Bill Edwards (September 14, 1918 â€" December 21, 1999) was an
American film and television actor, championship rodeo rider, and
artist.Born in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, Edwards began drawing horses
as a child and continued drawing as he grew up on a Wyoming ranch.
From this lifestyle, Bill was to become a championship rodeo
rider.Broken bones brought his riding career to a halt, and the
6-foot-5 Bill Edwards became a model in New York City. An agent
brought him to Hollywood in the early 1940s. He was under contract to
Paramount Pictures for nearly a decade, after which he turned to
art.In addition to Western films, the blonde, blue-eyed Edwards had
featured roles in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay and Hail the
Conquering Hero, both released in 1944.
American film and television actor, championship rodeo rider, and
artist.Born in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, Edwards began drawing horses
as a child and continued drawing as he grew up on a Wyoming ranch.
From this lifestyle, Bill was to become a championship rodeo
rider.Broken bones brought his riding career to a halt, and the
6-foot-5 Bill Edwards became a model in New York City. An agent
brought him to Hollywood in the early 1940s. He was under contract to
Paramount Pictures for nearly a decade, after which he turned to
art.In addition to Western films, the blonde, blue-eyed Edwards had
featured roles in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay and Hail the
Conquering Hero, both released in 1944.
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