'Bonanza': A Look At Pernell & Judith Roberts' Marriage
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Pernell and Judith Roberts
Actor Pernell Roberts, best known for his portrayal of "Ben Cartwright" in 'Bonanza', was married to 'Eraserhead' actress Judith Roberts.
Let's take a look back at their relationship!
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Judith Roberts
Born in 1934, actress Judith Roberts has built a remarkable career in film and TV. Some of her most notable roles include films 'Dead Silence' and 'You Were Never Really Here', as well as shows 'The Golden Girls' and 'Orange is the New Black'.
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Pernell Roberts
Pernell Roberts had a fantastic career in show business as well. In film, he appeared in 'The Deadly Tower' and 'The Lives of Jenny Dolan' just to mention a few, while he was also known for the TV series 'Trapper John, M.D.' and 'Diagnosis: Murder'.
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Pernell Roberts
In 1951 Pernell Roberts married for the first time to theatre history professor Vera Mowry. They were together until 1959.
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Judith Roberts
In 1962 Pernell married actress Judith Anna Lebreque. At the time, she hadn't already started pursuing an acting career, as her screen debut took place in the 1971 film 'Minnie and Moskowitz'.
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Judith Roberts
According to 'HuffPost', the couple lived in Los Angeles, in an amazing Japanese-style bungalow with a wonderful view of the city.
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Pernell Roberts
Pernell and Judith Roberts divorced in 1971, but reasons behind their decision are still a mystery. The pair didn't share any children.
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Judith Roberts
However, in 1979 the actress appeared as a guest star on her ex-husband's TV show 'Trapper John, M.D.'
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Pernell Roberts
Pernell then tied the knot again in 1972, this time to Kara Knack. They were together until 1996.
At the time of the 'Bonanza' star's death in 2010, he was married to his fourth wife Eleanor Criswell.
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Judith Roberts
As for Judith, in 2023 she voiced "Noona" in three episodes of the animated adult sitcom 'Teenage Euthanasia'.
The actress is believed to be single, as she hasn't been romantically linked to anyone.