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On Sept. 14, 1972, The Time reported that actor William Boyd, who portrayed Hopalong Cassidy, the silver-haired paragon of Western virtue in 92 motion picture and television films had died. He was 77.
Feb 2, 2024 · Actor William Boyd, from the popular "Hopalong Cassidy" motion pictures, poses behind a 1898 Pioneer Road Coach, at an exhibit in the Museum of the New York Historical Society, on Dec. 2, 1946.
Aug 19, 2009 · 1895-1972 Movie/TV Cowboy: Hopalong Cassidy was one of America’s greatest Cowboy heroes. Originally created in novels and short stories by author Clarence E. Mulford, Hopalong Cassidy was immortalized by actor, William Boyd. His likeness was brought to millions through movies, television, radio, novels and over 2,400 authorized merchandising items during the ‘40s and ‘50s. […]
May 5, 2024 · William Boyd Played Hopalong Cassidy in Over 50 Westerns In the early 20th century, author Clarence E. Mulford penned a tale of Western fiction that centered on a cowboy named Hopalong Cassidy.
William Boyd (1895-1972) was an actor known for his roles in western films. Originally from Ohio, he moved to California to find work after the death of his father. He broke into the film industry as an extra, and built his fame over the 1920s. In 1935, he received the role for which he is best known: Hopalong Cassidy.
Oct 31, 2022 · A WORD ON WESTERN’s Exclusive Salute to William Boyd, born June 5, 1895. Bill Boyd’s identification with fictional cowboy hero Hopalong Cassidy made him ric...
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Appearing in such films as "The Volga Boatman" and "King of Kings," Boyd became something of a romantic hero in the 1920s. In 1931, a case of mistaken identity plunged Boyd's career into darkness. A Broadway actor, also named William Boyd, was arrested at a drinking and gambling party.
