Claude Akins was a prolific actor, born on May 25, 1926 in Nelson, GA. He earned over 200 acting credits in movies and TV over the course of his career, including the role of Sheriff Elroy S. Lobo in two TV series: BJ and the Bear and its spin-off The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo. He was a beloved actor who left a lasting legacy in the entertainment industry.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $2 million (2024)
About
Portrayed the role of Sheriff Elroy S. Lobo in two TV series: BJ and the Bear and its spin-off The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo. He earned over 200 acting credits including movies and TV over the course of his career.
Before Fame
He pledged into the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity at Northwestern University.
Trivia
From Here to Eternity was his first film in 1953, and in 1954, he played a seaman in The Caine Mutiny.
Family Life
He married Therese Fairfield in 1952, and the couple had three children.
Associated With
He worked with the great John Wayne on the film Rio Bravo.