Kelo Henderson | |
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 Henderson in 26 Men, 1957 | |
| Born | Paul Lars Henderson, Jr.[1] August 8, 1923 Pueblo, Colorado, U.S. |
| Died | December 10, 2019 (aged 96) Ridgecrest, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television actor |
| Spouse | Gail Henderson[2] |
| Children | 2[3] |
Paul Lars Henderson, Jr. (August 8, 1923[1][4] – December 10, 2019) was an American film and television actor.[1] He was known for playing Clint Travis in the American western television series 26 Men.[1][5]
Henderson was born and raised on a ranch in Pueblo, Colorado,[3][6] and became an expert marksman.[1] He attended Santa Monica High School, graduating in 1942. He then joined the Merchant Marine, training in Navy boot camp and at the United States Merchant Marine Academy before serving until the end of World War II.[4] On being discharged he moved to Santa Monica, California.[4]
Henderson began his screen career in 1957, appearing in the television series Cheyenne,[3] and adopting the stage name Kelo Henderson.[4] He then co-starred in the western television series 26 Men, playing Clint Travis.[7]
After the series ended in 1959, Henderson appeared in films and television programs, including Tales of Wells Fargo. Return to Warbow, Sergeant Preston of the Yukon and Saddle the Wind.[1] He also appeared in two films, The Treasure of the Aztecs and The Pyramid of the Sun God, playing Frank Wilson in both of the films.[1] In 2003, he was honored with the Golden Boot Award.[1]
Henderson died in December 2019 from complications of surgical procedure in Ridgecrest, California, at the age of 96.[1][4]
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Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | The Last Stagecoach West | Henchman | Uncredited |
| 1957 | The Monolith Monsters | Police Dispatcher | Uncredited |
| 1958 | Return to Warbow | Guard | Uncredited |
| 1958 | Saddle the Wind | Cowboy | Uncredited |
| 1965 | The Treasure of the Aztecs | Frank Wilson | |
| 1965 | The Pyramid of the Sun God | (final film role) |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Lentz, Harris (October 28, 2020). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2019. McFarland. p. 187. ISBN 9781476640594 – via Google Books.
- ^ Fagen, Herb (1996). White Hats and Silver Spurs: Interviews with 24 Stars of Film and Television Westerns of the Thirties Through the Sixties. McFarland. p. 91. ISBN 9780786402007 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b c Aaker, Everett (1997). Television Western Players of the Fifties: A Biographical Encyclopedia of All Regular Cast Members in Western Series, 1949-1959. McFarland. pp. 273–274. ISBN 9780786402847 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b c d e "Paul 'Kelo' Henderson". The News Review. Ridgecrest, California. January 24, 2020. Archived from the original on September 24, 2020. Retrieved October 30, 2021 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ Brode, Douglas (October 15, 2009). Shooting Stars of the Small Screen: Encyclopedia of TV Western Actors, 1946–Present. University of Texas Press. p. 169. ISBN 9780292718494 – via Google Books.
- ^ "(untitled brief)". The Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri. July 27, 1958. p. 81. Retrieved October 30, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Fast-Drawing TV Star Here". The Austin American. Austin, Texas. August 5, 1959. p. 1. Retrieved October 30, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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