Clarke was born in Los Angeles, California, of French and Mexican heritage, and grew up in the predominantly See more

Clarke began his screen career with the 1958 film Dragstrip Riot, recalling that agent Byron Griffith, who had seen him perform in Glendale, arranged for an audition that eventually led to his filling the lead role. Clarke reca… See more

While a cast-member of Michael Shayne, Clarke released the single "Tomorrow May Never Come", backed with "One Way Ticket", for RCA Victor Records. While on The Virginian, he sang a cover of the theme song, back… See more

In July 2003, Clarke and Drury, along with two other The Virginian co-stars, Roberta Shore and singer Randy Boone, were guests at the Western Film Fair in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Clarke wa… See more

Clarke appeared in these 45 episodes from 1962 to 1964:
• The Executioners (September 19, 1962)
• Woman from White Wing (September 26, 1962)… See more

• Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1958) (Season 3 Episode 17: "The Motive") as Bellboy
"The Young Riders" (1991), Season 3, Episode 4, "Between Rock Creek and a Hard Place" as Union Colonel See more