Gary Clarke (born Clarke Frederick L'Amoreaux; [1] [2] August 16, 1933) [3] is an American actor best known for his role as Steve Hill in the NBC Western television series The Virginian with James Drury and Doug McClure.

Perhaps thanks to his boyish face and easy-going personality, Clarke became an audience favourite as Steve Hill, a close buddy of the Trampas character (played by Doug McClure) during the first two seasons of the hit western series The Virginian (1962).

Oct 23, 2022 · Gary Clarke played Trampas’ friend Steve Hill in The Virginian. He appeared in the first two seasons (as well as a handful of season 3 episodes) before his character was phased out.

Nov 8, 2023 · Gary Clarke (90), is one of the few original cast members still alive. Known for his role as "Steve Hill", Clarke continues to make appearances at events such as the 2022 Cowboy Way Jubilee. Roberta Shore (80), played "Betsy Garth" in the first four seasons of 'The Virginian'.

Nov 2, 2023 · Gary Clarke took on the role of Steve Hill, "Trampas"' friend in 'The Virginian'. He featured prominently in the show during the first two seasons, with a few appearances in the third season, spanning from 1962 to 1964 before his character's storyline transition.

Aug 30, 2023 · Gary Clarke played 'Steve Hill'. He was interviewed in Paul Green's "A History of Television's The Virginian" and stated that he got too cocky and demanded more episodes be built around his...

Jul 26, 2023 · Gary Clarke played "Steve Hill". He featured in the first two seasons and some episodes of season 3. He was eventually taken out of the show. Clarke also appeared in movies such as 'Dragstrip Riot' and ' How to Make a Monster' and had …

Feb 19, 2021 · Gary Clarke, now 87 years old, left The Virginian in 1964 to pursue other projects, although he stayed in touch with James Drury. The two were slated to work on a kids spinoff of The Virginian in 2015 titled Billy and the Bandit that never seemed to fully get off the ground.

Television actor famous as the character of Steve Hill on NBC’s The Virginian. Between 1962 and 1964, he appeared in over forty episodes of the western-themed series. The 91-year-old tv actor was born in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Aug 16, 2023 · After his run on The Virginian, Gary Clarke costarred in the western TV series, Hondo (1967). He played Army Captain Richards to Ralph Taeger’s Hondo.