Tim McCoy

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

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April 10 - 1891 - January 29 - 1978 - American

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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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Saginaw, Michigan - Western film - Cowboy - Wheaties cereal boxes - 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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United States Army - World War I - World War II - 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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Western Performers Hall of Fame - National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum - 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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Nogales, Arizona - Saginaw, Michigan

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See also: Other notable figures in Western films

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