Dan White (March 25, 1908 – July 7, 1980) was an American actor, well known for appearing in Western films and TV shows.

Biography

Early life

Dan White was born to George and Orpha White in

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, one of thirteen siblings. The Whites moved to Lakeland during

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. By age 14, White was in show business. He left home to travel thousands of miles throughout the South in tent, minstrel,

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and theater shows. His brother Willard joined him for nine years in a show in Tampa's Rialto Theatre.

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worked with White during the time, and he convinced her to go to Hollywood. During this period, he met Tilda Spivey and proposed marriage on February 25, 1933. She had a 2-year-old child, Arthur Gifford, from a previous marriage. Dan left show business for financial reasons to work with the

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. He still longed for a career in entertainment and took a cruise to

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. He and his family made extra stops at cities all over the country to earn money to continue the tour. In January 1937, he stopped at Texarkana, Arkansas, where Tilda awaited the birth of their child. Her sister, Mary, who was in Texarkana, invited the Whites to stay there for a few months. The baby, June Larue White, was finally born, and the Whites continued toward

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In Hollywood

They arrived 16 days later and rented a house for 23 years; where even film scripts were written in their own living room. Dan had a hard time finding a job and was in

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working on the

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. Although, upon return in 1938, he got work with the Republic Pictures Corporation, making 6 films in his first year. The first film was, '' Prairie Moon'', with

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. White made $55 a week during that picture. He'd claimed to have made about 300 films and 150 television cameos during his years in Hollywood. Around 70 percent were Westerns. Among some of his well-known films were, '' The Yearling'', '' Distant Drums'', '' Red River'', ''

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'', '' Giant'', '' Duel in the Sun'', '' Four Faces West'', '' Jailhouse Rock'' and '' Touch of Evil''. During this time, White and his wife had a third child, Donald Curtis White, born on November 9, 1941. The films that made White most famous were his numerous appearances in B-Westerns, where he portrayed the antagonist. During the 1950s and 1960s, he started turning to

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. He was offered the role of, "Sam the Bartender," in, '' Gunsmoke'', but he didn't commit to the idea. He asked his best friend Glenn Strange to apply for the job instead.

Post-acting

Dan loved California for the almost 40 years he was there, but his true love was his old town in Florida. Upon retirement, he returned to Tampa and made appearances in Western Film Round-Ups and talk shows. He was often visited by his family until his death on July 7, 1980, in

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. Dan was honored with a star on the Newhall Walk of Western Stars in Newhall, Santa Clarita, California on April 11, 2019.

Newhall Walk of Western Stars - Dan White

Selected filmography

''Note: An asterisk (*) means that Dan White had an uncredited role; two asterisks means that he was credited as either Daniel White ''or'' Daniel M. White.'' *''

Everybody's Old Man ''Everybody's Old Man'' is a 1936 American drama film directed by James Flood and written by Patterson McNutt and A.E. Thomas. The film stars Irvin S. Cobb, Rochelle Hudson, Johnny Downs, Norman Foster, Alan Dinehart, Sara Haden, Donald Meek an ...

'' (1936) - (uncredited) *'' Born to Be Wild'' (1938) - Striker (uncredited) *'' Murder in the Family'' (1938) - Minor Role *'' Prairie Moon'' (1938)* - Henchman Joe (uncredited) *'' Shine On, Harvest Moon'' (1938) - Rancher (uncredited) *'' Rough Rider's Round-Up'' (1939)* - Border Patrolman (uncredited) *'' The Law Comes to Texas'' (1939)* - Scout (uncredited) *''

In Old Monterey ''In Old Monterey'' is a 1939 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and June Storey. Based on a story by Gerald Geraghty and George Sherman, the film is about an army sergeant and former ranch ...

'' (1939)* - Man at Meeting (uncredited) *'' The Fighting Renegade'' (1939) - Henchman (uncredited) *''Jeepers Creepers'' (1939) - Townsman (uncredited) *''

Rovin' Tumbleweeds ''Rovin' Tumbleweeds'' is a 1939 American Western film directed by George Sherman and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette and Mary Carlisle. Written by Betty Burbridge, Dorrell McGowan, and Stuart E. McGowan, the film is about a cowboy congressm ...

'' (1939) - Townsman (uncredited) *'' Destry Rides Again'' (1939)* - Barfly (uncredited) *''

El Diablo Rides ''El Diablo Rides'' is a 1939 American Western film directed by Ira S. Webb and written by Carl Krusada. The film stars Bob Steele, Claire Rochelle, Kit Guard, Carleton Young, Ted Adams and Robert Walker. The film was released on December 12 ...

