John Smith (born Robert Errol Van Orden, March 6, 1931 – January 25, 1995) was an American actor primarily appearing in westerns and was considered the ideal cowboy. He had his leading roles in two NBC western television series, Cimarron City and Laramie.

Aug 26, 2023 · But among John Smith’s myriad of TV and film appearances, his roles in the television shows Cimarron City and Laramie are what gave him the huge popularity he enjoyed in his lifetime. He first joined Laramie when he was cast in the lead role of Slim Sherman in 1959.

A Revue Studios production, the program originally starred John Smith as Slim Sherman, owner of the Sherman Ranch, along with his younger brother Andy, played by Robert L. Crawford Jr.; Robert Fuller as Jess Harper, an immature, hot-headed drifter who shows up at the Sherman Ranch in the premiere episode; and Hoagy Carmichael as Jonesy, who ...

Laramie: With Robert Fuller, John Smith, Spring Byington, Dennis Holmes. In the 1870s Wyoming Territory, Slim Sherman and his 14-year-old brother Andy try to hang on to their ranch after their father's death.

Jun 2, 2023 · John Smith (Slim Sherman) John Smith, who portrayed Slim Sherman on “Laramie”, continued his acting career after the show ended. In 1964, Hollywood legend John Wayne cast Smith in the film “Circus World”. Smith also made several guest appearances on TV shows such as “The Rounders”, “Hondo”, and “The Virginian”.

Feb 21, 2025 · Laramie is an American Western television series that aired on NBC from 1959 to 1963 and centered around the Sherman Ranch in Wyoming, focusing on its owners, Slim Sherman and his younger brother Andy, played by John Smith and Robert L. …

Sep 6, 2023 · In 1959, Smith landed his most famous role as Slim Sherman, a rancher who runs a stagecoach stop with his younger brother Andy (Robert Crawford Jr.), on the NBC western series Laramie. The show also starred Robert Fuller as Jess Harper, a drifter who becomes Slim’s partner and friend.

Sep 26, 2024 · John Smith (March 6, 1931 January 25, 1995) was an American actor remembered in particular for his leading roles in two NBC western television series, Cimarron City and Laramie. A descendant of Peter Stuyvesant, the Dutch governor of New Netherland in the 17th century, Smith was born in Los Angele

Laramie Fact - At one time it was thought that John Smith would leave the show to do other things. So Don Durant was set up as a replacement in the role of Gandy. Gandy appeared in one episode "No Place To Run" and he was good in the role. However John stayed until Laramie ended its run in 1963.

Feb 8, 1995 · John Smith, who starred in the television westerns "Laramie" and "Cimarron City," died on Jan. 25 at his home here. He was 63. The cause was cirrhosis of the liver, according to a spokesman...