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Roy Barcroft

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1.2 Popularity Sep 07, 1902 (67 years old) Crab Orchard, Nebraska, USA

Roy Barcroft (born Howard Harold Ravenscroft; September 7, 1902 – November 28, 1969) was an American character actor famous for playing villains in B-Westerns and other genres. From 1937 to 1957, he appeared in more than 300 films for Republic Pictures. Some of his prominent roles were the marshal...

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Perry Mason
Perry Mason
1957 as Murphy
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
1955
The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
1960 as Clint Biggers
Maverick
Maverick
1957 as The Cattleman
Maverick
Maverick
1957 as Marshal
The Virginian
The Virginian
1962 as Bill Goforth
Gun Duel in Durango
Gun Duel in Durango
1957 as Mr. Blaisdell (uncredited)
Rustlers on Horseback
Rustlers on Horseback
1950 as Leo Straykin

Biography

Roy Barcroft (born Howard Harold Ravenscroft; September 7, 1902 – November 28, 1969) was an American character actor famous for playing villains in B-Westerns and other genres. From 1937 to 1957, he appeared in more than 300 films for Republic Pictures. Some of his prominent roles were the marshal in Oklahoma! (1955) and Colonel Jim Logan in The Adventures of Spin & Marty (1955 - 1957).

Filmography 314

1970
Monte Walsh Movie

as Proprietor

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Captain Mephisto and the Transformation Machine Movie
1969
The Reivers Movie

as Ed (The Judge)

1969
Gaily, Gaily Movie

as Dr. Gorson

1968
Bandolero! Movie

as Bartender

1967
The Not So Lonely Lighthouse Keeper Movie

as Narrator

1967
Cimarron Strip TV
1967
The Way West Movie

as Mr. Masters

1966
Texas Across the River Movie

as Morton

1966
Destination Inner Space Movie

as Skipper

1966
Gunpoint Movie

as Dr. Beardsley

1966
Billy the Kid Versus Dracula Movie

as Sheriff Griffin

1966
Run, Light Buck, Run Movie

as Narrator

1966
D-Day on Mars Movie

as The Purple Monster

1965
Laredo TV
1964
Profiles in Courage TV

as Judge

1963
The Great Adventure TV

as Dr. Anthony Thompson

1962
The Lucy Show TV

as Chief of Police

1962
The Virginian TV

as Bill Goforth

1962
The Virginian TV

as Mr. Tait

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday September 07, 1902 (67 years old)
Died November 28, 1969
Place of Birth Crab Orchard, Nebraska, USA
Also Known As Howard Harold Ravenscroft
Years Active 1932 - 1970
Popularity 1.2
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314 Total Credits
260 Movie Roles
54 TV Roles
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