'' (1939) - Henchman (uncredited) *'' Death Rides the Range'' (1939) - Townsman (uncredited) *'' Gone with the Wind'' (1939) - Minor Role (uncredited) *'' Days of Jesse James'' (1939)* - Irate Townsman (uncredited) *'' The Grapes of Wrath'' (1940)* - Poor Man Walking with Woman in Transient Camp (uncredited) *'' Beyond Tomorrow'' (1940) - Gas Station Attendant (uncredited) *''

Our Town ''Our Town'' is a 1938 metatheatrical three-act play by American playwright Thornton Wilder which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play tells the story of the fictional American small town of Grover's Corners between 1901 and 1913 thr ...

'' (1940)* - Wedding Guest Talking to Constable (uncredited) *''

Adventures of Red Ryder ''The Adventures of Red Ryder'' is a 1940 12-chapter Republic movie serial directed by William Witney and John English and starring Don "Red" Barry and Noah Beery, Sr., based on the Western comic strip '' Red Ryder''. This serial is the ...

'' (1940, Serial) - Townsman

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'' (1940, Serial) - Bank Teller / Stage Agent (uncredited) *'' The Howards of Virginia'' (1940) - Will (uncredited) *'' Too Many Girls'' (1940) - Faculty Extra (uncredited) *'' She Couldn't Say No'' (1940) - Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) *'' Back Street'' (1941) - Man at Ship's Ramp (uncredited) *'' Prairie Pioneers'' (1941)* - Settler / Soldier (uncredited) *'' The Singing Hill'' (1941) - Rancher (uncredited) *''

The Lone Rider in Ghost Town ''The Lone Rider in Ghost Town'' is a 1941 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield and written by Joseph O'Donnell. The film stars George Houston as the Lone Rider and Al St. John as his sidekick "Fuzzy" Jones, with Rebel Randall, Budd ...

'' (1941) - Townsman (uncredited) *'' The Parson of Panamint'' (1941) - Hotel / Street Brawl Extra (uncredited) *'' The Lone Rider in Frontier Fury'' (1941) - Saloon Gambler (uncredited) *'' The Lone Rider Ambushed'' (1941) - Henchman (uncredited) *''

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'' (1941) - Ringsider (uncredited) *''Lone Star Law Men'' (1941) - Henchman (uncredited) *''Forbidden Trails'' (1941) - Barfly (uncredited) *'' Junior G-Men of the Air'' (1942, Serial) - Spectator (uncredited) *'' Juke Girl'' (1942)* - Bartender at Muckeye's / Timmony Driver (uncredited) *''Tumbleweed Trail'' (1942) - Henchman (uncredited) *''

Sheriff of Sage Valley ''Sheriff of Sage Valley'' is a 1942 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield. Plot Billy, Fuzzy and Jeff interrupt a stagecoach robbery and discover that one of the passengers, the sheriff of Sage Valley was shot in the back by one of t ...

'' (1942)* - Rancher (uncredited) *'' Overland Stagecoach'' (1942)* - Railroad Worker (uncredited) *''

I Married a Witch ''I Married a Witch'' is a 1942 American fantasy romantic comedy film, directed by René Clair, and starring Veronica Lake as a witch whose plan for revenge goes comically awry, with Fredric March as her foil. The film also features Robert Benchl ...

'' (1942) - Fireman (uncredited) *'' Border Patrol'' (1943) - Henchman (uncredited) *'' Lady of Burlesque'' (1943)* - Man in Audience (uncredited) *'' Death Rides the Plains'' (1943) - Townsman (uncredited) *'' Batman'' (1943, Serial) - Mover with Pickup Truck (uncredited) *''

Fighting Valley ''Fighting Valley'' is a 1943 American Western film written and directed by Oliver Drake. The film stars Dave O'Brien, James Newill, Guy Wilkerson, Patti McCarty, John Merton and Robert Bice. The film was released on August 8, 1943, by Produc ...

'' (1943)* - Jeff Kelly (uncredited) *''

The Black Hills Express ''Black Hills Express'' is a 1943 American Western film directed by John English and starring Don 'Red' Barry, Wally Vernon and Ariel Heath.Martin p.306 The film's art direction was by Russell Kimball. Partial cast * Don 'Red' Barry as Lon ...

'' (1943) - Townsman (uncredited) *''The Renegade'' (1943) - Henchman (uncredited) *'' Trail of Terror'' (1943)* - Al - Relay Station Man (uncredited) *'' The Kansan'' (1943) - Barfly (uncredited) *''

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'' (1943) - Sheriff Jones *''

Here Comes Kelly ''Here Comes Kelly'' is a 1943 American comedy crime film directed by William Beaudine and starring Eddie Quillan, Joan Woodbury and Armida. It was produced and distributed by Monogram Pictures. It was followed by a sequel ''There Goes Kelly'' ...

