Rod McGaughy

Rodney Henry McGaughy (December 19, 1923 – October 10, 2011) was an American film and television actor.

Rod McGaughy
McGaughy (center) with Doug McClure and Marilyn Wayne in The Virginian, 1965
Born	Rodney Henry McGaughy (1923-12-19)December 19, 1923 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died	October 10, 2011(2011-10-10) (aged 87) Westlake Village, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Film and television actor

Life and career

McGaughy was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of Rubin McGaughy and Allie May, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.^[1] He served in the armed forces during World War II.^[2] He began his screen career in 1955, appearing in the syndicated western television series Annie Oakley. In 1958, he played an uncredited role of a townsman in an episode of the NBC western television series The Californians. During his screen career, he performed on rodeo,^[3][4][5] and was a stuntman in the 1965 film The Great Race.^[6]

McGaughy performing on rodeo, 1956

Later in his career, McGaughy guest-starred in numerous television programs including Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Death Valley Days, The Untouchables, The Fugitive, The Waltons, Have Gun – Will Travel, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, The Deputy, Wanted Dead or Alive, Tombstone Territory and The Virginian.^[7] He also appeared in numerous films such as Gunfight in Abilene, A Big Hand for the Little Lady, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance,^[8] Support Your Local Gunfighter, Young Jesse James, Seven Ways from Sundown, Posse from Hell, Texas Across the River and Blazing Saddles.^[9]

McGaughy retired from acting in 1982, last appearing in the NBC historical drama television series Little House on the Prairie.^[10]

Death

McGaughy died on October 10, 2011, in Westlake Village, California, at the age of 87.^[11][12]