William Boyd, a highly acclaimed American actor, made a lasting impression on the silver screen during the 1940s through his extensive series of Hopalong Cassidy Westerns. Within this remarkable filmography, Boyd brought to life the energetic and youthful character of Johnny Travers, a role that would forever tie him to the iconic Hopalong Cassidy persona.
Personal Details
BornJan 28, 1920 Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Spouse
Carmella Bergstrom
( Aug 28, 1946 to May 10, 2025 )Donivee Lee
( Jun 26, 1942 to May 10, 2025 )
Biography
Career
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1949

Masked Raiders as Luke Trevitt
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1948

Son of God's Country as Frank Thornton
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Partners of the Sunset as Dan Thompson
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Oklahoma Badlands as Ken Rawlins
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1946

Days of Buffalo Bill as Jim Owens
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Conquest of Cheyenne as Tom Dean
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1945

Rockin' in the Rockies as Rusty Williams
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Wagon Wheels Westward as Bob Adams
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1944

Sheriff of Las Vegas as Tom Blackwell
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Sundown Riders as Jay Kirby
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Marshal of Reno as Danny Boyd
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Zorro's Black Whip as Randolph Meredith
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1943

Leather Burners as Johnny Travers
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Border Patrol as Johnny Travers
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Colt Comrades as Johnny Travers
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Hoppy Serves a Writ as Johnny Travers
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1942

Undercover Man as Breezy Travers
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Lost Canyon as Johnny Travers