Robert Hinkle, an American stuntman and actor known for his work on “Bronco Buster” and appearances in “Hud” and “Gunsmoke,” died on March 3, 2026.
Also known as Texas Bob, he was born on July 25, 1930, in Brownfield, Texas, and was raised there. Hinkle served in the United States Air Force before beginning his career in 1952 as a stuntman on Budd Boetticher’s film “Bronco Buster.” He later performed stunts for Richard Burton, Robert Mitchum, John Wayne, Charlton Heston, Rock Hudson and Jim Davis.
Robert Hinkle (July 25, 1930 – March 3, 2026), also known as Texas Bob, was an American actor, director, producer and stuntman.