Tim Hovey (June 19, 1945 â€" September 9, 1989) was a former American
child actor during the 1950s. He later became a musician, road manager
and an audio engineer for rock bands.Born in Los Angeles, California,
Hovey was discovered by a talent agent who saw his photo in the window
of a photography shop. In 1955, he made his acting debut in an episode
of Lassie. Later that year, he made his film debut as Tiger Flaherty
opposite Charlton Heston in The Private War of Major Benson.From 1955
to 1959, Hovey worked steadily in films and television, often playing
characters younger than his real age due to his small stature. In
1957, he was signed to a film contract with Universal-International.
While working at U-I, Hovey appeared in the Westerns Slim Carter and
Money, Women and Guns, both opposite Jock Mahoney.
child actor during the 1950s. He later became a musician, road manager
and an audio engineer for rock bands.Born in Los Angeles, California,
Hovey was discovered by a talent agent who saw his photo in the window
of a photography shop. In 1955, he made his acting debut in an episode
of Lassie. Later that year, he made his film debut as Tiger Flaherty
opposite Charlton Heston in The Private War of Major Benson.From 1955
to 1959, Hovey worked steadily in films and television, often playing
characters younger than his real age due to his small stature. In
1957, he was signed to a film contract with Universal-International.
While working at U-I, Hovey appeared in the Westerns Slim Carter and
Money, Women and Guns, both opposite Jock Mahoney.
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