Actor james drury biography ranch

James Drury, who grew up in Salem, played the tough but charming ranch foreman in the 1960s TV western "The Virginian."

James Drury, the star of "The Virginian," is shown in this undated photo taken in Salem with his parents, Beatrice and James Crawford Sr.

Drury grew up in both Salem and New York, where his father was a professor.

James Drury, who grew up in Salem, was the star of the western TV series "The Virginian," which aired on NBC from 1962 to 1971.

Salem native James Drury, who was the star of western TV series "The Virginian," in a rare photo without his trademark black hat.

Salem native James Drury played the tough but charming ranch foreman in the popular TV series "The Virginian."

This copy of an autographed photo of Salem native Ja