James Drury

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James Child Drury Jr. (April 18, 1934 – April 6, 2020) was an American actor. He is best known for having played the title role in the 90-minute weekly Western television series The Virginian, which was broadcast on NBC from 1962 to 1971. Drury was born in New York City, the son of James Child Drury and Beatrice Crawford Drury. His father was a New York University professor of marketing. He grew up between New York City and Salem, Oregon, where his mother owned a farm. Drury contracted polio at the age of 10. He studied drama at New York University and took additional classes at UCLA to complete his degree after he began acting in films at MGM. On February 7, 1957, Drury married Cristall Othones, and fathered two sons, Timothy and James III. The couple divorced on November 23, 1964 and on April 27, 1968, he married Phyllis Jacqueline Mitchell; the marriage ended in divorce on January 30, 1979. His third marriage was to Carl Ann Head on July 30, 1979; it lasted until her death on August 25, 2019. Drury had three stepchildren from his previous marriages, a stepdaughter, Rhonda Brown, and two stepsons, Frederick Drury and Gary Schero. Drury died from natural causes on April 6, 2020. CLR

Most Popular James Drury Trailers

Total trailers found: 31

Backtrack! Trailer (1969)

26 May 1969

Sent to Mexico to buy a bull, a Wyoming cowhand (Doug McClure) teams up with three Texas Rangers to solve a robbery/murder.

Ten Who Dared Trailer (1960)

01 November 1960

The John Wesley Powell expedition of 1869 explores the dangerous Colorado River, withstands internal dissension, and finally discovers the Grand Canyon.

The Last Wagon Trailer (1956)

21 September 1956

When a handful of settlers survive an Apache attack on their wagon train they must put their lives into the hands of Comanche Todd, a white man who has lived with the Comanches most of his life and is wanted for the murder of three men.

Love Me Tender Trailer (1956)

15 November 1956

At the end of the Civil War, a Confederate team is ordered to rob a Union payroll train but the war ends leaving these men with their Union loot, until the Feds come looking for it.

Diane Trailer (1956)

12 January 1956

Asked by Francis I to tutor his son, Diane de Poitiers becomes the future King Henry II's mistress in 1500s France.

The Meanest Men in the West Trailer (1978)

04 May 1978

Bronson and Marvin star as murderous half-brothers who are running from the law as well as each other.

Forbidden Planet Trailer (1956)

23 March 1956

Starship C57D travels to planet Altair 4 in search of the crew of spaceship "Bellerophon," a scientific expedition that has been missing for twenty years.

Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus Trailer (1960)

21 January 1960

Angered at stern Uncle Daniel, Toby Tyler runs away from his foster home to join the circus, where he soon befriends Mr.

Walker, Texas Ranger: One Riot, One Ranger Trailer (1993)

21 April 1993

Among the issues Walker has to deal with: a new partner named Trivette, a group of men terrorizing a circus family who camp out at his home, and some bad guys who plan on the ultimate bank caper.

Blackboard Jungle Trailer (1955)

25 March 1955

Richard Dadier is a teacher at North Manual High School, an inner-city school where many of the pupils frequently engage in anti-social behavior.

The Virginian Trailer (2000)

09 January 2000

A cowboy finds himself betrayed by his best friend and must choose between bringing him to justice and alienating the pretty schoolteacher he is in love with.

Good Day for a Hanging Trailer (1959)

01 January 1959

As a youth, Eddie came into the town with his gang to rob the bank, but was caught and convicted. Marshal Ben helped him to become a honorable citizen.

Maverick Trailer (1994)

20 May 1994

Bret Maverick is a gambler who would rather con someone than fight them, and needs an additional $3k in order to enter a winner-takes-all poker game beginning in a few days.

The Bull of the West Trailer (1972)

04 May 1972

Two episodes of the TV series "The Virginian" edited together: "Duel at Shiloh" (2 Jan. 1963) and "Nobility of Kings" (10 Nov.

When the West Was Fun: A Western Reunion Trailer (1979)

05 June 1979

Some of TV and film's popular western actors reunite in this tribute special hosted by Glenn Ford.

The Final Hour Trailer (1965)

27 May 1965

Two episodes of the TV series "The Virginian" edited together.

The Cartoon Cowboys: Spirit of the Alamo Trailer (2015)

01 August 2015

Escorting a wagon full of children from their hometown of Tumbleweed Valley to the remains of the Alamo in Texas, singing cowboy band Riders In The Sky keep the kids entertained with songs and stories of the Alamo's most-famous defender: Davy Crockett!

Hell to Pay Trailer (2005)

12 August 2005

Ten legendary Western stars are reunited in this action-packed tale of brothers at odds-one a decorated soldier and reluctant hero, the other a gambler who keeps company with card sharks and corrupt women-in a small mining town torn apart by civil war.

The Devil's Children Trailer (1962)

05 December 1962

An old farmer, who has raised his daughter and son with the utmost severity, is soon faced with a mess in the family: the daughter sets fire to a barn, is shot while trying to escape, the son becomes an avenging murderer and almost sends an innocent.

Bernardine Trailer (1957)

24 July 1957

A teenager pines for (and sings about) his dream girl.

The Young Warriors Trailer (1967)

03 February 1967

In World War II, a tough sergeant is put in charge of a squad of young recruits and assigned to lead them on a mission against the Germans.

Bitter Heritage Trailer (1958)

07 August 1958

A powerful story of the son of America's most famous outlaw: Jesse James. Jesse, Jr. struggles to return to the town which his father lived.

The Brazen Bell Trailer (1964)

18 March 1964

The Devil and Miss Sarah Trailer (1971)

04 December 1971

A notorious outlaw being escorted to prison by a homesteader and his wife turns out to have satanic powers.

Ride the High Country Trailer (1962)

20 June 1962

An ex-lawman is hired to transport gold from a mining community through dangerous territory. But what he doesn't realize is that his partner and old friend is plotting to double-cross him.

Pollyanna Trailer (1960)

19 May 1960

A young girl comes to an embittered town and confronts its attitude with her determination to see the best in life.

Breakout Trailer (1970)

08 December 1970

A prison inmate comes up with a plan to break out in order to be near his wife--and also the $50,000 in stolen cash for which he was originally imprisoned.

Third of a Man Trailer (1962)

16 May 1962

A prominent man in a small U.S. town, tries to forget his brother in a mental home, but the director of the hospital sets about his rehabilitation.

Rapids Ahead/Bear Country Trailer (1960)

16 October 1960

The first half is a salute to John Wesley Powell, the first man to explore the Colorado River. Walt Disney presents a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Ten Who Dared on the same waters.

The Gambler Returns: The Luck Of The Draw Trailer (1991)

03 November 1991

Hawkes, Jones and Cassidy are on their way to the biggest poker game in history. But a few folks want to see them fold before they even get there.

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. Trailer (1993)

27 August 1993

The feature-length pilot episode follows Brisco County Jr. is hired by the attorney of a group of robber barons to track down and apprehend the infamous John Bly and his gang, a job that was previously entrusted to his late father Brisco County Sr.