Bruce Yarnell

Bruce Yarnell

Known for

Acting

Born

December 28, 1935

Died

November 30, 1973 (aged 37)

Biography

Bruce Patane Altomari Yarnell (December 28, 1935 – November 30, 1973) was an American film, television, and theatre actor and singer. He stood at an impressive 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm) tall, adding to his commanding stage presence.

Yarnell began his career as a singer, studying opera and performing at the Earl Carroll Theatre in Los Angeles. He quickly transitioned to acting, making his Broadway debut in the original production of Camelot as Sir Lionel.

Yarnell also appeared in a number of films, including Irma la Douce (1963) and The Next Best Thing (2000).

Sadly, Yarnell's life was tragically cut short at the age of 37 when he died in a car accident. Despite his brief career, he left be...

Best known work

Bonanza
Bonanza
1959
Irma la Douce
Irma la Douce
1963
Hogan's Heroes
Hogan's Heroes
1965
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
The Road Hustlers
The Road Hustlers
1968
Outlaws
Outlaws
1960
Annie Get Your Gun
Annie Get Your Gun
1967
The Legend of Robin Hood
The Legend of Robin Hood
1968

Filmography

  1. 1968

    The Legend of Robin Hood

    as Little John

  2. 1968

    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InTV

    as Self (uncredited) (2 episodes)

  3. 1968

    The Road Hustlers

    as Matt Reedy

  4. 1967

    Annie Get Your Gun

    as Frank Butler

  5. 1965

    Hogan's HeroesTV

    as Captain Jeb Winslow (1 episode)

  6. 1963

    Irma la Douce

    as Hippolyte

  7. 1960

    OutlawsTV

    as Deputy Marshal Chalk Breeson (50 episodes)

  8. 1959

    BonanzaTV

    as Muley Jones (1 episode)

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