getTV - Slim Pickens (1919–1983) was born on this day! He was a real cowboy and rodeo performer who became an actor in movies like BLAZING SADDLES. What do you remember him
Sports Heroes Who Served: Rodeo and Film Star Slim Pickens Also Served in the Army During World War II > U.S. Department of Defense > Story
![BONANZA, (from left): Slim Pickens, Dan Blocker, 'King of The Mountain', (Season 5, aired Feb. 23, 1964), 1959-73 Stock Photo - Alamy BONANZA, (from left): Slim Pickens, Dan Blocker, 'King of The Mountain', (Season 5, aired Feb. 23, 1964), 1959-73 Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/HD9XCX/bonanza-from-left-slim-pickens-dan-blocker-king-of-the-mountain-season-HD9XCX.jpg)