Dan Haggerty

American actor in Grizzly Adams

Dan Haggerty - American actor in Grizzly Adams
Born

November 19th, 1941
83 years ago

Died

2016
9 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

Links & References

An American actor and producer gained recognition for the television series The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams, which aired in the 1970s. Haggerty portrayed the lead character, a gentle man living in the wilderness with bears. The show became a cultural touchstone and contributed to a resurgence of interest in wildlife and nature programming. In addition to acting, he worked as a producer on various projects. Haggerty also appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career, including roles in movies such as The Lifetime of Grizzly Adams and roles in series like The Fall Guy. His career spanned several decades, and he became a recognizable figure in American pop culture.

Starred in The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams

Appeared in The Fall Guy

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