Jim Boles was a distinguished American actor whose impressive body of work consisted of numerous notable film appearances. His extensive filmography showcased his versatility and range, as he played roles in a wide variety of productions.
Boles, a multifaceted performer, expanded his artistic scope beyond the realm of film, making substantial contributions to the world of television. His impressive television credits boast an extensive range of notable appearances in nine episodes of the esteemed radio series One Man's Family.
Furthermore, Boles' television presence was marked by appearances on a plethora of esteemed programs, including The Phil Silvers Show, The United States Steel Hour, Robert Montgomery Presents, Rocky King Detective, Have Gun – Will Travel, Naked City, Cheyenne, The Twilight Zone, The Lucy Show, The Dick Powell Theatre, McHale's Navy, Profiles in Courage, Daniel Boone, Rawhide, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, Perry Mason, Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre, Lost in Space, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Bonanza, The Big Valley, The Monkees, Get Smart, The Virginian, The Guns of Will Sonnett, Mod Squad, Marcus Welby, M.D., The F.B.I., Gunsmoke, Love, American Style, Night Gallery, Adam-12, Barnaby Jones, Cannon, Mannix, Days of Our Lives, The Odd Couple, Kung Fu, The Streets of San Francisco, Quincy, M.E., The Name of the Game, A Man Called Shenandoah, The Eleventh Hour, Hawaiian Eye, Bronco, Adventures in Paradise, Temple Houston, The Defenders, The Jackie Gleason Show, Little House on the Prairie, and numerous other respected productions, showcasing his versatility and range as a performer.
Jim Boles, a life tragically cut short, met his untimely demise on May 26, 1977, at the tender age of 63, his life snuffed out by a devastating heart attack that struck without warning in Sherman Oaks, a charming neighborhood nestled within the city limits of Los Angeles, California, a place he called home.