Buck also appeared in some classic westerns, including Have Gun Will Travel with Richard Boone and The Rebel with Nick Adams.
Before he landed the role as Newly O'Brian on Gunsmoke, he actually guest-starred on the series as a villain.
Buck studied theatre at the University of Southern California.
Buck has had a role in an amazing 50 films!
Buck was recently inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Buck's movie career began in 1963 with a part in the movie Johnny Shiloh.
Buck received the "National Festival of the West" award in 1998. Another Gunsmoke star, Dennis Weaver, also received this award before his death in 2006.
Buck received "The Wrangler" award in 1972.
Buck named his second son "Matthew" after James Arness' Gunsmoke character, Marshall Matt Dillon.
Buck is the son of fellow actor Dub Taylor.
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