Robert Hinkle (stuntman)

Robert Hinkle (born 1930),[1] also known as Texas Bob,[1] is an American actor, director, producer and stuntman.

Robert Hinkle
Hinkle in Annie Oakley, 1957
Born1930 (age 93–94)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • director
  • producer
  • stuntman

Life and career

Hinkle was born and raised in Brownfield, Texas.[2] He served in the United States Air Force.[1]

Hinkle began his career in 1952, becoming a stuntman for Budd Boetticher's film Bronco Buster. He then performed stunts for actors, Richard Burton, Robert Mitchum, John Wayne, Charlton Heston, Rock Hudson and Jim Davis.[1]

Hinkle's television appearances included Gunsmoke,[3] Bonanza, Tales of Wells Fargo, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Tombstone Territory and Wagon Train.[1][4][5]

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