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Ethan Laidlaw
A reclusive, veteran Western actor haunted by a lifetime of uncredited roles must confront his fading legacy when a young filmmaker uncovers the truth behind his forgotten stardom.
In short · Acted for five decades — 63 credits.
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Biography
Ethan Allen Laidlaw was an American film actor known for his extensive career in Westerns. Active from 1923 to 1962, he appeared in over 350 films and made more than 500 television appearances. The majority of his roles were uncredited, and he was primarily recognized for his supporting parts in the Western genre.
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63 credits
To Kill a Mockingbird(1962)
Townsman
Film
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance(1962)
Party Member at Convention
Film
The Ten Commandments(1956)
Elder of Joseph
Film
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp(1955)
Townsman
TV
Powder River(1953)
Lame Jack Banner
Film
Ridin' the Outlaw Trail(1951)
Henchman
Film
Winchester '73(1950)
Stationmaster (uncredited)
Film
Where Danger Lives(1950)
Postville Cowboy (uncredited)
Film
Rustler's Round-Up(1946)
Louie Todd
Film
Singin' in the Corn(1946)
Silk Stevens
Film
Three Little Pirates(1946)
Pirate Dirk
Film
Marshal of Gunsmoke(1944)
Pete Larkin
Film
Fugitive from Sonora(1943)
Hack Roberts
Film
Border Buckaroos(1943)
Henchman Hank Dugan
Film
Stagecoach Express(1942)
Lou - Henchman
Film
Riding Through Nevada(1942)
Woods
Film
Law of the Range(1941)
Henchman Jeff Hobart
Film
Riders of the Badlands(1941)
Bill
Film
Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie(1941)
Outlaw
Film
The Tulsa Kid(1940)
Nick Carson - Henchman
Film
Son of Roaring Dan(1940)
Matt Gregg
Film
Wagon Train(1940)
Pat Hays - Henchman
Film
Stage to Chino(1940)
Wheeler
Film
Cowboys from Texas(1939)
Duke Plummer
FilmWestern Caravans(1939)
Henchman Scanlon
Film
Home on the Prairie(1939)
Henchman Carter
Film
Invisible Stripes(1939)
Cop Outside Police Station (uncredited)
Film
Rhythm of the Saddle(1938)
Tex Robinson
Film
I'm from the City(1938)
Jeff, Ranch Foreman
Film
Border G-Man(1938)
Henchman Curly
Film
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