andy Devine/Place of burial

Why did Hopalong Cassidy have a wooden leg?

He was shot in the leg during a gun fight which caused him to walk with a little “hop”, hence the nickname. The character was played by movie actor William Boyd starting in 1935. The Cassidy character in films was adapted from Mulford’s books and transformed into a clean-cut, sarsaparilla-drinking hero.

Where is William Boyd buried at?

Forest Lawn, California, United States
William Boyd/Place of burial

He was survived by his fifth wife, the actress Grace Bradley Boyd, who died on September 21, 2010 on her 97th birthday. He is buried in the Sanctuary of Guiding Love alcove in the Great Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale).

How tall is Andy Devine?

1.83 m
Andy Devine/Height

Why is Hopalong Cassidy hop along?

In his early writings, Mulford portrayed the character as rude, dangerous, and rough-talking. He was shot in the leg during a gun fight which caused him to walk with a little “hop”, hence the nickname.

Could William Boyd ride a horse?

Boyd, who couldn’t ride a horse, had made Hopalong too much of a gentleman. But,‐he persisted, became a good rider and adopted Topper who would be his mount for 19 years. The movies were popular and he quietly bought up all television rights to the idea.

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