'' (1943) - Pool Hall Patron / Ringsider (uncredited) *'' Blazing Guns'' (1943) - Henchman Trigger *'' Outlaws of Stampede Past'' (1943) - Kurt - Murdered Cowhand *'' False Colors'' (1943)* - Bar Spectator (uncredited) *''

Boss of Rawhide ''Boss of Rawhide'' is a 1943 American Western film written and directed by Elmer Clifton. The film stars Dave O'Brien, James Newill, Guy Wilkerson, Nell O'Day, Ed Cassidy and Jack Ingram. The film was released on November 20, 1943, by Produce ...

'' (1943) - Minstrel *'' Smart Guy'' (1943) - Sheriff *'' The Phantom'' (1943, Serial)* - Braddock (uncredited) *'' Westward Bound'' (1944) - Henchman Wade *'' Marshal of Gunsmoke'' (1944)* - Ed Gardner (uncredited) *'' Outlaw Roundup'' (1944) - Bartender Louie (uncredited) *''

Voodoo Man ''Voodoo Man'' is a 1944 American horror film directed by William Beaudine and starring Bela Lugosi, John Carradine, and George Zucco. Plot Nicholas (George Zucco) runs a filling station in the sticks. In reality, he is helping Dr. Richard M ...

'' (1944) - Deputy *''

Arizona Whirlwind ''Arizona Whirlwind'' is a 1944 American Western film directed by Robert Emmett Tansey. It stars Ken Maynard, Hoot Gibson, and Bob Steele. Cast * Ken Maynard as U.S. Marshal * Hoot Gibson as U.S. Marshal * Bob Steele as himself * Ian Kei ...

'' (1944) - Jim Lockwood *''

Frontier Outlaws ''Frontier Outlaws'' is a 1944 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield shot at the Corriganville Movie Ranch.Schneider, Jerry L. ''The Corriganville Movie Ranch Filmography'' Lulu Press, Inc, 29 Jun 2014 It was the second film in Produc ...

'' (1944) - Stagecoach Guard (uncredited) *'' Shine On, Harvest Moon'' (1944) - Rancher (uncredited) *'' Guns of the Law'' (1944) - Henchman (uncredited) *''

The Story of Dr. Wassell ''The Story of Dr. Wassell'' is a 1944 American World War II film set in the Dutch East Indies, directed by Cecil B. DeMille, and starring Gary Cooper, Laraine Day, Signe Hasso and Dennis O'Keefe. The film was based on a book of the same name by ...

'' (1944) - Clerk in Admiral's Office (uncredited) *''Valley of Vengeance'' (1944) - Settler (uncredited) *'' The Invisible Man's Revenge'' (1944)* - Pub Patron (uncredited) *'' Fuzzy Settles Down'' (1944) - Man at Auction (uncredited) *''

Raiders of Ghost City ''Raiders of Ghost City'' is a 1944 American Western film serial from Universal Pictures set in California during the American Civil War. Plot At the height of the Civil War, a gang of supposed Confederates, headed by Alex Morel, raid all gold ...

'' (1944, Serial) - Soldier hs. 3-5(uncredited) *'' The Utah Kid'' (1944) - Henchman Slim *'' Gangsters of the Frontier'' (1944) - Townsman in Mayor's Office (uncredited) *'' Black Arrow'' (1944)* - Paul Brent (uncredited) *'' Mystery of the River Boat'' (1944, Serial) - Citizen (uncredited) *''

The Great Mike ''The Great Mike'' is a 1944 American film directed by Wallace Fox. The film is also known as ''Great Mike Wins'' (American TV title). Plot summary Young Jimmy Dolan, who sounds like he's about to burst into tears any minute throughout the film ...

'' (1944) - Sam McBride *'' Harmony Trail'' (1944) - Bronco *'' Crazy Knights'' (1944) - Electrician *'' The Big Bonanza'' (1944)* - Rancher Willis (uncredited) *''

Rough Ridin' Justice ''Rough Ridin' Justice'' is a 1945 American Western (genre), Western film directed by Derwin Abrahams and written by Elizabeth Beecher. The film stars Charles Starrett, Dub Taylor, Betty Jane Graham and Jimmy Wakely. The film was released on Ma ...

'' (1945)* - Henchman Mike (uncredited) *''

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'' (1945) - Man (uncredited) *'' The Return of the Durango Kid'' (1945)* - Kirby Henchman (uncredited) *''

Beyond the Pecos ''Beyond the Pecos'' is a 1945 American Western film directed by Lambert Hillyer and written by Bennett Cohen. The film stars Rod Cameron, Eddie Dew, Fuzzy Knight, Jennifer Holt, Ray Whitley, Gene Roth, Robert Homans and Jack Ingram. The fil ...

