| First Name | Pernell |
| Middle Name | Elvin |
| Last Name | Roberts |
| Full Name at Birth | Pernell Elvin Roberts |
| Age | 81 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | May 18, 1928 |
| Birthplace | Waycross, Georgia |
| Date of Death | January 24, 2010 |
| Location of Death | Malibu, California |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Height | 6' 2" (188 cm) |
| Build | Average |
| Hair Color | Bald |
| Star Sign | Taurus |
| Religion | Christian |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation Category | Actor |
| Claim to Fame | Trapper John M.D. |
Pernell Elvin Roberts, Jr. (May 18, 1928 – January 24, 2010) was an American stage, movie and television actor as well as singer. In addition to guest starring in over 60 television series, he was widely known for his roles as Ben Cartwright's eldest son, Adam Cartwright, on the western series Bonanza, a role he played from 1959 to 1965 — and as chief surgeon Dr. John McIntyre, the title character on Trapper John, M.D. (1979–1986).
Selected Pernell Roberts film and TV show credits: