Henry Darrow, the first Hispanic actor to portray Zorro on television who also starred in TV series “The High Chaparral,” has died. He was 87.
According to his former publicist, Michael B. Druxman, Darrow died Sunday at his home in Wilmington, N.C.
Throughout the 60s, Darrow appeared in television series such as “Wagon Train,” “Bonanza,” “Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea,” “Gunsmoke” and “Daniel Boone.” Additionally, he appeared in the first season of “Harry O” and won a daytime Emmy for his role on the soap opera “Santa Barbara.”
Darrow also took part in many stage productions such as “The Alchemist” and “Dark of the Moon.” He caught the attention of “Bonanza” creator David Dortort while appearing in the 1965 stage production of “The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit” at the Coronet Theatre in Los Angeles, where he was immediately offered a role in the Western series “The High Chaparral” He played Manolito Montoya,...
According to his former publicist, Michael B. Druxman, Darrow died Sunday at his home in Wilmington, N.C.
Throughout the 60s, Darrow appeared in television series such as “Wagon Train,” “Bonanza,” “Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea,” “Gunsmoke” and “Daniel Boone.” Additionally, he appeared in the first season of “Harry O” and won a daytime Emmy for his role on the soap opera “Santa Barbara.”
Darrow also took part in many stage productions such as “The Alchemist” and “Dark of the Moon.” He caught the attention of “Bonanza” creator David Dortort while appearing in the 1965 stage production of “The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit” at the Coronet Theatre in Los Angeles, where he was immediately offered a role in the Western series “The High Chaparral” He played Manolito Montoya,...
- 3/15/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
Henry Darrow, a prolific TV actor from the 1950s through the early 2000s who found his breakthrough success as Manolito Montoya, son of a wealthy Mexican ranch owner on NBC’s hit 1967-71 Western The High Chaparral, died Sunday at his home in Wilmington, Nc. He was 87.
His death was announced on Facebook by his former publicist Michael B. Druxman. A cause was not specified.
In addition to The High Chaparral, Darrow is best remembered by daytime viewers for his Daytime Emmy-winning 1989-92 role in NBC’s Santa Barbara.
Already a familiar presence on television by the mid-1960s through appearances on series including Wagon Train, Stoney Burke, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea and The Wild Wild West, Darrow scored his signature role on The High Chaparral opposite Leif Erickson, who played a wealthy Arizona ranch owner in the 1870s married to the Mexican daughter of a rival rancher.
His death was announced on Facebook by his former publicist Michael B. Druxman. A cause was not specified.
In addition to The High Chaparral, Darrow is best remembered by daytime viewers for his Daytime Emmy-winning 1989-92 role in NBC’s Santa Barbara.
Already a familiar presence on television by the mid-1960s through appearances on series including Wagon Train, Stoney Burke, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea and The Wild Wild West, Darrow scored his signature role on The High Chaparral opposite Leif Erickson, who played a wealthy Arizona ranch owner in the 1870s married to the Mexican daughter of a rival rancher.
- 3/15/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Henry Darrow, the pride of Puerto Rico who starred as the charming Manolito Montoya, the son of a wealthy Mexican land baron, on the 1967-71 NBC Western The High Chaparral, has died. He was 87.
Darrow died Sunday of natural causes at his home in Wilmington, North Carolina, his former publicist, Michael B. Druxman, announced.
The actor also played San Diego police detective Manny Quinlan alongside David Janssen in the first season of the 1974-76 ABC series Harry O and received a Daytime Emmy in 1990 for his turn as Rafael Castillo, the father of A Martinez’s character, on the NBC daytime ...
Darrow died Sunday of natural causes at his home in Wilmington, North Carolina, his former publicist, Michael B. Druxman, announced.
The actor also played San Diego police detective Manny Quinlan alongside David Janssen in the first season of the 1974-76 ABC series Harry O and received a Daytime Emmy in 1990 for his turn as Rafael Castillo, the father of A Martinez’s character, on the NBC daytime ...
- 3/15/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Henry Darrow, the pride of Puerto Rico who starred as the charming Manolito Montoya, the son of a wealthy Mexican land baron, on the 1967-71 NBC Western The High Chaparral, has died. He was 87.
Darrow died Sunday at his home in Wilmington, North Carolina, his former publicist, Michael B. Druxman, announced.
The actor also played San Diego police detective Manny Quinlan alongside David Janssen in the first season of the 1974-76 ABC series Harry O and received a Daytime Emmy in 1990 for his turn as Rafael Castillo, the father of A Martinez’s character, on the NBC daytime serial Santa Barbara.
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Darrow died Sunday at his home in Wilmington, North Carolina, his former publicist, Michael B. Druxman, announced.
The actor also played San Diego police detective Manny Quinlan alongside David Janssen in the first season of the 1974-76 ABC series Harry O and received a Daytime Emmy in 1990 for his turn as Rafael Castillo, the father of A Martinez’s character, on the NBC daytime serial Santa Barbara.
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- 3/15/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
So sad. The iconic actor who played one of the most memorable villains on ‘Star Trek’ passed away on July 31 in his home in Calabasas, Calif. after a long illness.
Michael Ansara, who will always be remembered as Kang, the villainous Klingon leader in Star Trek, died on July 31, according to his former agent Michael B. Druxman. He was 91 years old.
