Biography of Claude Akins

Legendary actor Claude Marion Akins was known for his major roles on television and in movies. The most notable role of his has to be that of Sheriff Lobo in the 1970s television series B’J and the Bear and its spin-off.

Early life and education of Claude Akins

Claude Akins was born as Claude Marion Akins on May 25, 1926 in Nelson, Georgia, Akins as Claude Marion Akins. He grew up in Bedford, Indiana and served in the United States Army during World War II.

He graduated after the war from Northwestern University with a major in speech and drama. He also became a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. At the age of 5 he performed at a church where he played a bird.

Claude Akins’ career

Claude’s film career began with his appearance in the 1953 film From Here to Eternity. He also appeared in The Caine Mutiny and played Joe Burdette in Rio Bravo. Other notable roles from that era include acting in Merrill’s Marauders as Sgt Kolowicz, as Rocky in The Devil’s Brigade, as Jeremiah in Inherit the Wind, as Ben Lane in Comanche Station, as Seely Jones in A Distant Trumpet, Aldo in Battle for the Planet . of the Apes etc, other television roles include acting in The Sea Chase, Return of the Seven, Seasons of the Heart etc.

Akins’ television career is more prominent than his film career, as he was cast in several television roles. The Adventures of Superman, I Love Lucy, Frontier, My Friend Flicka, Boots and Saddles, The Restless Gun, Northwest Passage, Overland Trial, The Tall Man, The Legend of Jesse James, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Death Valley Days, Wagon Riverboat, like Jarret Sutton in Escape to Memphis, like Sheriff Jim Dark in Laramie, like Cord in Gunslinger, etc.

He guest starred in shows like Combat, The Twilight Zone, City Detective, Police Story, The Roaring 20’s to name a few. Other appearances include acting on Dan Raven, Perry Mason, The Lucy Show, Mr. Novak, The Big Valley, Movin’ On, Nashville 99, etc.

His most notable television role was as Sheriff Elroy P. Lobo on BJ and the Bear. His role was so impressive that a spin-off of the show was created in his name. He also appeared in the 1984 series The Master and was also in various TV commercials like Rollins Truck Leasing, PoliGrip and AAMCO Transmissions etc. His last television role was as a kidnapper in the film In the Heat of the Night.

Claude Akins net worth

According to celebrity net worth, he had a net worth of $2 million. She certainly would have risen if she had continued to be in movies and TV shows. Her biography and other details of her can be searched on various sites like a lifestyle.

The personal legacy of life and death of Claude Akins

This personality and legendary actor suffered from cancer and died from it on January 27, 1994 in Altadena, California. He was married to Teresa Fairfield-Akins on August 25, 1952. Together, this couple had three children.

Claude Marion Jr. , Wendy Akins , and Michele Akins were her children. His death at the age of 68 was a blow to the entertainment industry. He died on January 27, 1994, after suffering from cancer in Altadena, California, United States. Monuments to him have been created and erected all over the world, from golf tournaments to scholarships.

Also, his wife died in 1994.

Fast facts

• He was very friendly with everyone and also used to sign every autograph request.
• Before becoming an actor, he used to work as a limestone salesman.