Robert Hinkle (July 25, 1930 – March 3, 2026), also known as Texas Bob,[1] was an American actor, director, producer and stuntman.
Life and career
Hinkle was born on July 25, 1930, in Brownfield, Texas, where he was also raised.[2][3][1] He served in the United States Air Force.[1]
He began his career in 1952, becoming a stuntman for Budd Boetticher‘s film Bronco Buster. He then performed stunts for actors, Richard Burton, Robert Mitchum, John Wayne, Charlton Heston, Rock Hudson and Jim Davis.[1]
Hinkle’s television appearances included Gunsmoke,[4] Bonanza, Tales of Wells Fargo, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Tombstone Territory and Wagon Train.[1][5][6]
Hinkle died in Austin, Texas, on March 3, 2026, at the age of 95. He had suffered head, neck and back injuries during a fall on his driveway five days earlier.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d e Scott Freese, Gene (April 24, 2014). Hollywood Stunt Performers, 1910s-1970s: A Biographical Dictionary, 2d Ed. McFarland. pp. 130–131. ISBN 9780786476435 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b Barnes, Mike (30 March 2026). “Robert Hinkle, Who Taught Rock Hudson and Paul Newman to Talk Like a Texan, Dies at 95”. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ^ “Tall Texan And Dog To Star At Rodeo”. Wichita Falls Times. Wichita Falls, Texas. May 1, 1962. p. 18. Retrieved February 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ “Rose, Parade Route, Stars”. The Press Democrat. Santa Rosa, California. May 12, 1965. p. 59. Retrieved February 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Intn’l Shrine Clown Association (May 2003). Intn’l Shrine Clown Association. Turner Publishing Company. pp. 108–109. ISBN 9780938021254 – via Google Books.
- ^ Ryan, Jim (2006). The Rodeo and Hollywood: Rodeo Cowboys on Screen and Western Actors in the Arena. McFarland. p. 44. ISBN 9780786424702 – via Google Books.
