Rory Calhoun (born August 8, 1922 – died April 28, 1999), was an American actor.

Born Francis Timothy McCown in Los Angeles, California, he starred in more than eighty motion pictures and a large number of television episodes.

For his contribution to the motion picture industry, Calhoun has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7007 Hollywood Blvd. and a second star at 1750 Vine Street for his work in television.

References to Rory Calhoun

• In the episode of "The Simpsons" entitled 2 Dozen & 1 Greyhounds, Mr. Burns spares a puppy from becoming part of a tuxedo because the puppy stands on its hind legs and inexplicably reminds him of Rory Calhoun.

References

1. Dogs on "The Simpsons". Retrieved 2005-04-01.

See also

• Other notable figures in Western films