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Gene Evans
A legendary actor's journey through the golden age of Westerns, from dusty film sets to prime time, as he becomes a beloved icon of the American frontier.
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In short · Worked for seven decades — 57 credits.
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Biography
Eugene Barton Evans was an American actor known for his appearances in television series, television films, and feature films throughout his career, which spanned from 1947 to 1989. He became widely recognized for his roles in Westerns, both on screen and on stage, and was a prominent figure in the genre. Evans appeared in a variety of productions across different media, showcasing his versatility as a performer. His career reflected the evolving landscape of American entertainment during the mid-to-late 20th century.
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Actor
54 credits
The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller(2002)
Sgt. Zack
FilmMurder She Wrote(2000)
Otto Fry (1 Episode) , Nils Highlander (1 Episode)
TV
Once Upon a Texas Train(1988)
Fargo Parker
Film
The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory(1987)
McGregor
Film
Travis McGee(1983)
Meyer
Film
The Shadow Riders(1982)
Colonel Holiday Hammond, Gunrunner
Film
Sourdough(1981)
Narrator
Film
Concrete Cowboys(1979)
Lt. Blocker
Film
The Concrete Cowboys(1979)
Lt. Blocker
Film
Lassie: A New Beginning(1978)
Sheriff Marsh
Film
The Magic of Lassie(1978)
Sheriff Andrews
Film
Fire(1977)
Dan Harter
Film
The Last Day(1975)
Marshal Connelly
Film
Peopletoys(1974)
Papa Doc
Film
A Knife for the Ladies(1974)
Virgil Hooker
Film
Camper John(1973)
Sheriff MacVaney
Film
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid(1973)
Mr. Horrell
Film
The Bounty Man(1972)
Tom Brady
Film
The Intruders(1970)
Cole Younger
Film
The Ballad of Cable Hogue(1970)
Clete
Film
There Was a Crooked Man...(1970)
Col Wolff
Film
Support Your Local Sheriff!(1969)
Tom Danby
Film
The War Wagon(1967)
Deputy Hoag
Film
Waco(1966)
Deputy Sheriff Jim O'Neill
Film
Apache Uprising(1965)
Jess Cooney
Film
Shock Corridor(1963)
Boden
Film
Gold of the Seven Saints(1961)
McCracken
Film
The Giant Behemoth(1959)
Steve Karnes
Film
Operation Petticoat(1959)
Chief Molumphry
Film
The Hangman(1959)
Big Murph Murphy
Film
Cinematographer
2 creditsEditor
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