Pernell Elven Roberts Jr. (May 18, 1928 – January 24, 2010) was an American stage, film, and television actor, activist, and singer.

Pernell Roberts died on January 24, 2010. He was the longest living Bonanza (1959) cast member, followed by Lorne Greene, who played his TV father in the series.

Aug 10, 2023 · Pernell died from pancreatic cancer on 24 January 2010, aged 81. Pernell was raised in Waycross as an only child, by his mother Minnie ‘Betty’ Myrtle Morgan Roberts who …

Pernell Elvin Roberts, Jr. was born on May 18, 1928, in Waycross, as the only child of Pernell and Betty Roberts. Mr. Roberts, Sr. worked for the Dr. Pepper Bottling Company. They were …

Jul 18, 2025 · Despite achieving nationwide fame through his appearances in the long-running classic “Bonanza” western drama series, Pernell’s career also included prolific roles on …

Jan 24, 2010 · Pernell Elvin Roberts, Jr. (May 18, 1928 – January 24, 2010) was an American stage, movie and television actor as well as singer.

Born Pernell Elvin Roberts, Jr. on May 18, 1928, in North Carolina and moved to Waycross as an infant, he was singing in local USO shows while still in high school (where he appeared in …

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Jan 24, 2010 · Pernell Elvin Roberts, Jr. was an American stage, movie and television actor as well as singer. In addition to guest starring in over 60 television series.

Oct 9, 2024 · He retired from television and film acting in 1997, and passed away at the age of 81 in 2010. Pernell Roberts became famous for playing Adam Cartwright on Bonanza, only to …