Mini bio 1 clayton moore grew up in chicago, illinois and although his father wanted him to become a doctor, he had visions of something a little more glamorous. Clayton moore was an american actor best known for playing the fictional western character. To read his full life story with pictures get the book i was that masked man by clayton moore written by frank thompson. He began his career as a child, as an acrobat in the circus. In 1938 he went to hollywood and acted in minor roles in class b western. Sir roger moore biography affair, married, wife, nationality, net worth, height married biography who is sir roger moore. Clayton moore in indiana in records found whitepages. Find clayton moore phone, address, facebook, insatgram, twitter and email on ourbiography, the leading online directory. I was that masked man by moore and frank thompson is a really nice biography of clayton lone ranger moore. Clayton moore has given us a true gem in book form. Moore in his 1996 autobiography i was that masked man noted that hollywood producer edward small persuaded him around 1940 to adopt the stage name clayton. Clayton moore biography, movie highlights and photos. The dark, handsome chicagoan worked as a model and circus aerialist before heading to hollywood as a stuntman and extra in 1938. Stephanie clayton books, biography, contact information.
Naturally athletic, he practiced gymnastics during family summer vacations in canada, eventually joining the trapeze act the flying behrs at 19. Using his own words as quoted from his book i was that masked man. It is the autobiography of clayton moore, who not only played the lone ranger on television, but became. Stephanie clayton is a published illustrator of childrens books. In the aftermath of that disastrous johnny depp movie, it was reassuring to discover a man who truly emulated the heroic character he played on television and the big screen. He is wellspoken, funny, educational, yet poignant and received a standing ovation at the conclusion of his talk. Whenever anyone thinks of tonto, its the image of jay silverheels that comes to mind. A circus acrobat from the age of eight, clayton moore had performed as an aerialist with two circuses and at one worlds fair before turning 20. He also played siman templar in the television series the saint between 1962 and 1969. Clayton moore, whose hearty hiyo, silver resounded on television.
It doesnt matter that i am clayton moore, an actor, and that the lone ranger is a legendary figure of folklore. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Born jack carlton moore in chicago, illinois, moore became a circus acrobat by age 8. In 1999 he announced that he was suffering from a rare brain disorder, progressive. According to his autobiography, around 1940 hollywood producer edward small persuaded him to adopt the stage name clayton moore.
Clayton moore, jack carlton moore, american actor who delighted. Clayton moore w, 46 kennebec, sd background report at. Jan claytons life, like a lassie tv show, has had its. This article was most recently revised and updated by karen sparks, director and editor, britannica book of the year. In this plainspoken autobiography by the man who played the lone ranger on tv from 1949 to 1957, moore professes to have followed the principles of the. Clayton moore, jack carlton moore, american actor who delighted television fans during the 1950s as the title character in the series the lone ranger, portraying the masked crusader who pursued villains with a hearty call to his horsehiyo silver awayand was aided by tonto, his faithful. Published credits of stephanie clayton include suki and the invisible peacock suki providence house, suki and the magic sand dollar suki providence house, suki and the old umbrella suki providence house, and suki and the wonder star suki providence house. Join facebook to connect with clayton moore and others you may know. In more ways than i can count, we have become one and the same. He played the british secret agent james bond in seven feature films between 1973 and 1985.
He was a great role model for generations of children and childrenatheart. Although bestknown as tvs the lone ranger, clayton moore also appeared in dozens of westerns and serials in the 1940s and 50s. Clayton moore, also known as jack carlton moore, was born in. Jan claytons life, like a lassie tv show, has had its dramas, but the ending is of course happy this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Christian science monitor with interview dallas morning news. Clayton moore, whose hearty hiyo, silver resounded on television throughout the 1950s and who personally identified so strongly with the lone ranger character that he refused even in old. Originally published in the britannica book of the year. In the past, clayton has also been known as clayton w moore. This biography, written with frank thompson, author of lost movies, details moores. Army air forces during world war ii and made training films targetinvisible, etc. Find bio, credits and filmography information for clayton moore on allmovie a circus acrobat from the age of eight, clayton moore had performed as an aerialist with two find bio, credits and filmography information for clayton moore on allmovie a circus acrobat from the age of eight, clayton moore had performed as an aerialist with two. Clayton moore grew up in chicago, illinois and although his father wanted him to. He was an occasional player in b westerns and republic studio cliffhangers.
