Roger Lawrence Ewing (January 12, 1942 – December 18, 2025) Film and television actor best known for playing Thad Greenwood in the American western television series Gunsmoke
In 1965, Ewing guest-starred in the western television series Gunsmoke, appearing in the episode "Song for Dying". Ewing's performance impressed the producers, who offered him the role of Clayton Thaddeus "Thad" Greenwood, and he joined the regular cast. At the time, there was a contract dispute between star James Arness and CBS, and Ewing's character was created by CBS with a view to replacing Arness should they deem it necessary. By 1967 the disagreement had been resolved, and Ewing's character was written out of the show.
He also guest-starred in television programs including Rawhide, The Farmer's Daughter, The Baileys of Balboa, Bewitched, The Eleventh Hour and Room 222.
Ewing retired from acting in 1972Â and became a professional photographer. (Wikipedia)
IMDb Listing
