What was Chuck Connors first name?

Chuck Connors was born Kevin Joseph Connors in Brooklyn, New York, to Marcella (nee Lundrigan; died 1971) and Alban Francis “Allan” Connors (died 1966), Roman Catholic immigrants of Irish descent from the Dominion of Newfoundland (now part of Canada).

Is Chuck Connors real name?

1. He didn’t like his name. Born Kevin Joseph Aloysius Connors, the actor and athlete tried out the names “Lefty” and “Stretch” before becoming known as Chuck.

How did Rifleman get its name?

The program was titled to reflect McCain’s use of a Winchester Model 1892 rifle, a historical anachronism, as the show was set in the 1880s, and customized to allow repeated firing by cycling its lever action.