Milburn Stone

Brief Life History of Hugh Milburn

When Hugh Milburn Stone was born on 5 July 1904, in Burrton, Harvey, Kansas, United States, his father, Herbert Macklin Stone, was 29 and his mother, Laura Anna Belfield, was 24. He married Ellen Kelman "Nellie" Morrison on 23 June 1925, in Kansas, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 daughter. He lived in Beverly Hills Judicial Township, Los Angeles, California, United States for about 5 years and Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States for about 1 years. His occupation is listed as actor, "doc" on gunsmoke. has a wikipedia page. in Hollywood, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California,
Family Members

Spouse

Hugh Milburn Stone
Male
1904–1980

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Male

Ellen Kelman "Nellie" Morrison
Female
1906–1937

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Female

Marriage
23 June 1925
Kansas, United States
Children (1)
Shirley Joan Stone
Female
1926–2001

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Female

Spouse

Hugh Milburn Stone
Male
1904–1980

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Male

Frances Jane Garrison
Female
1912–2002

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Female

Marriage
19 February 1940
Clark, Nevada, United States
Parents
Herbert Macklin Stone
Male
1875–1917

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Male

Laura Anna Belfield
Female
1879–1971

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Female

Siblings (4)

Glennis Stone
Female
1901–1984

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Female

Hugh Milburn Stone
Male
1904–1980

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Male

Charles Joseph Stone
Male
1913–2003

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Male

Helen Stone
Female
1917–1917

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Female

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Birth: Jul. 5, 1904 Burrton Harvey County Kansas, USA Death: Jun. 12, 1980 La Jolla San Diego County California, USA

Character Actor. Born Hugh Milburn Stone, he labored and toiled for twenty years with background parts, literally appearing in hundreds of uncredited character roles as clerks, reporters, sailors, detectives, convicts, robbers and henchmen. In 1955, he became an "instant" star on the television series "Gun Smoke." The appreciative and exasperated actor, after years of futility, found long lasting success as "Doctor Adams," remaining on the show for its entire 20-year run (500 episodes). Although sidelined with health problems, he missed only seven episodes. After the show's cancellation in 1975, he retired to his ranch near San Diego, fishing and making furniture for his residence. Five years later, a heart attack claimed him at age 75. His inspiration was his father's brother, Broadway comedian Fred Stone. The family moved from Burrton to nearby Frizell at the age of three, where he attended grade school. Following the death of his father, Milburn and his mother returned to his birth place of Burrton where he attended and graduated high school. Upon graduation, Milburn was offered a congressional appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, but declined the offer to pursue his goal of becoming an actor. Still a teenager, he found work with various touring repertory troupes, then tried vaudeville with a song-and-dance team called "Stone and Strain." Stone made a minor appearance on Broadway in "The Jayhawkers" then headed to Los Angeles in 1935 in an attempt at a movie career. A few of his movies where he was credited..."Federal Bullets" "The Great Alaskan Mystery" "The Master Key" "The Long Gray Line" "The Private War of Major Benson" and "Young Mr. Lincoln." Legacy...For his contribution to the television industry, Milburn has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was inducted posthumously into the Western Performers Hall of Fame at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Stone received an Emmy award for his crusty role on "Gun Smoke." He was awarded an honorary doctorate from St. Mary of the Plains College located in where else but Dodge City, Kansas. He was nominated in 1971 as best supporting television actor for a Golden Globe Award in the Gunsmoke series but did not win. In a bit of trivia...From its premier in 1955 to the last run in 1975, "Gunsmoke" was the longest running dramatic series in the history of television. James Arness and Milburn remained all 20 seasons and Amanda Blake departed after 19 years. (bio by: Donald Greyfield)

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Parents:

 Herbert Mack Stone (1875 - 1917)

 Laura Anna Belfield Marr (1879 - 1971)

Spouses:

 Ellen Kelman Morrison Stone (1906 - 1937)

 Jane Garrison Stone (1912 - 2002)*

Sibling:

 Milburn Stone (1904 - 1980)

 Helen Stone (1917 - 1917)*

*Calculated relationship

Cause of death: Heart attack Inscription:

Lo, I Am With You Always

Burial: El Camino Memorial Park San Diego San Diego County California, USA Plot: Vista del Lago Section, Lot 401-D

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Hugh Milburn Stone, sometimes known as Milly Stone (July 5, 1904 – June 12, 1980), was an American film and television actor best known as "Doc" (Dr. Galen Adams) on the long-running CBS western series Gunsmoke.
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