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About Heading
SectionHugh O’Brian
H
ugh O’Brian was born April 19, 1925 in
Rochester, New York. At 17, he became
the youngest drill instructor in Marine Corps
history, but found his true passion was acting.
O’Brian gained national fame and notoriety with
his portrayal of frontier lawman Wyatt Earp in
“The Life and Times of Wyatt Earp.” This toprated television series ran from 1955-1962 and
made O’Brian an overnight success. After the
series ended, O’Brian went on to other acting
projects in film, television, and Broadway while
devoting the rest of his time to HOBY.
The honors and awards he has received from
his work with HOBY are numerous. In 1983, the
National Society of Fund Raising Executives
honored him with their premier award for overall
philanthropic excellence as a volunteer, fundraiser
and philanthropist. This is the only time one
individual has received the award in all three
categories. In 1989, he received the 60th Annual
American Education Award presented by the
American Association of School Administrators.
O’Brian joins Norman Rockwell, Lyndon Johnson,
Helen Keller, Walt Disney, and Bob Hope as a
recipient of this most significant award. O’Brian
currently lives in a hilltop home overlooking
Beverly Hills. Still extremely active in his eighties,
his hobbies include sailing, swimming, and tennis.
Our Mission
To encourage
and assist members
of this age group in
their quest for selfidentification and selfdevelopment
To interface these
potential leaders
with recognized
leaders in business,
industry, government,
science, and education
through give-and-take
workshops using a
question-and-answer
format.
To stimulate
opportunities for these
young people when
they return home
for betterment of
community and country.