In the leadup to the war, Powell cited faulty information during a United Nations Security Council address while claiming Hussein had secretly stashed weapons of mass destruction. Rumsfeld was secretary of defense and shouldered some of the blame as Iraq sank into chaos after the toppling of Saddam Hussein’s regime. presidents and was seen as a visionary of a modern military. Rumsfeld, who died in June, had a storied career in government under four U.S. Bush, he became the nation’s first Black secretary of state. He rose to the rank of four-star general in the Army before becoming the first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Powell, who died in October, was a trailblazing soldier and diplomat. But both also saw their legacies tarnished by their actions in the long, bloody war in Iraq.įormer Secretary of State Colin Powell and former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld are among the many noteworthy people who died in 2021. Brands, and Michael Ansara were among the other guest actors in supporting roles.They both carved out sterling reputations as military and political leaders over years of public service.
Several of these veteran stuntmen also acted in the show, including Boyd Stockman, Red Morgan and Paul Baxley. From the diamond mines of Africa, to the pampos of South America, and the bazaars of the Middle East, wherever they go, trouble finds them ready for action! The ruggedly handsome John Russell brings a cool determination and worldly charm to the role of Tim Kelly, and versatile character actor Chuck Chandler plays Toubo Smith with flair and good humor, no matter what scrapes the two get into.Ī Revue Studios Production shot in Hollywood, Soldiers of Fortune was one of the first TV dramas to incorporate location shots from around the world and also used more stuntmen than any other 30 minutes series in the fifties. Each action packed show finds the pair embarked on exotic quests around the globe. Soldiers of Fortune follows the exploits of Tim Kelly and Toube Smith, international adventures who travel the world offering their services for hire.
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