Stan Paregien, Editor
Ernest Grafe
Ernest Grafe, write, has worked as a reporter for newspapers, TV and radio stations. He's been a ranch hand in New Mexico and a gold miner in South Dakota. And he has written many novels along the way. He is the author of these "Jake Logan" books for Berkeley/Jove: Slocum in Deadwood, Slocum's Good Deed, The Silver Ranch Fight and Denver Gold.
Don Graham
Don Graham, author, lectures on "Life and Literature of the Southwest", on Western movies, and on the late movie star and native Texan, Audie Murphy. He has co-edited books on Texas literature.
He is the author of Cowboys and Cadillacs: How Hollywood Looks at Texas (Texas Monthly press, 1983), Critical Essays on Frank Norris (G.K. Hall, 1980), The Fiction of Frank Norris (University of Missouri Press, 1978), and Texas: A Literary Portrait (Corona, 1985). His articles have appeared in Texas Monthly. And he is the editor of South by Southwest: 24 Stories from Modern Times (University of Texas Press).
Tim Graham
Tim Graham, cowboy musician and singer, sings about the things he knows and loves. He was raised on a farm in the Midwest, where they raised pure breed Angus and Angus Hereford cross and did custom hay bailing.
Tim Graham has loved Cowboy music all of his life, and several years ago began to play and sing both traditional and contemporary Cowboy and Western Music. His album received a nomination for Best Cowboy Music Album from the Academy of Western Artists in 2000. That same year he was also honored with nominations for Best Western Vocalist and Rising Star. He also received a nomination for Best Western Vocalist in 2001.
Tim Graham's music and poetry are heard on radio stations in California, Oklahoma, and Texas, where his version of " Cattle Call " is a much-requested piece. He has been featured at the Ft. Worth Stock Show, the State Fair of Texas, Bosque County's Chisholm Trail Cowboy Gathering ( A Cowboy Tribute To President George W. and Laura Bush ), and The Western Heritage Classic, Abilene, Texas. He has performed at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum's Invitational Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is a regular performer at several state parks, as well as private and corporate events.
CLICK HERE to go to Tim Graham's own web site.
Stewart Granger
(Deceased)
Stewart Granger , actor, was born James Lablanche Stewart on May 6, 1913 in London, England.Granger appeared in more than 60 movies. His Western film credits include The Wild North (1952), The Last Hunt (1956), Gun Glory (1957), North to Alaska (1960) and Old Surehand (1965).
Deborah Kerr & Stewart Granger in
King Solomon's Mine (1950)He was married to Caroline LeCerf (1964-1969), actress Jean Simmons (1950-1960), and Elspeth March (1938-1948).
Stewart Granger died of cancer on Aug. 16, 1993 in Santa Monica, CA.
CLICK HERE to see the complete filmography of Stewart Granger.
Kirby Grant
Kirby Grant, actor, was born as Kirby Grant Hoon on Nov. 24, 1911 in Butte, MT. He was an accomplished violinist early in his life and even had his own dance band when he was still in his twenties.
Kirby Grant appeared in some of his earlier movies as "Robert Stanton," then adopted the stage name of Kirby Grant. He had the lead role in 136 episodes of the TV show, "Sky King," with Gloria Winters and Ron Hagerthy. This was a "cowboy in the sky" show in which he was a pilot of a twin engine Cessna, "the Song Bird". It started in 1953.
Though "Sky King" was a highly popular show during its run, Kirby Grant was unable to use it as a spring board to greater success in TV or in movies. Instead, his next steady job was traveling with the Carson and Barnes Circus. He did that until 1970.
Still later, he later bought the title and rights to the "Sky King" show. However, a fire destroyed all but the first 72 episodes.
His final work was as a public relations director for Sea World in Florida.
He had a massive heart attack in 1978, but he underwent a triple bypass surgery and survived. Kirby Grant died in a car wreck on October 30th, 1985 in Florida.
CLICK HERE to see the complete filmography of Kirby Grant.
This listing is far from complete and may contain errors.
Therefore, all Western entertainers and/or their agents
are requested to submit recommended changes by
contacting Stan Paregien through his e-mail address.
Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous;
sing, all you who are upright in heart!
--- Bible: Psalm 32:11
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