January 20, 1971

Gilbert Maxwell “Broncho Billy” Anderson died of a heart attack in Pasadena, California. A Little Rock (Pulaski County) native, “Broncho Billy” was America’s first cowboy movie star, paving the way for such stars as John Wayne and Roy Rogers. In 1958, Anderson was awarded an honorary Oscar by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for his contributions to motion picture development.

Share

SUPPORT THE EOA

Support the Encyclopedia of Arkansas with a one-time donation or a recurring monthly gift.

MAKE A DONATION TODAY

LATEST POSTS & ENTRIES

Get emails from the Encyclopedia of Arkansas to be notified about the latest blog posts, newest entries, and more.

SUBSCRIBE