David Edward Ackroyd is an American actor best known for playing Gary Ewing in Dallas.
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Best Known For:The television show Dallas
Breakthrough:Role as Gary Ewing on Dallas in 1978
10 Quick Facts About David Edward Ackroyd
- Full Name: David Edward Ackroyd
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show Dallas
- Date of Birth: May 30, 1940
- Age: 86 years old
- Place of Birth: East Orange, New Jersey
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Ruth Liming
- Popular As: David Ackroyd
David Edward Ackroyd Age
David Edward Ackroyd is about 86 years old as of 2026. David Edward Ackroyd was born in 1940.
David Edward Ackroyd Height
David Edward Ackroyd stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inches. This is approximately 185 cm.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Bucknell University and Yale School of Drama.
- Bucknell University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Period: 1962
- Yale School of Drama
- Qualification: Master of Fine Arts
- Field of Study: Acting
- Period: 1968
Rise to Fame
David Edward Ackroyd rose to prominence for his role on the television show Dallas.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Dallas and Another World.
- TV Show: Dallas (Gary Ewing, 1978)
- TV Show: Another World (Dr. David Gilchrist)
David Edward Ackroyd Family & Relationships
David Edward Ackroyd is married to Ruth Liming. He has 2 children, Jessica Ackroyd and Abigail Ackroyd.
- Father: Arthur Ackroyd
- Mother: Charlotte Henderson
- Children:
- Jessica Ackroyd
- Abigail Ackroyd
Personal Information
- Full Name: David Edward Ackroyd
- Popular As: David Ackroyd
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 30, 1940
- Age: 86
- Birthday: May 30
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Place of Birth: East Orange, New Jersey
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 1 in
Family & Relationships
- Father: Arthur Ackroyd
- Mother: Charlotte Henderson
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Ruth Liming
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $39,000–$495,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $155,000–$10,350,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Ruth Liming (Spouse • Wife; married since 1963)
