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Guy Wilkerson | |
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Born | Guy Owen Wilkerson December 21, 1899 Whitewright, Texas, U.S. |
Died | July 15, 1971 Hollywood, California, U.S. | (aged 71)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1937–1971 |
Guy Owen Wilkerson (December 21, 1899 – July 15, 1971) was an American actor, known primarily for his roles in Western B movies. With his tall, lanky frame, he often played sidekick or comedy relief parts.
Wilkseron was born December 21, 1899, in Whitewright, Texas. He was a former vaudevillian and burlesque performer when he began making films in 1937.
He was one-third of the Texas Rangers in the Rangers series of films, alongside Dave O'Brien in all 22 of the film's series from 1942 to 1945. James Newill was his other co-star in the first 14 of the series. Tex Ritter replaced Jim for the concluding eight entries in the series.
Wilkerson played Panhandle Perkins in all 22 films. He later made the move to television, appearing in shows such as The Lone Ranger, The Twilight Zone, Thriller, Maverick, Gunsmoke, The Fugitive, Kentucky Jones, Green Acres, and Adam-12. Wilkerson died July 15, 1971, in Hollywood, California.
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1952 | Death Valley Days | Enoch Fish | Season 1 Episode 1 "How Death Valley Got Its Name" |
1953 | Death Valley Days | Tex | Season 1 Episode 14 "Claim Jumpin' Jennie" |
1959 | Gunsmoke | Bartender Pete Wilkins | Season 4 Episode 26 “The Bear" |
1959 | Wanted Dead or Alive | Sowbelly Logan | Season 2 Episode 9 "The Tyrant" |
1960 | Wanted Dead or Alive | Prospector | Season 3 Episode 9 "Criss-Cross" |
1960 | Twilight Zone | Counterman | Season 2 Episode 7 "Nick of Time" |