'' (1945)* - Sheriff (uncredited) *''Both Barrels Blazing'' (1945) - Henchman Poker Player (uncredited) *'' Trail to Vengeance'' (1945)* - Henchman Clancy (uncredited) *''Flaming Bullets'' (1945) - Henchman (uncredited) *''Frontier Feud'' (1945) - Townsman (uncredited) *''

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'' (1945)* - Joey Simms (uncredited) *'' Gun Town'' (1946) - Joe - Henchman *'' Gunman's Code'' (1946) - Townsman (uncredited) *'' The Yearling'' (1946)* - Millwheel Forrester (uncredited) *'' Duel in the Sun'' (1946)* - Ed, the Wrangler (uncredited) *'' The Sea of Grass'' (1947)* - Wake - Brewton Ranch Hand (uncredited) *''

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'' (1948) - Henchman Jackson *''The Westward Trail'' (1948) - Henchman (uncredited) *'' Silver River'' (1948) - Miner (uncredited) *''

I Wouldn't Be in Your Shoes ''I Wouldn't Be in Your Shoes'' is a 1948 American film noir directed by William Nigh, starring Don Castle and Elyse Knox.. It was based on a novel of the same name by Cornell Woolrich with a screenplay by fellow pulp writer Steve Fisher. Plot ...

'' (1948) - Prisoner *''

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'' (1948) - Joe Simms *'' Four Faces West'' (1948) - Clint Waters *'' The Walls of Jericho'' (1948) - Loafer (uncredited) *'' Red River'' (1948)* - Laredo (uncredited) *''

Station West ''Station West'' is a 1948 American Western black-and-white film directed by Sidney Lanfield and based on a Western novel by Luke Short. Burl Ives plays a small role and sings the following songs on the soundtrack: "A Stranger in Town," "The Sun ...

'' (1948)* - Pete *''

Sunset Carson Rides Again ''Sunset Carson Rides Again'' is a 1948 American Western film produced and directed by Oliver Drake and shot on his own ranch. Filmed in 1947 in Kodachrome on 16mm film, the film was the first of Drake's Yucca Pictures Corporation to star Suns ...

'' (1948) - Sheriff Norton *'' Unknown Island'' (1948)** - Crewman Edwards *'' Gunning for Justice'' (1948) - Sheriff *'' Outlaw Country'' (1949) - Jim McCord *'' Dynamite'' (1949)* - Skipper Brown (uncredited) *'' Cover-Up'' (1949) - Gabe *'' South of St. Louis'' (1949) - Sentry (uncredited) *'' El Paso'' (1949) - Henchman (uncredited) *'' She Wore a Yellow Ribbon'' (1949) - Trooper (uncredited) *'' The Cowboy and the Indians'' (1949) - Farmer (uncredited) *''

Intruder in the Dust ''Intruder in the Dust '' is a 1948 crime novel written by American author William Faulkner. Taking place in Mississippi, it revolves around an African American farmer accused of murdering a Caucasian man. Overview The novel focuses on Lucas ...

'' (1949)* - Will Legate (uncredited) *'' Roseanna McCoy'' (1949) - Abel Hatfield *'' Return of the Frontiersman'' (1950) - Nicol *''

The Gunfighter ''The Gunfighter'' is a 1950 American Western film directed by Henry King and starring Gregory Peck, Helen Westcott, Millard Mitchell and Karl Malden. It was written by screenwriters William Bowers and William Sellers, with an uncredited rewri ...

'' (1950) - Card Player in Barber Shop (uncredited) *'' A Lady Without Passport'' (1950) - Airport Dispatcher (uncredited) *'' Never a Dull Moment'' (1950) - Shivaree Partyer (uncredited) *'' Vengeance Valley'' (1951)* - Cowhand at Campfire (uncredited) *'' Sugarfoot'' (1951) - Rancher (uncredited) *'' Oh! Susanna'' (1951) - Clerk (uncredited) *'' Rawhide'' (1951) - Gilchrist (uncredited) *'' Raton Pass'' (1951) - Scout (uncredited) *'' Comin' Round the Mountain'' (1951) - Mountaineer *'' David and Bathsheba'' (1951) - Soldier Who Touches the Ark of the Covenant (uncredited) *''

His Kind of Woman ''His Kind of Woman'' is a 1951 film noir starring Robert Mitchum and Jane Russell. The film features supporting performances by Vincent Price, Raymond Burr and Charles McGraw. The direction of the film, which was based on the unpublished story " ...

