Hugh O’Brian (born Hugh Charles Krampe; April 19, 1925 – September 5, 2016) was an American actor and humanitarian, best known for his starring roles in the ABC western television series The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955–1961) and the NBC action television series Search (1972–1973), as well as films including the Agatha Christie adaptation Ten Little Indians (1965); he also had a notable supporting role in John Wayne’s last film, The Shootist (1976).
He was highly regarded for creating the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Foundation, a non-profit youth leadership development program for high school scholars which has sponsored over 400,000 students since he founded the program in 1958 following an extended visit with theologian and physician Albert Schweitzer.
1 Hugh O’Brien signed and inscribed this B&W 8×10 photo (Diani you are “Top Gun”. Signature signed in black felt pen and grades 9-10. Authentication: JSA Basic Cert & Sticker
2 Hugh O’Brien handwritten letter on his letterhead stationery Dated 11/17/98. His writing was done in black felt pen and grades a (10). Authentication: JSA Basic Cert & Sticker