John Samuel Ingram (November 15, 1902 – February 20, 1969) was an American film and television actor. He appeared in many serials and Westerns between 1935 and 1966.
Biography
Ingram served in the U.S. Army in France. After leaving the military, he gave up plans to study law and instead joined a traveling minstrel show. He acted in
stock theater with several companies before going into film. Ingram first appeared on screen in a bit part in ''Westward Ho'' (1935). His first film credit came in the serial ''Zorro Rides Again'' (1937).
In addition to acting, Ingram was a stunt man, working with horses and cars in films in the early 1930s.
He was born in
Frankfort, Illinois, and died in
Canoga Park, California, of a
heart attack
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. He was interred in the Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery in Chatsworth, California. Ingram also acquired a
movie ranch
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in 1944; several Western films were shot there.
In 1944, Ingram married Eloise Fullerton.
Selected appearances
Films
* ''
Westward Ho'' (1935)
* ''
The Lonely Trail'' (1936)
* ''
Winds of the Wasteland
''Winds of the Wasteland'' is a 1936 Western film directed by Mack V. Wright and starring John Wayne and Phyllis Fraser. The film was released by Republic Pictures. The film was later released in a colorized version on home video/dvd under ...
'' (1936)
* ''
Hearts in Bondage
''Hearts in Bondage'' is a 1936 American black-and-white war drama film directed by Lew Ayres for Republic Pictures. Set during the American Civil War, the film depicts the Union Navy's deliberate sinking of , the Confederate States Navy's salva ...
'' (1936)
* ''
Rebellion
Rebellion, uprising, or insurrection is a refusal of obedience or order. It refers to the open resistance against the orders of an established authority.
A rebellion originates from a sentiment of indignation and disapproval of a situation and ...
'' (1936)
* ''
Headline Crasher'' (1936)
* ''
Wild Horse Rodeo'' (1937)
* ''
Valley of Terror'' (1937)
* ''
Whistling Bullets'' (1937)
* ''
Outlaws of Sonora'' (1938)
* ''
Frontier Scout'' (1938)
* ''
Phantom Gold'' (1938)
* ''
Riders of the Black Hills'' (1938)
* ''
Frontiers of '49'' (1939)
* ''
The Night Riders'' (1939)
* ''
New Frontier'' (1939)
* ''
Wyoming Outlaw'' (1939)
* ''
Melody Ranch'' (1940)
* ''
Ridin' the Trail'' (1940)
* ''
Under Texas Skies'' (1940)
* ''
The Lone Rider Ambushed'' (1941)
* ''
Prairie Pioneers'' (1941)
* ''
The Gang's All Here'' (1941)
* ''
The Lone Rider and the Bandit'' (1941)
* ''
The Lone Rider in Cheyenne'' (1941)
* ''
Man from Cheyenne'' (1942)
* ''
Arizona Stage Coach'' (1942)
* ''
The Mysterious Rider'' (1942)
* ''
Santa Fe Scouts'' (1943)
* ''
Riders of the Rio Grande'' (1943)
* ''
Wolves of the Range'' (1943)
* ''
Arizona Trail'' (1943)
* ''
Fugitive of the Plains'' (1943)
* ''
Range Law'' (1944)
* ''
Frontier Outlaws'' (1944)
* ''
Valley of Vengeance'' (1944)
* ''
The Drifter
A drifter is a vagrant who moves from place to place without a fixed home or employment.
Drifter(s) or The Drifter(s) may also refer to:
Films and television Films
* ''The Drifter'' (1917 film), an American film directed by Fred Kelsey
* ''Th ...
'' (1944)
* ''
Oath of Vengeance'' (1944)
* ''
Flame of the West'' (1945)
* ''
West of the Alamo'' (1946)
* ''
Blazing Across the Pecos'' (1948)
* ''
Law of the West'' (1949)
* ''
Sierra
Sierra (Spanish for "mountain range" and "saw", from Latin '' serra'') may refer to the following:
Places Mountains and mountain ranges
* Sierra de Juárez, a mountain range in Baja California, Mexico
* Sierra de las Nieves, a mountain range i ...
'' (1950)
* ''
Short Grass
''Short Grass'' is a 1950 American Western film directed by Lesley Selander and starring Rod Cameron, Cathy Downs and Johnny Mack Brown.Pitts p.311
Cast
* Rod Cameron as Steve Llewellyn
* Cathy Downs as Sharon Lynch
* Johnny Mack Brown as S ...
'' (1950)
* ''
Fort Dodge Stampede'' (1951)
* ''
Fargo Fargo usually refers to:
* Fargo, North Dakota, United States
* ''Fargo'' (1996 film), a crime film by the Coen brothers
* ''Fargo'' (TV series), an American black comedy–crime drama anthology television series
Fargo may also refer to:
Othe ...
'' (1952)
* ''
Thief of Damascus'' (1952) — Gate Guard at beheading
* ''
Abbott and Costello Lost in Alaska'' (1952)
* Cow Country (1952–55)
* Ticket to Mexico (1952–55)
* Bad Men of Marysville (1952–55)
* ''
Siren of Bagdad'' (1953)— Kazah's Man
* ''
Five Guns West'' (1955) — Stephan Jethro
* ''
Man Without a Star'' (1955) - Jessup - (Uncredited)
* ''
A Big Hand for the Little Lady'' (1966)
Serials
* ''
Undersea Kingdom'' (1936)
* ''
The Vigilantes Are Coming'' (1936)
* ''
Dick Tracy'' (1937)
* ''
S.O.S. Coast Guard
''S O S Coast Guard'' is a 1937 Republic film serial. It was the seventh of the sixty-six serials made by Republic. The plot concerns the mad scientist Boroff (Bela Lugosi) attempting to sell a superweapon to the highest bidder, opposed by Coast ...
