Gary Clarke

Gary Clarke (born Clarke Frederick L'Amoreaux; August 16, 1933) is an American actor best known for his role as Steve Hill in the NBC western television series The Virginian. Born in Los Angeles, California, Clarke grew up in the predominantly Chicano neighborhood of East Los Angeles. After high school, he pursued his passion for acting and won a role in a community theater play in San Gabriel. This led to more opportunities in plays in Glendale. Clarke made his screen debut in the 1958 film Dragstrip Riot and went on to have a successful career in film and television.