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Kirby Grant (November 24, 1911 – October 30, 1985), born Kirby Grant Hoon Jr., was a long-time B movie and television actor, mostly remembered for having played the title role in the Western-themed adventure television series Sky King.
Oct 31, 1985 · Kirby Grant, who starred as a wealthy Western rancher in the 1950's television series ''Sky King,'' died in a traffic accident today while on his way to view a space shuttle launching in Cape ...
Oct 30, 1985 · Kirby Grant, who gained fame on television as Sky King, was killed today in a car accident while en route to watch the launch of the space shuttle Challenger. Florida Highway Patrol Capt. Mike...
The television version starred Kirby Grant as Sky King and Gloria Winters as Penny. [7] Other regular characters included Sky's nephew Clipper, played by Ron Hagerthy , and Mitch the sheriff, portrayed by Ewing Mitchell .
Kirby Grant was killed in a road accident on Wednesday 30 October 1985 while on his way to watch the launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger at Cape Canaveral, Florida. He was to be honored by the shuttle astronauts for his achievements.
Kirby Grant. Actor: Gunman's Code. As a child, Kirby received a scholarship to the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago. Kirby won the scholarship as a violinist and singer, but he also dabbled as a sculptor. He would play a violinist in the film, I Dream Too Much (1935), which starred Henry Fonda.
Oct 31, 1985 · Television’s “Sky King” was killed Wednesday when his car crashed into a ditch as he was driving to watch the launch of the space shuttle Challenger.
Sep 26, 2021 · Kirby Grant, who entertained millions as the star of the popular Sky King radio and television series, was killed in a traffic accident near Titusville Tuesday as he drove to view the launch of...
Nov 29, 2020 · Kirby Grant reveals that he didn't want to make westerns in a rare 1977 interview. That's right! TV's most popular flying cowboy, Sky King, would much rather have been singing duets with Deanna...
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Oct 30, 1985 · TITUSVILLE, Fla. -- Kirby Grant, who played the heroic rancher-pilot in 'Sky King,' was killed Wednesday in a car accident while en route to watch a shuttle launch at the invitation of...
