Stuart Randall (actor)

Stuart Randall (born Clarence W Maxwell, July 24, 1909 – June 22, 1988)[1] was an American band leader, singer, live theater actor, and actor of film and television who appeared on screen between 1950 and 1971.

Stuart Randall
Randall in Indestructible Man (1956)
Born
Clarence W Maxwell

(1909-07-24)July 24, 1909
DiedJune 22, 1988(1988-06-22) (aged 78)
OccupationActor
Years active1950–1971
TelevisionLaramie; Cimarron City
SpouseMary Elizabeth Adams Nov 20, 1942 - Feb 15, 1950 Rose C. Leone marriages date unknown. She remarried after S. Randall's death.

Early years

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Randall was born in Brazil, Indiana, the son of Walter C Maxwell and Allie Ball Maxwell. He attended Brazil High School.[1] Growing up, he lived in Brazil, Indiana.[2] Before he became an actor, he sang with bands, including those of Jan Garber and Abe Lyman;[2] led an orchestra; and was a radio technician. In World War II, Randall went through Army basic and AIT (field artillery) training at Camp Roberts in California. Afterwards, it has been said, he was an observer for the general staff of the U. S. Army's ground forces. In that role he completed 18 missions behind enemy lines in the European theater.[3]

Career

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Randall portrayed sheriff Art Sampson on the television Western Cimarron City.[2]

Randall portrayed Will Bradly on the television Western The Lone Ranger S2E10 “Masked Deputy” 1950

Randall also played Mort Cory, sheriff on the TV Western Laramie.

Personal life

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Randall was married in the West Central Chapel, Camp Roberts, California to Mary E. Adams, a dancer and actress going by Angie Adams, on November 20, 1942 until February 15, 1950, at which time they divorced. They had two children. Later he married Rose C. Leone, May 8, 1954, whom he remained with until his death.

Death

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Randall died in 1988, aged 78, at his home in Victorville, San Bernardino County, California,[1] from undisclosed causes.[citation needed]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1950 Bells of Coronado Sheriff
1950 Dynamite Pass Rancher Allen Uncredited
1950 Rider from Tucson Henchman Slim
1950 Rustlers on Horseback Jake Clune
1951 Storm Warning Walt Walters
1951 Rough Riders of Durango Henchman Jed
1951 Tomahawk Sergeant Newell
1951 Wells Fargo Gunmaster John Thornton
1951 Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison Jennings Uncredited
1951 The Hoodlum Lieut. Burdick
1951 Tomorrow Is Another Day Frank Higgins
1951 Arizona Manhunt Scar Willard
1951 The Lady Pays Off Face Uncredited
1951 Fixed Bayonets! Major General at Headquarters Uncredited
1952 The Bushwackers Slocum
1952 This Woman Is Dangerous Detective McGill Uncredited
1952 Bugles in the Afternoon Bannack Bill
1952 Rancho Notorious Starr Uncredited
1952 Carbine Williams Deputy Sheriff Tom Vennar
1952 Kid Monk Baroni Mr. Moore
1952 The Pride of St. Louis Frankie Frisch Uncredited
1952 The Half-Breed Hawkfeather Uncredited
1952 Diplomatic Courier Butrick Uncredited
1952 O. Henry's Full House Detective (segment "The Clarion Call"), Uncredited
1952 Park Row Mr. Spiro
1952 Hurricane Smith Matt Ward
1952 Captive Women Gordon
1952 Pony Soldier Standing Bear
1953 Hiawatha Mudjekeewis
1953 Sword of Venus Hugo
1953 Destination Gobi Capt. Briggs Uncredited
1953 Pickup on South Street Police Commissioner Uncredited
1953 Pony Express Pemberton
1953 Arena Eddie Elstead
1953 Hannah Lee: An American Primitive Jeff Montgomery
1953 The Man from the Alamo Jim Bowie Uncredited
1953 Champ for a Day Detective Uncredited
1953 Vicki Detective #3 Uncredited
1953 Mexican Manhunt Lucky Gato
1953 Captain John Smith and Pocahontas Opechanco
1954 The Great Diamond Robbery Nightclub Manager Uncredited
1954 Southwest Passage Lt. Owens
1954 Man with the Steel Whip Harris
1954 The Far Country Capt. Benson Uncredited
1954 Naked Alibi Chief A.S. Babcock
1954 This Is My Love Investigator
1954 They Rode West Chief Satanta
1955 Chief Crazy Horse Old Man Afraid
1955 Female on the Beach Frankovitch
1955 Headline Hunters Frank Hoffman
1955 Texas Lady Texas Ranger Capt. Irvine Uncredited
1956 Indestructible Man Police Capt. John Lauder
1956 Star in the Dust Jess Ryman
1956 Pardners Carol's Cowhand
1956 Miami Exposé 'Lucky' Gato
1956 The Ten Commandments Elder of Joseph Uncredited
1957 Run of the Arrow Col. Taylor
1957 Official Detective Butler TV series, 1 episode
1959 Verboten! Colonel
1959 The Big Fisherman King Aretas
1960 I'll Give My Life Rex Barton
1960 Home from the Hill Ben Ramsey Uncredited
1960 The Gallant Hours Vice Adm. Richmond Kelly Turner Uncredited
1960 From the Terrace Jerry Kelly Uncredited
1960 College Confidential Sheriff Uncredited
1960 Wanted Dead or Alive (TV series) Mr. Cummings season 2 episode 26 (Black Belt)
1961 Wanted Dead or Alive (TV series) Watkins season 3 episode 15 (Baa-Baa)
1961 Frontier Uprising Ben Wright
1961 Posse from Hell Luke Gorman
1963 Lassie: A Christmas Tail Al Livermore
1964 Taggart Sheriff
1965 Fluffy State Trooper
1969 True Grit McAlester Uncredited

References

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  1. ^ a b c Aaker, Everett (2017). Television Western Players, 1960–1975: A Biographical Dictionary. McFarland. pp. 350–351. ISBN 9781476662503. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "Now Here Is One Television Sheriff Who's Doin' What Comes Naturally". The Miami Herald. December 21, 1958. p. 148. Retrieved November 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Stuart Randall Earn [sic] Reputation For Versatility". Valley Times. California, North Hollywood. June 26, 1952. p. 11. Retrieved November 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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