'' (1951)* - Tex Kearns (uncredited) *'' The Tall Target'' (1951) - Passenger in Club Car (uncredited) *'' The Red Badge of Courage'' (1951)* - Sergeant (uncredited) *'' Texas Carnival'' (1951) - Card Player (uncredited) *''

Drums in the Deep South ''Drums in the Deep South'' is an American Civil War war western film directed by William Cameron Menzies who was production designer of David O. Selznick's ''Gone With the Wind'' (1939) and also designed the cave sequences in Selznick's '' The ...

'' (1951) - Cpl. Jennings *'' Red Mountain'' (1951) - Jim Braden, Assayer *'' Distant Drums'' (1951)* - Cpl. Peachtree (uncredited) *'' The Frontier Phantom'' (1952)* - Crayden Man (uncredited) *'' Wait 'Til the Sun Shines, Nellie'' (1952) - Doc Thomas (uncredited) *'' The Lusty Men'' (1952) - Rodeo Announcer #1 (uncredited) *'' Horizons West'' (1952)* - Dennis (uncredited) *'' She Couldn't Say No'' (1952) - Harley Burger (uncredited) *''

The Silver Whip ''The Silver Whip'' is a 1953 American Western film directed by Harmon Jones and starring Dale Robertson, Rory Calhoun and Robert Wagner. Plot Cocky young drifter Jess Harker (Robert Wagner) wants to be a driver on the stagecoach's main line, j ...

'' (1953) - Deputy Dodd Burdette (uncredited) *'' Born to the Saddle'' (1953) - Sheriff *'' Inferno'' (1953) - Lee - Ranch Hand (uncredited) *'' A Lion Is in the Streets'' (1953) - Coroner (uncredited) *'' Gun Fury'' (1953) - Sheepman (uncredited) *'' Jubilee Trail'' (1954)* - Henry (uncredited) *'' Taza, Son of Cochise'' (1954) - Tiswin Charlie *''

Tennessee Champ ''Tennessee Champ'' is a 1954 American drama film with strong Christian overtones directed by Fred M. Wilcox and starring Shelley Winters, Keenan Wynn, Dewey Martin, and Charles Bronson Mounted as a title to fill out double and triple bills (a ...

'' (1954) - Baptist Minister (uncredited) *'' Yankee Pasha'' (1954) - Dan - Fur Trader (uncredited) *'' Suddenly'' (1954)* - Burg - Desk Officer (uncredited) *'' The Country Girl'' (1954) - Man (uncredited) *'' The Americano'' (1955) - Barney Dent *'' Rage at Dawn'' (1955) - Train Conductor (uncredited) *''

The Man from Bitter Ridge ''The Man from Bitter Ridge'' is a 1955 American Western film directed by Jack Arnold and starring Lex Barker, Mara Corday and Stephen McNally. Plot A stranger comes to the town of Tomahawk to investigate who is behind a series of stagecoach ...

'' (1955) - Bender (uncredited) *'' The Road to Denver'' (1955)* - Man in Buckboard *'' The Tall Men'' (1955) - Hotel Clerk in San Antonio (uncredited) *'' The Twinkle in God's Eye'' (1955) - Townsman (uncredited) *'' Glory'' (1956) - Glory's Horse Trainer (uncredited) *''

Red Sundown ''Red Sundown'' is a 1956 American Western film directed by Jack Arnold and starring Rory Calhoun, Martha Hyer and Dean Jagger. Plot Alec Longmire (Rory Calhoun), a gunfighter, decides to change his ways after nearly losing his life. He refo ...

'' (1956) - Durango Saloon Patron (uncredited) *'' The Last Hunt'' (1956)* - Deputy (uncredited) *''

Great Day in the Morning ''Great Day in the Morning'' is a Technicolor Superscope 1956 film.''Harrison's Reports'' film review; May 19, 1956, page 80. It was directed by Jacques Tourneur and stars Virginia Mayo, Robert Stack, and Ruth Roman in a story set in 1860s Den ...

'' (1956)* - Rogers (uncredited) *'' Thunder Over Arizona'' (1956) - Mel Hogan (uncredited) *''

The First Traveling Saleslady ''The First Traveling Saleslady'' is a 1956 American film, starring Ginger Rogers and Carol Channing. Commercially unsuccessful, it was among the films that helped to close RKO Pictures. Future western stars Clint Eastwood and James Arness hav ...

