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'Bonanza': Looking Back At Pernell & Judith Roberts' Marriage

Laura Pérez / March 9, 2025 - 01:00 am

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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. 

'Bonanza' star Pernell Roberts and 'The Golden Girls' actress Judith Anna Lebreque were married from 1962 to 1971.

Inside Pernell And Judith Roberts' Marriage

Here's a couple interesting facts about their relationship and careers!

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