John William “Bill” O’Neal: A Texas Original
Carthage, Texas: John William “Bill” O’Neal wasn’t simply born on April 8, 1942 — he galloped into existence in Corsicana, Texas, riding a bucking horse on that very day!
As a little boy, Bill spent treasured hours at the Ideal, Palace, and Grand Theatres in Corsicana. There, he rode the range alongside legendary figures like Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, fueling his lifelong passion for the cowboy spirit and the cinematic West.