'' (1937)
* ''
Zorro Rides Again'' (1937)
* ''
The Lone Ranger'' (1937)
* ''
Zorro Rides Again'' (1937)
* ''
The Fighting Devil Dogs
''The Fighting Devil Dogs'' (1938) is a 12-chapter Republic movie serial starring Lee Powell and Herman Brix, the latter better known by his later stage name, Bruce Bennett. It was directed by William Witney and John English. While not often c ...
'' (1938)
* ''
Dick Tracy Returns'' (1938)
* ''
Terry and the Pirates'' (1940)
* ''
Deadwood Dick'' (1940)
* ''
The Green Archer'' (1940)
* ''
White Eagle White Eagle(s) may refer to:
History and politics
* Coat of arms of Poland, a white eagle
* Crusade of Romanianism, or White Eagles, a 1930s far-right movement in Romania
* Task Force White Eagle, a Polish military unit during the War in Afghanist ...
'' (1941)
* ''
King of the Texas Rangers'' (1941)
* ''
Perils of the Royal Mounted
''Perils of the Royal Mounted'' is a 1942 American Northern film. It was the 18th serial released by Columbia Pictures. It starred Robert Kellard (aka Robert Stevens) as the hero, Sgt. Mack MacLane of the Royal Mounties, and Kenneth MacDonald a ...
'' (1942)
* ''
The Valley of Vanishing Men'' (1942)
* ''
Billy the Kid Trapped'' (1942)
* ''
Batman
Batman is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and debuted in the 27th issue of the comic book '' Detective Comics'' on March 30, 1939 ...
'' (1943)
*''
Devil Riders'' (1943)
* ''
Manhunt of Mystery Island
''Manhunt of Mystery Island'' (1945) is a Republic Movie serial. It was the thirty-sixth serial produced by Republic (of a total of sixty-six) and the first released in 1945.
It is the penultimate 15-chapter serial to be released by the studio. ...
'' (1945)
* ''
Brenda Starr, Reporter
''Brenda Starr, Reporter'' (often referred to simply as ''Brenda Starr'') is a comic strip about a glamorous, adventurous reporter. It was created in 1940 by Dale Messick for the Chicago Tribune Syndicate.
History
Although set in Chicago, ''B ...
'' (1945)
* ''
The Monster and the Ape'' (1945)
* ''
Jungle Raiders'' (1945)
* ''
The Scarlet Horseman'' (1946)
* ''
Hop Harrigan'' (1946)
* ''
Chick Carter, Detective'' (1946)
* ''
The Mysterious Mr. M
''The Mysterious Mr. M'' is a 1946 Universal Pictures movie serial, the 137th and last serial produced by Universal.
Plot
Anthony Waldron intends to steal a new submarine invention from Dr. Kittridge while blaming a fictitious mastermind he cal ...
'' (1946)
* ''
Jack Armstrong'' (1947)
* ''
The Vigilante: Fighting Hero of the West'' (1947)
* ''
The Sea Hound'' (1947)
* ''
Brick Bradford'' (1947)
* ''
Superman'' (1948)
* ''
Tex Granger, Midnight Rider of the Plains'' (1948)
* ''
Congo Bill'' (1948)
* ''
Bruce Gentry'' (1949)
* ''
Cody of the Pony Express'' (1950)
* ''
Atom Man vs. Superman'' (1950)
* ''
Don Daredevil Rides Again'' (1951)
* ''
Roar of the Iron Horse, Rail-Blazer of the Apache Trail'' (1951)
* ''
Captain Video: Master of the Stratosphere'' (1951)
* ''
King of the Congo'' (1952)
* ''
Riding with Buffalo Bill'' (1954)
TV shows
* ''
The Gene Autry Show'' (1950–1951) - Joe / Deputy Sam / Judd Parker / The Sheriff
* ''
The Lone Ranger'' (1950–1953) - Sheriff Enright / Sheriff Collins
* ''
The Cisco Kid'' (1950–1954) - Sheriff / Stableman / Homer Appleby / Henchman / Jeff's Older Henchman / Rocky, Blake Henchman / Jim Hardy / Henry P. Murdock
* ''
The Adventures of Kit Carson'' (1951–1953) - Henchman / Parker / Deputy Callahan
* ''
Hopalong Cassidy
Hopalong Cassidy is a fictional cowboy hero created in 1904 by the author Clarence E. Mulford, who wrote a series of short stories and novels based on the character. Mulford portrayed the character as rude, dangerous, and rough-talking. He w ...
'' (1954) - Henchman
* ''
Buffalo Bill, Jr.'' (1955) - Frank Snyder / Henchman Tulsa
* ''
The Gabby Hayes Show'' (1956) - Henchman / Vance Sharp / Steve Martin
* ''
Highway Patrol'' (1958) - Cliff Reynolds
References
External links
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1902 births
1969 deaths
American male film actors
Burials at Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery
Male actors from Illinois
Male film serial actors
20th-century American male actors