Pernell Elven Roberts Jr. was an American stage, film, and television actor, activist, and singer. In addition to guest-starring in over 60 television series, he was best known for his roles as Ben ...

What happened to Pernell Roberts son?

Pernell Roberts son Chris Roberts, unfortunately, died from a fatal motorcycle accident in 1989. Apparently, this was his only child in all the four marriages.

Did Pernell Roberts regret leaving Bonanza?

That job was very unpleasant, and I never regretted leaving.” Roberts also didn't enjoy his character, who was in his 30s, to always seek approval and direction from his father and called this part of the storyline “silly.” ... Roberts left the show after 202 episodes and was written out by saying he moved away.