Dick Shane | |
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 Shane in 1967 | |
| Born | Richard Lee Cheshire July 22, 1932 Cheshire, Oregon, U.S. |
| Died | June 29, 2014 (aged 81) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Occupations | Actor, stuntman |
Richard Lee Cheshire (July 22, 1932 – June 29, 2014) was an American actor and stuntman. He was best known for playing the recurring role of Dick, a ranch hand in the American western television series The Virginian.
Shane was born in Cheshire, Oregon. He was the brother of Choya Shane, a stuntman. At a young age, he worked for farmers, and in a logging company. He studied acting at the Jimmy Best Acting School. He began his screen career in 1960, becoming a stuntman for Anthony Mann's film Cimarron. He stunt doubled for actors Clu Gulager, Stewart Granger and Fernando Lamas.
Later in his career, Shane played the recurring role of Dick, a ranch hand in the NBC western television series The Virginian. Aside from his role, he served as a stunt double for James Drury in the television series. He guest-starred in television programs including Highway Patrol and Iron Horse, and appeared in the 1975 film Gone with the West.
Shane died on June 29, 2014, in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the age of 81.
