The Rifleman
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Milan Smith Actor | Stunts
Milan Smith appeared in four
episodes of The Rifleman ―The Retired Gun
as Phil Norton, member of the Bailey gang ― Shivaree
as one of the cowboys
participating in the Shivaree.
Milan Smith, horse trainer, born and raised on a Sioux reservation
in South Dakota, served in the Pacific during World War II and then
worked in Hollywood as a stuntman for 18 years. When he was called
on to perform a stunt for an episode of The Lone Ranger he
met Silverheels and a friendship developed.
He did many
recurring parts in The Zane Grey Theater ― Life and Legend of
Wyatt Earp ― Wagon Train ― The Big Valley ― Wild Wild West ―
Bonanza
He appeared as
a regular in Rawhide as Kyle, one of the cowhands.