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Teal, Ray

Born January 12, 1902;

Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Died April 2, 1976;
Santa Monica, California, USA

Maverick Actor

Ray Teal started out in show business as a musician, playing the saxophone, in the 1920s, and led his own band until 1936 when he began his acting career. He played a wide range of character parts through the years, but is best remembered for his recurring role as Sheriff Roy Coffee on Bonanza.[1]