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Ray Teal

Ray Elgin Teal (January 12, 1902 – April 2, 1976) was an American actor who appeared in more than 300 television shows and movies during his 40 year career. His most famous role was as Sheriff Roy Coffee on the television series Bonanza (1959–1972), which was only one of dozens of sheriffs on television and in movies that he played during his long and…

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Occupation
Actor
Education
University of California
Born
Ray Elgin Teal (1902-01-12)January 12, 1902 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Died
April 2, 1976(1976-04-02) (aged 74) Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Other name
Ray E. Teal
Spouse
Louise Laraway

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Ray Teal

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Avg. degree1.97
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Ray Teal

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related to External links · 2
Ray Teal → Biography, IMDbBonanza
Born · 1
Ray Teal → Ray Elgin Teal (1902-01-12)January 12, 1902 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Died · 1
Ray Teal → April 2, 1976(1976-04-02) (aged 74) Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Education · 1
Ray Teal → University of California
Occupation · 1
Ray Teal → Actor
Other name · 1
Ray Teal → Ray E. Teal
Spouse · 1
Ray Teal → Louise Laraway
Years active · 1
Ray Teal → 1937–1974

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Ray TealBornRay Elgin Teal (1902-01-12)January 12, 1902 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.1.00infobox
Ray TealDiedApril 2, 1976(1976-04-02) (aged 74) Santa Monica, California, U.S.1.00infobox
Ray TealEducationUniversity of California1.00infobox
Ray TealOccupationActor1.00infobox
Ray TealOther nameRay E. Teal1.00infobox
Ray TealSpouseLouise Laraway1.00infobox
Ray TealYears active1937–19741.00infobox
Western Jamboreeinstance ofHe appeared in pictures0.80text
Ray Tealrelated to External linksBiography0.60section
Ray Tealrelated to External linksIMDbBonanza0.60section

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