'' (1956)** - Sheriff *'' Gun Brothers'' (1956)* - Jonathan Logan, Mormon Minister (uncredited) *''

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'' (1956) - Slave (uncredited) *'' Giant'' (1956)* - Truck Driver in Diner (uncredited) *'' The Rainmaker'' (1956) - Deputy (uncredited) *'' The Lonely Man'' (1957) - Butcher (uncredited) *'' Band of Angels'' (1957) - Trader (uncredited) *''

Escape from San Quentin '' Escape from San Quentin'' is a 1957 American film noir crime film produced by Sam Katzman, directed by Fred F. Sears, and starring Johnny Desmond and Merry Anders. Plot Mike Gilbert is doing time at San Quentin prison in California. His sen ...

'' (1957) - Border Guard (uncredited) *'' Jailhouse Rock'' (1957)* - Paymaster (uncredited) *'' Gunfire at Indian Gap'' (1957) - Fred Moran *''

Escape from Red Rock ''Escape from Red Rock'' is a 1957 American Western film written and directed by Edward Bernds. The film stars Brian Donlevy, Eilene Janssen, Gary Murray, Jay C. Flippen, William Edward Phipps and Myron Healey. The film was released in December ...

'' (1957)** - Al Farris *'' Touch of Evil'' (1958)* - Customs Officer (uncredited) *'' Quantrill's Raiders'' (1958) - Fred Thomas *'' The Sheepman'' (1958) - Rancher (uncredited) *'' The Proud Rebel'' (1958) - Court Clerk (uncredited) *'' Frontier Gun'' (1958) - Sam Kilgore *'' Gunmen from Laredo'' (1959) - Jury Foreman (uncredited) *'' King of the Wild Stallions'' (1959) - Hawks (uncredited) *'' This Earth is Mine'' (1959) - Judge Gruber *''

The Big Fisherman ''The Big Fisherman'' is a 1959 American historical drama film directed by Frank Borzage about the life of Simon Peter, one of the disciples of Jesus. Starring Howard Keel, Susan Kohner and John Saxon, the production is adapted from the 194 ...

'' (1959) - Minor Role (uncredited) *'' Attack of the Giant Leeches'' (1959) - Porky Reed *''

Beloved Infidel ''Beloved Infidel'' is a 1959 DeLuxe Color biographical drama film made by 20th Century Fox in CinemaScope and based on the relationship of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Sheilah Graham. The film was directed by Henry King and produced by Jerry Wald f ...

'' (1959)* - Bookshop Proprietor (uncredited) *''

Ma Barker's Killer Brood ''Ma Barker's Killer Brood'' is a neo noir crime film, released in 1960. The low-budget film was directed by Bill Karn and starred Lurene Tuttle as the title character, Ma Barker. The film is a highly fictionalized account of the life of Ma Ba ...

'' (1960)** - Sheriff #2 *'' The Sergeant Was a Lady'' (1961) - Gen. Payson *'' Lonely Are the Brave'' (1962) - Convict (uncredited) *'' The Wild Westerners'' (1962) - Sheriff (uncredited) *''

'' (1962)* - Mob Leader (uncredited) *'' The Cardinal'' (1963) - Lamar (uncredited) *''

A Tiger Walks ''A Tiger Walks'' is a 1964 American drama film directed by Norman Tokar and starring Brian Keith and Vera Miles. Based on the 1960 novel of the same name by Ian Niall, it was produced by Walt Disney Productions. It was Indian actor Sabu's last ...

'' (1964)* - Tom Baker (uncredited) *''

The Bounty Killer ''The Ugly Ones'' ( es: ''El precio de un hombre'', lit. "The Price of a Man", it: ''The Bounty Killer'', later ''La morte ti segue... ma non ha fretta'', lit. "Death follows you... but not in a hurry") is a 1966 Spanish-Italian Spaghetti West ...

'' (1965)* - Marshal Davis *''

Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter ''Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter'' is a low-budget Western horror film released in 1966, in which a fictionalized version of the real-life western outlaw Jesse James encounters the fictional ''grand''daughter (the film's title notwi ...

'' (1966) - Townsman Laughing at Sheriff *''

Waco Waco ( ) is the county seat of McLennan County, Texas, United States. It is situated along the Brazos River and I-35, halfway between Dallas and Austin. The city had a 2020 population of 138,486, making it the 22nd-most populous city in the s ...

'' (1966) - Townsman *''

Red Tomahawk ''Red Tomahawk'' is a 1967 American Western film directed by R. G. Springsteen and written by Steve Fisher. The film stars Howard Keel, Joan Caulfield, Broderick Crawford, Scott Brady, Wendell Corey, Richard Arlen and Tom Drake. The film was r ...

'' (1967) - Ned Crone *''

The Fastest Guitar Alive ''The Fastest Guitar Alive'' is a 1967 American musical comedy Western film, directed by Michael D. Moore with singer Roy Orbison in his only starring role as an actor. The film features Orbison performing seven original songs, which appeared o ...

