Don Pedro Colley facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Don Pedro Colley
Colley in 2015
Born	(1938-08-30)August 30, 1938 Klamath Falls, Oregon, U.S.
Died	October 11, 2017(2017-10-11) (aged 79) Klamath Falls, Oregon, U.S.
Alma mater	University of Oregon
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1967–2016
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Don Pedro Colley (born August 30, 1938 – died October 11, 2017) was an American actor. He was known for playing interesting characters in many TV shows and movies. Some of his most famous roles include Gideon in Daniel Boone and Sheriff Ed Little in The Dukes of Hazzard. He also appeared as Ongaro in Beneath the Planet of the Apes and SRT in George Lucas' movie THX 1138.

Early Life and Dreams

Don Pedro Colley was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon. As a young person, he loved sports. He played football and ran track and field at Klamath Union High School. He even tried out for the 1960 Summer Olympics, but he didn't make the team.

Later, he went to the University of Oregon to study architecture. But his path changed! He joined a theater group and spent five years learning how to act. He performed in many plays in San Francisco.

Acting Career Highlights

Don Pedro Colley appeared in many TV Westerns in the 1960s and 1970s. These included shows like The Wild, Wild West, The Virginian, and Iron Horse. He was a guest at a special event in 2012 for actors from TV Westerns.

In the 1970s, Don also acted in movies from the "Blaxploitation" era. These were films that featured African-American actors in leading roles. He starred alongside actors like Fred "The Hammer" Williamson in the movie Sugar Hill.

Throughout his career, Don was a guest star on many popular TV series. You might know some of them! He appeared in Little House on the Prairie, Starsky and Hutch, The Bionic Woman, and The A-Team. However, he is probably best remembered for his roles as Gideon in Daniel Boone and Sheriff Little in The Dukes of Hazzard. He also played Ongaro in Beneath the Planet of the Apes and SRT in George Lucas's THX 1138.

Later Years

Don Pedro Colley passed away from cancer in his hometown of Klamath Falls, Oregon. He was 79 years old when he died on October 11, 2017.

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