London, england composer, cabaret comedian and film and stage actor who was at his best when performing with peter cook in the comedy revue beyond the fringe. Actor cpl clayton moore us army air force served short bio. Jay silverheels born harold jay smith, may 26, 1912 march 5, 1980 was a mohawk actor and athlete. Best remembered as the lone ranger, moore served in the us army air forces during world war ii and made training films targetinvisible, etc. Primarily known for playing tvs masked man, the lone ranger, a role in which he had to train his. If you really love the lone ranger, you will adore this book. Clark professor of business administration at the harvard business school. Date title category tarot readings for writers and creatives designed to remove blocks. Clayton moore grew up in chicago, illinois and although his father wanted him to become a doctor, he had visions of something a little more glamorous. Clayton moore and phyllis coates in jungle drums of africa 1953. This book was very well written and a pleasure to read. He portrayed the masked crusader who pursued villains with a hearty call to his horse.
His films include 10 1979, arthur 1981 and micki and maude 1984. With him are jay silverheels as tonto and their horses, silver and. He became a male model in new york, then struck out for hollywood in 1938 to seek out acting jobs. Astro clay astronaut, speaker and author clayton anderson. More important than the lone ranger being clayton moore was the fact that. Clayton moore the lone ranger served in wwii in the us. Subsequently, he was cast as an occasional player in b westerns and the lead in four republic studio cliffhangers and in two films for columbia pictures. In addition to his most recent book, competing against luck, he is the author of nine books, including several new york times bestsellers the innovators dilemma, the innovators solution, disrupting class, and and most recently how will you measure your life. Clayton moore played the lone ranger for the majority of the episodes, and jay silverheels became the embodied tonto. The only downside to this paperback version of the book is the poor photo reproduction quality. Clayton moore biography clayton moore was an american actor who delighted television fans during the 1950s as the title character in the series the lone ranger. Clayton moore is the author of i was that masked man 4.
Clayton moore september 14, 1914 december 28, 1999 was an american actor. Claytonthomas has been inducted into the canadian music hall of fame and in 2007 his jazzrock composition spinning wheel was enshrined in the canadian songwriters hall of fame. Chicago actor who played the eponymous character in 169 episodes of televisions the lone ranger 19491957, as well as in two films. He was well known for his role as tonto, the faithful native american companion of the lone ranger 3 4 in the american western television series the lone ranger. We found records for clayton moore in crown point, silver lake and 21 other cities in indiana. Jay silverheels passing on march 5, 1980, left an incredible void in the world of the lone ranger. I was so happy to see this autobiography of clayton moore, and the book. Im clayton moore, a professional writer as well as a consultant in a variety of other trades, including training, grant writing, nonprofit management, and volunteer engagement. Clayton moore september 14, 1914 december 28, 1999 was an american actor best known for playing the fictional western character the lone ranger from 19491951 and 19541957 on the television series of the same name. I was that masked man kindle edition by clayton moore, frank. Clayton moore bio, age, spouse, lone ranger, net worth, death. Clayton moore grew up in chicago, illinois and although his father wanted him to become a doctor.
John hart temporarily replaced clayton moore as the masked man on the the lone ranger television series beginning in 1952. There is a chapter devoted to jay silverheals, tonto. The softcover version measures 6 inches wide x 9 inches high, has about 270 pages, and the appendices in the back of the book include a moore. Biography close the full biography although bestknown as tvs the lone ranger, clayton moore also appeared in dozens of westerns and serials in the 1940s and 50s. As a young man, moore worked successfully as a john robert powers model.
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