'' (1967) - Preacher (uncredited) *''

The Cheyenne Social Club ''The Cheyenne Social Club'' is a 1970 American Western comedy film written by James Lee Barrett, directed and produced by Gene Kelly, and starring James Stewart, Henry Fonda and Shirley Jones. The film is about an aging cowboy who inherits a ...

'' (1970) - Barfly Getting Up from Table (uncredited) *'' Beyond the Valley of the Dolls'' (1970) - Dr. Scholl (uncredited) *''

'' (1970, TV Movie) - Man Representing Florida (uncredited) *'' Skyjacked'' (1972) - Weber's Father *'' Smoke in the Wind'' (1975) - Col. Joab Cullen *''

Beyond the Bermuda Triangle Beyond may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Beyond'' (1921 film), an American silent film * ''Beyond'' (2000 film), a Danish film directed by Åke Sandgren, OT: ''Dykkerne'' * ''Beyond'' (2010 film), a Swedish film directed ...

'' (1975, TV Movie) - Caldas

Television

* '' The Lone Ranger'' (1953) - John Portis * '' Hopalong Cassidy'' (1953) - Bearcat Smith * '' The Adventures of Kit Carson'' (1954) - Todd Weaver * '' The Cisco Kid'' (1954) - Sheriff / Alan Moxley / Brace Haggar * '' Climax!'' (1954) - Ben Berry * ''

Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok ''The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok'' is an American Western television series that ran for eight seasons from April 15, 1951, through September 24, 1958. The Screen Gems series began in syndication, but ran on CBS from June 5, 1955, through 195 ...

'' (1952-1955) - Warner Laughton / Pinto * ''

Lux Video Theatre ''Lux Video Theatre'' is an American television anthology series that was produced from 1950 until 1957. The series presented both comedy and drama in original teleplays, as well as abridged adaptations of films and plays. Overview The ''Lux Vid ...

'' (1955) - Len Tollard * '' Stories of the Century'' (1955) - Henchman Huck * '' The Man Behind the Badge'' (1955) - Floyd / Caretaker * ''

Corky and White Shadow Corky means cork-like. It is an English and Irish unisex name that also serves as a nickname for Courtney. It may also refer to: People ;Sportspeople *Corky Ballas (born 1960), American competitive ballroom dancer *Corky or Corkie Blow (1877� ...

'' (1956) - Deputy Jeff * '' Tales of the Texas Rangers'' (1956) - Sheriff * '' Screen Directors Playhouse'' (1956) - 4th Farmer * '' Telephone Time'' (1956) - Ed * '' The Adventures of Jim Bowie'' (1956) - Settler * '' West Point'' (1956) - Amby Bracken * '' Cavalcade of America'' (1953-1956) - Stan * ''Red Ryder'' (1956) - Sheriff * '' Sheriff of Cochise'' (1957) - Charlie Desmond * '' Science Fiction Theatre'' (1957) - Bud * '' Circus Boy'' (1957) - Ben Otis / Sheriff / Gus * '' Adventures of Superman'' (1957) - Mike * '' The Ford Television Theatre'' (1957) - Mr. Harris * ''

Casey Jones John Luther "Casey" Jones (March 14, 1863 – April 30, 1900) was an American railroader who was killed when his passenger train collided with a stalled freight train at Vaughan, Mississippi. Jones was a locomotive engineer for the Illinois ...

'' (1957) - Sam Peterson * '' Highway Patrol'' (1957-1958) - Pete Burgess / Joe Valentine * '' Broken Arrow'' (1958) - Roberts * ''

From These Roots ''From These Roots'' is an American soap opera that aired from June 30, 1958, to December 29, 1961. It was created and written by Frank Provo and John Pickard. The show was seen on NBC. Storyline Actress Ann Flood starred as Elizabeth "Liz" F ...

'' (1958) - Dan Fraser (1958-1960) * ''

Northwest Passage The Northwest Passage (NWP) is the sea route between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans through the Arctic Ocean, along the northern coast of North America via waterways through the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. The eastern route along the ...

'' (1959) - Mercer (uncredited) * '' The Californians'' (1958-1959) - Roadhouse Proprietor / Turnkey * '' Lassie'' (1959) - Amos Lovejoy * '' Wanted: Dead or Alive'' (1960) - Stableman (uncredited) * '' Overland Trail'' (1960) - Miner (uncredited) * '' Wichita Town'' (1960) - Salty * '' Bat Masterson'' (1960) - S2E21 "Cattle and Canes" as Rancher Ben Taylor * '' The Texan'' (1959-1960) - Mulligan / Sheriff Dawson * ''

Thriller Thriller may refer to: * Thriller (genre), a broad genre of literature, film and television ** Thriller film, a film genre under the general thriller genre Comics * ''Thriller'' (DC Comics), a comic book series published 1983–84 by DC Comics i ...

