Pernell Roberts

Pernell Elvin Roberts, Jr. (May 18, 1928 – January 24, 2010) was an American stage, movie and television actor as well as singer. In addition to guest starring in over 60 television series, he was widely known for his roles as Ben Cartwright's eldest son, Adam Cartwright, on the western series Bonanza, a role he played from 1959 to 1965 — and as chief surgeon Dr. John McIntyre, the title character on Trapper John, M.D. (1979–1986).

He was also widely known for his life-long activism, which included participation in the Selma to Montgomery marches in 1965 and pressuring NBC to refrain from hiring whites to portray minority characters.

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Pernell Roberts is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 28 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Trapper John, M.D. (1979), Vega$ (1978), Bonanza (1959), Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958), Diagnosis: Murder (1993), The Merv Griffin Show (1962), The Love Boat (1977), Mission: Impossible (1966). The recorded credits span 1948 to 1993, including 0 movies and 28 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.