Richard Boone Biography: Net Worth, Movies, Age, Height, Wife, TV Shows, Wiki, Instagram

Richard Allen Boone, also known as Richard Boone, is a celebrated American actor renowned for his commanding presence in Westerns and television.

He starred in over 50 films and became iconic as Paladin in the long-running series Have Gun – Will Travel, bringing depth and intensity to tough, authoritative characters across stage, screen, and voice work.

Richard Boone
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Richard Allen Boone
Stage Name:	Richard Boone
Born:	June 18, 1917
Died:	January 10, 1981 (age 63 years old)
Place of Birth:	Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	American
Height:	186 cm
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Kirk Etna Boone, Cecile Lillian Boone
Siblings:	William Robert Boone, Elizabeth Louise Boone
Spouse:	Claire McAloon
Relationship:	Married (at time of death)
Children:	Peter Boone
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$5 million

Early Life And Education

Richard Boone was born on June 18, 1917, in Los Angeles, California. He grew up with parents Kirk Etna Boone, a wealthy corporate lawyer, and Cecile Lillian Boone.

The family background included paternal descent from frontiersman Daniel Boone and maternal roots in Russian Jewish immigrants.

He grew up with two siblings, William Robert Boone and a younger sister named Elizabeth Louise Boone. His religion is Christianity.

He attended Stanford University, served in the United States Navy during World War II, and later studied acting at the Actors Studio in New York.

Career

Richard Boone began his professional path with Broadway appearances in the late 1940s, debuting in Medea. He transitioned to film and television, gaining recognition in roles that showcased his rugged features and deep voice.

Richard Boone starred as Dr Konrad Styner in the medical drama Medic from 1954 to 1956. He achieved major fame portraying the cultured gunfighter Paladin in Have Gun – Will Travel from 1957 to 1963, earning multiple Emmy nominations.

Richard Boone hosted his own anthology series The Richard Boone Show in 1963-1964. His film credits include The Robe, Hombre, The War Lord, Big Jake opposite John Wayne, and The Shootist.

He also provided the voice of Smaug in the 1977 animated The Hobbit. Richard Boone directed, produced, and continued acting into the late 1970s, appearing in The Big Sleep and Winter Kills. His work emphasised versatile, intense performances in Westerns and dramas.

Awards and Nominations

• Primetime Emmy nominations for Medic, Have Gun – Will Travel, and The Richard Boone Show.
• Golden Globe nomination for Best TV Star – Male
• Laurel Award recognition for action performances

Social Media

Richard Boone does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Richard Boone, who passed away at 63, was married three times. His first marriage to Jane H. Hopper lasted from 1937 to 1940. The second to Mimi Kelly ran from 1949 to 1950.

He married Claire McAloon in 1951, and they remained together until his death. They had one son, Peter Boone, who appeared in some of his father’s shows as a child.

No other past relationships are prominently documented beyond these marriages. Richard Boone maintained a private family life while pursuing his career. His height is 186 cm.

Net Worth

Richard Boone’s net worth is estimated at around $5 million USD at the time of his passing.

His income primarily came from acting roles in television series, feature films, stage productions, and voice work.

Additional revenue streams included directing, producing projects like Kona Coast, and long-term residuals from popular Western series and movies that defined his legacy in Hollywood.

Filmography

• Have Gun – Will Travel (1957–1963, TV series as Paladin)
• The Robe (1953)
• Hombre (1967)
• Big Jake (1971)
• The Shootist (1976)
• The Hobbit (1977, voice of Smaug)
• The Big Sleep (1978)
• Winter Kills (1979)