But the core cast consisted of James Drury as the Virginian, as well as (at various points) Lee J. Cobb, Doug McClure, Gary Clarke, Roberta Shore, Randy Boone, and Don...

But the core cast consisted of James Drury, as well as Lee J. Cobb, Doug McClure, Gary Clarke, Roberta Shore, Randy Boone, and Don Quine. Here’s a look at the cast members of the show, and which of its stars are still alive today.

Because The Virginian was created so long ago, it’s no surprise that a few of the cast members have passed on. Lee J. Cobb, John McIntire, Doug McClure, and Ross Elliott all had leading roles in The Virginian and are now no longer here, but definitely still made their mark on Western television.

All of the series’ cast members are now either long retired or deceased. Some of the living include Randy Boone, who played Randy Benton in 70 episodes, Roberta Shore, who portrayed Betsy Garth in 70 episodes as well, and Gary Clarke – the man behind the character of Steve Hill, who was seen in 63 episodes.

With a star-studded cast that included the likes of James Drury, Doug McClure, and Lee J. Cobb, the show has stood the test of time. Let's saddle up and find out! Gary Clarke (90), is one of the few original cast members still alive.