About Ed Hinton
Lived 1927 – 1958 (aged 31). Ed Hinton was an American actor and television actor.
Edgar Latimer Hinton (March 26, 1919
Hinton was born in North Carolina.
Hinton guest-starred in television programs including Space Patrol, Wagon Train, Sky King, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Tales of Wells Fargo, Sugarfoot, The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin, Tombstone Territory, Death Valley Days, Tales of the Texas Rangers and Perry Mason.
He died in October 1958 in a plane crash at Santa Catalina Island in Los Angeles County, California, at the age of 39. His pilot, Vincent Pardew and a fellow passenger, Marcella Crum, died along with Hinton. After his death, his son Darby starred in the action and adventure television series Daniel Boone.
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Who was Ed Hinton?
American actor (1927-1958)
When was Ed Hinton born?
Ed Hinton was born on 26 March 1927 in Wilmington.
When did Ed Hinton die?
Ed Hinton died on 12 October 1958 in Santa Catalina Island.
What was Ed Hinton's occupation?
Ed Hinton was an actor and television actor.
What nationality was Ed Hinton?
Ed Hinton was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ed Hinton. https://biography.guide/ed-hinton-actor/
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