Age | 66 (age at death) |
Birthday | 24 May, 1918 |
Birthplace | Amarillo, Texas |
Died | 12 November, 1984 |
Place of Death | Santa Monica, California |
Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Film/TV Producer |
Claim to Fame | Produced The Lone Ranger, Lassie, and Sergeant Preston of the Yukon. |
John Devereaux Wrather Jr. (May 24, 1918 – November 12, 1984), was an entrepreneur and petroleum businessman who became a television producer and later diversified by investing in broadcast stations and resort properties. He is best known for producing The Lone Ranger, Sergeant Preston of the Yukon, and Lassie television series in the 1950s as well as marrying actress Bonita Granville.