Monte Hale (born Samuel Buren Ely; June 8, 1919 – March 29, 2009) [1] was an American B-Western film star and country musician.

American B-Western star and singing cowboy Monte Hale was born Samuel Buren Ely in 1919 in Ada, Oklahoma, to Herod and Helen Ely. He learned to sing and play guitar at an early age. In …

Monte took his first unknowing steps toward stardom during World War II as a star-struck youngster himself, seeking autographs from Chill Wills and more than two dozen other actors …

Mar 31, 2009 · Monte Hale, one of the last of Hollywood’s celluloid “singing cowboys” and a founder of what is now the Autry National Center of the American West, has died. He was 89.

Mar 29, 2009 · Monte Hale (born Samuel Buren Ely) was an American B-Western film star and country musician. Sometimes reported to have been born in San Angelo, Texas, he was …

Monte Hale played a good guy on-screen, but he was even more heroic when the cameras were turned off. Throughout his life, he always took the time to acknowledge his fans. At the height …

Track the complete movie timeline of Monte Hale, including all film releases, career breakthroughs, and notable roles. Follow their journey from early performances to recent …

Mar 29, 2023 · Hale made many public appearances at rodeos and other Western shows. He played a villain role in the 1954’s Yukon Vengeance. His last movie appearance was in Giant …

Monte Hale (born Samuel Buren Ely) was an American B-Western film star and country musician. Sometimes reported to have been born in San Angelo, Texas, he was actually born in Ada, …

It was 1944 and he signed with the company for seven years and changed his name from Buren Ely to "Monte Hale." He soon starred in his first major role in Home on the Range.