Michael Ansara: Legendary Actor Passes Away
Michael’s agent announced his passing on August 3, stating that he died after a long battle with an illness related to Alzheimer’s in his home in Calabasas, Calif.
The classic actor brought his talents as the mysterious and thrilling Klingon leader to three different incarnations of Star Trek, first in the original series and then in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager.
But Michael also had an illustrious career outside of the iconic sci-fi series. Known for playing...
Michael Ansara, who will always be remembered as Kang, the villainous Klingon leader in Star Trek, died on July 31, according to his former agent Michael B. Druxman. He was 91 years old.
Michael Ansara: Legendary Actor Passes Away
Michael’s agent announced his passing on August 3, stating that he died after a long battle with an illness related to Alzheimer’s in his home in Calabasas, Calif.
The classic actor brought his talents as the mysterious and thrilling Klingon leader to three different incarnations of Star Trek, first in the original series and then in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager.
But Michael also had an illustrious career outside of the iconic sci-fi series. Known for playing...
- 8/4/2013
- by Andrew Gruttadaro
- HollywoodLife
Washington, August 4: Michael Ansara who played the role of iconic villain Klingon Commander Kang in Star Trek, has died after suffering from a long term illness. He was 91.
Michael B. Druxman who was the actor's best friend since 1968, confirming the news of his demise to Entertainment Weekly, said that Ansara was a great guy and a wonderful actor, E! Online reported.
The 'Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea' actor who received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, died after a long illness at his home. (Ani)...
Michael B. Druxman who was the actor's best friend since 1968, confirming the news of his demise to Entertainment Weekly, said that Ansara was a great guy and a wonderful actor, E! Online reported.
The 'Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea' actor who received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, died after a long illness at his home. (Ani)...
- 8/4/2013
- by Rahul Kapoor
- RealBollywood.com
Los Angeles, Aug 3: "Star Trek" actor Michael Ansara, who played Klingon Commander Kang, is no more, said his close friend and former publicist, reports eonline.com.
Ansara was 91.
"Michael and I have been friends since 1968. He was my best friend. He had a long illness. He died at home. He was a great guy, and a wonderful actor," eonline.com quoted his one-time publicist Michael B. Druxman as saying.
Ansara first gained popularity after acting in the 1950s TV series "Broken Arrow". He had even lent his voice to the role of Mr. Freeze in several animated "Batman" shows.
Ansara is survived by his wife of 36 years, Beverly Kushida.
Ians...
Ansara was 91.
"Michael and I have been friends since 1968. He was my best friend. He had a long illness. He died at home. He was a great guy, and a wonderful actor," eonline.com quoted his one-time publicist Michael B. Druxman as saying.
Ansara first gained popularity after acting in the 1950s TV series "Broken Arrow". He had even lent his voice to the role of Mr. Freeze in several animated "Batman" shows.
Ansara is survived by his wife of 36 years, Beverly Kushida.
Ians...
- 8/3/2013
- by Leon David
- RealBollywood.com
Star Trek fans, it's time to throw back your heads and roar a warning to the dead: A Klingon warrior is coming. Michael Ansara, the actor who played Klingon Commander Kang not only on the original series, but also on Deep Space Nine and Voyager, has died. He was 91. His longtime friend and onetime publicist Michael B. Druxman confirmed the news, telling Entertainment Weekly, "Michael and I have been friends since 1968. He was my best friend. He had a long illness. He died at home. He was a great guy, and a wonderful actor." Born in Syria to American parents, Ansara first gained TV fame through playing Native American characters, notably Cochise in the 1950s series Broken...
- 8/3/2013
- E! Online
Michael Ansara, the actor best known for playing Kang, a Klingon warrior on three versions of Star Trek, died Wednesday at the age of 91 at his home in Calabasas, CA. The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news.
Ansara’s former publicist and longtime friend Michael B. Druxman confirmed the news. Druxman told EW: “Michael and I have been friends since 1968. He was my best friend. He had a long illness. He died at home. He was a great guy, and a wonderful actor.” He added: “I really miss him.”
Born to American parents in Syria, Ansara had an extensive career in television and movies,...
Ansara’s former publicist and longtime friend Michael B. Druxman confirmed the news. Druxman told EW: “Michael and I have been friends since 1968. He was my best friend. He had a long illness. He died at home. He was a great guy, and a wonderful actor.” He added: “I really miss him.”
Born to American parents in Syria, Ansara had an extensive career in television and movies,...
- 8/2/2013
- by Lindsey Bahr
- EW - Inside Movies
Michael Ansara, the rugged character actor who played Klingon commander Kang on three different Star Trek TV series, has died. He was 91. Ansara, who was married to actress Barbara Eden of I Dream of Jeannie fame, died July 31 at his home in Calabasas, Calif., after a prolonged bout with Alzheimer's disease, his former publicist, Michael B. Druxman, said. Born in a small village in Syria to American parents, Ansara starred as Native American characters on two 1950s primetime series: ABC's Western Broken Arrow (as Cochise) and NBC's Law of the Plainsman (as Deputy U.S. Marshal Sam Buckhart, another Apache). Ansara is beloved
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- 8/2/2013
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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