Ken Maynard

A rugged cowboy star rises to fame in Hollywood's Golden Age, becoming a defining face of the Western genre through silent screens and roaring legends.

Born

July 21, 1895

Died

1973

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Producer
Writer

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In short · Acted for six decades — 88 credits.

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Biography

Kenneth Olin Maynard was an American actor and producer known for his prominence in Western films during Hollywood's Golden Age. Active primarily from the 1920s to the 1940s, he became one of the biggest stars in the Western genre. Maynard's career spanned both silent and sound films, and he was recognized for his rugged good looks and ability to portray the archetypal cowboy hero. His contributions to the Western film genre helped shape its popularity during the early to mid-20th century.

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