Tim McCoy

Tim McCoy (born April 10, 1891 - died January 29, 1978 ) was an American actor.

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Born Timothy John Fitzgerald McCoy in Saginaw, Michigan, he became a major film star most noted for his roles in Western films. He was so popular with youngsters as a cowboy star that he appeared on the cover of Wheaties cereal boxes. For his contribution to the film industry, McCoy was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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McCoy was also a decorated soldier in the United States Army during World War I and again in World War II in Europe, rising to the rank of Colonel with the Army Air Corps.

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In 1973, Tim McCoy was inducted into the Western Performers Hall of Fame at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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He died in 1978 at his ranch in Nogales, Arizona and his remains were brought back to his birthplace at Saginaw, Michigan for burial there in the Mount Olivet Cemetery.

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See also: films/">Other notable figures in Western films

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1891: 1891 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar)....

January 29: January 29 is the 29th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 336 days remaining, (337 in leap years)....

1978: 1978 was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar)....

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