'' (1960) - Doctor * '' General Electric Theater'' (1960) - Sheriff * '' The Deputy'' (1959-1960) - Joab Sharpe / Sheriff Wilks * '' Twilight Zone'' (1961) - Man #2 (uncredited) * '' Sugarfoot'' (1957-1961) Cowhand / Kennedy * '' The Rebel'' (1961) - Corby * ''

Maverick Maverick, Maveric or Maverik may refer to: History * Maverick (animal), an unbranded range animal, derived from U.S. cattleman Samuel Maverick Aviation * AEA Maverick, an Australian single-seat sportsplane design * General Aviation Design Bure ...

'' (1958-1961) - Poe / Stableman * ''

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp ''The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp'' is the first Western television series written for adults, premiering four days before '' Gunsmoke'' on September 6, 1955. Two weeks later came the Clint Walker western ''Cheyenne''. The series is loosely ...

'' (1955-1961) - Zack Burton / Townsman / Witness / Judge Norton / Wilkins - Second Prisoner in Line * '' Bat Masterson'' (1960-1961) - Sheriff Bart Sloane / Ben Taylor * '' Checkmate'' (1961) - Man * '' Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color'' (1958-1961) - Storekeeper / William Ryan / Deputy (uncredited) * ''

Outlaws An outlaw is a person living outside the law. Outlaws or The Outlaws may also refer to: Film and television Film * ''The Outlaws'' (1950 film), an Italian crime film * ''Outlaws'' (1985 film), a French film * ''The Outlaws'' (2017 film), a Sou ...

'' (1961) - Wagon Driver (uncredited) * '' Sea Hunt'' (1961, Season 4, Episode 28) - Sheriff Wyatt Walsh * ''

Cheyenne The Cheyenne ( ) are an Indigenous people of the Great Plains. Their Cheyenne language belongs to the Algonquian language family. Today, the Cheyenne people are split into two federally recognized nations: the Southern Cheyenne, who are enr ...

'' (1961) - Man * '' Rawhide'' (1959-1962) - Sheriff of Elkville / Windy * '' Tales of Wells Fargo'' (1958-1962) - Pete the Bartender / Matt Gray / Nedy West / Miner Who Quit * '' Laramie'' (1959-1962) - Pa Tilford / Stagecoach Driver / Pop - Telegrapher / Man of God / Townsman * '' Have Gun - Will Travel'' (1962) - Sam - Henchman * ''

The Rifleman ''The Rifleman'' is an American Western television program starring Chuck Connors as rancher Lucas McCain and Johnny Crawford as his son Mark McCain. It was set in the 1880s in the fictional town of North Fork, New Mexico Territory. The sho ...

'' (1958-1963) - Russell / Cowboy on Trail * '' Wagon Train'' (1958-1963) - Taggert / Wagon Driver / Joe Lassiter * '' Ripcord'' (1962-1963) - Mr. Ledbetter / Replaced / Simmons * '' Destry'' (1964) - Stableman (uncredited) * '' Flipper'' (1965) - Captain Bender * '' Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre'' (1963-1966) - Fred * '' The Beverly Hillbillies'' (1966) - Man * '' Petticoat Junction'' (1965-1966) - Homer Overstreet / 1st Juror * '' Green Acres'' (1965-1967) - Man * '' Bonanza'' (196-1967) - Townsman #2 / Stableman / Weems / Tom / Stableman / Simms / Station Agent / Zeke Jackson * '' The Name of the Game'' (1970) - Sheriff Prentiss * '' The High Chaparral'' (1967-1970) - Dirt Smith / Sheriff Prentiss / Bob Willis * '' The Virginian'' (1962-1970) - Conductor / Stableman / Baggage Man / Edwards / Fox * '' Adam-12'' (1971) - Benny * '' Gunsmoke'' (1960-1972) - Oldtimer / Stocker / Attendant / Bartender / Dan - Bartender / Ainsley * '' Barnaby Jones'' (1973) * '' Mannix'' (1973) - Steve (uncredited)

References

External links

* * http://www.b-westerns.com/villan33.htm at The Old Corral http://www.b-westerns.com/ * https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/tv1903.htm * https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/lw2102.htm {{DEFAULTSORT:White, Dan American male film actors Civilian Conservation Corps people 1908 births 1980 deaths Vaudeville performers 20th-century American male actors Male Western (genre) film actors People from Suwannee County, Florida