Who is Chuck Connors?
Chuck Connors was actually born Kevin Joseph Connors. This Brooklyn native was born on April 10, 1921. He lived through the Great Depression with his parents and sister. His mother always found a way to feed the family, and Connors lived a pretty normal childhood. He was an altar boy but played sandlot ball at the Bay Ridge Boy’s Club in his free time. He was also mentored by John Flynn of Bay Ridge Celtic.
His Acting Credits
Apart from The Rifleman, the actor also starred in other films and TV shows over the years. When he knew he was not going to become a pro baseball player, he dove into Hollywood after snagging a role in Pat and Mike. His film credits also include South Sea Woman, Old Yeller, Trouble Along The Way, The Hired Gun, Move Over Darling, The Big Country, and Airplane II: The Sequel.