Question: who played wyatt earp in old tv series
Answer: 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 ) .