Slim Whitaker

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Slim Whitaker

Acting July 27, 1893

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

American cowboy and actor Slim Whitaker was working the rodeo circuit at age 17, eventually becoming a cowhand on the Chowchilla Ranch in central California. In 1912 he was hire…

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Sagebrush Trail

Sagebrush Trail

5.3 1933 Movie
Flash Gordon

Flash Gordon

6.4 1936 Movie
The Desperadoes

The Desperadoes

5.9 1943 Movie
In Old California

In Old California

5.3 1942 Movie
New Frontier

New Frontier

5.7 1939 Movie
Billy the Kid

Billy the Kid

5.3 1941 Movie
Haunted Gold

Haunted Gold

5.1 1932 Movie
The Squaw Man

The Squaw Man

6.0 1914 Movie
Horses' Collars

Horses' Collars

6.4 1935 Movie
Ride Him, Cowboy

Ride Him, Cowboy

4.9 1932 Movie
Under Western Stars

Under Western Stars

5.8 1938 Movie
The Telegraph Trail

The Telegraph Trail

4.7 1933 Movie

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American cowboy and actor Slim Whitaker was working the rodeo circuit at age 17, eventually becoming a cowhand on the Chowchilla Ranch in central California. In 1912 he was hired as a riding extra and stunt man by Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson for westerns being filmed in Niles Canyon, CA. During the silent era his peers were Hal Taliaferro, Al Bridge, Charles King, Ken Maynard, Yakima Canutt, Walter Brennan, Hoot Gibson, a very young John Wayne and many others. He was one of the most prolific of the B-western bad guys and supporting actors. His movie career spanned 36 years, from the silents through the post-World War II period, and he appeared in over 300 films.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1948
    Tex Granger: Midnight Rider of the Plains

    Movie Joe Hall (uncredited)

  2. 1948
    The Westward Trail

    Movie Bartender

  3. 1947
    Black Hills

    Movie

  4. 1947
    Return of the Lash

    Movie Henchman

  5. 1947
    Pioneer Justice

    Movie Ben

  6. 1947
    Law of the Lash

    Movie Bart

  7. 1946
    Outlaws of the Plains

    Movie R.R. Agent Graham

  8. 1946
    Overland Riders

    Movie Jeff Barkley

  9. 1944
    Trigger Trail

    Movie

  10. 1944
    The Drifter

    Movie Marshal Hodges

  11. 1944
    The Laramie Trail

    Movie Sheriff Law

  12. 1944
    Oklahoma Raiders

    Movie Sheriff Seth Banning

  13. 1944
    Marshal of Gunsmoke

    Movie Henchman Nevada

  14. 1943
    Boss of Rawhide

    Movie Murdered Wagon Driver

  15. 1943
    Man from Music Mountain

    Movie Sheepman (uncredited)

  16. 1943
    Raiders of Red Gap

    Movie Green

More credits
  1. 1943
    Blazing Frontier

    Movie Sheriff

  2. 1943
    Silver Spurs

    Movie Henchman Ed

  3. 1943
    Wolves of the Range

    Movie Pasha

  4. 1943
    The Desperadoes

    Movie Tolliver - Jack's Gang Member

  5. 1943
    Death Rides the Plains

    Movie Sheriff

  6. 1943
    Fighting Frontier

    Movie Sheriff Logan

  7. 1942
    The Rangers Take Over

    Movie Sheriff

  8. 1942
    The Mysterious Rider

    Movie Rufe - Henchman

  9. 1942
    Arizona Stage Coach

    Movie Red

  10. 1942
    The Silver Bullet

    Movie Buck

  11. 1942
    Texas Justice

    Movie Huxley

  12. 1942
    Come on Danger

    Movie Sheriff

  13. 1942
    In Old California

    Movie Man on Street

  14. 1942
    Billy the Kid's Smoking Guns

    Movie Roberts

  15. 1942
    Raiders of the West

    Movie The Sheriff

  16. 1942
    The Lone Rider and the Bandit

    Movie Miner #2

  17. 1941
    Billy The Kid's Round-Up

    Movie Jim Hanley

  18. 1941
    Billy the Kid Wanted

    Movie Sheriff #2

  19. 1941
    King of the Texas Rangers

    Movie Cantina Thug

  20. 1941
    Six-Gun Gold

    Movie Deputy Miller

  21. 1941
    Arizona Bound

    Movie Henchman Red

  22. 1941
    Riders of Death Valley

    Movie Stable Owner

  23. 1941
    Hands Across the Rockies

    Movie Marshal Bemis

  24. 1941
    Cyclone on Horseback

    Movie Valley City Sheriff