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George Cadogan Gardner McKay (June 10, 1932 – November 21, 2001) was an American actor, artist, and author. He is best known for the lead role in the TV series Adventures in Paradise, based loosely on the writings of James Michener.
Gardner McKay. Writer: Me.. Gardner is the son of Deane McKay, an ad executive, and Catherine. He was raised in New York and Paris. He attended Cornell University two years but left when his father died. He worked in advertising for 6 months but found that he could not stand it.
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Jun 24, 2021 · “Almost Too Pretty to Be True”—Gardner McKay Is the ’60s Heartthrob Actor You Never Knew. By Laird Borrelli-Persson. June 24, 2021. Since it’s the spring menswear season, let’s play a game of...
Nov 23, 2001 · Gardner McKay, who became famous as the star of the 1960's television series "Adventures in Paradise" but abandoned the spotlight to move to the Amazon jungle, died at his...
Gardner McKay. Writer: Me.. Gardner is the son of Deane McKay, an ad executive, and Catherine. He was raised in New York and Paris. He attended Cornell University two years but left when his father died. He worked in advertising for 6 months but found that he could not stand it.
- June 10, 1932
- November 21, 2001
Learn about the life and works of Gardner McKay, a prolific and award-winning playwright and author who also wrote stories, sculpted, and taught. Explore his novels, plays, radio shows, and more on his official website.
Gardner McKay was best known for his role as Capt. Adam Troy in the TV series "Adventures in Paradise" and for his play Sea Marks, a regional theatre favorite. He also wrote novels, short stories and was a theatre critic.
