Harry Cheshire
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Harry V. Cheshire | |
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 Cheshire in Adventures of Gallant Bess (1948) | |
| Born | August 16, 1891 |
| Died | June 16, 1968 (aged 76) |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1940–1964 |
| Known for | Judge Ben Wiley on Buffalo Bill, Jr. Judge Trager on Lawman |
Harry V. Cheshire (August 16, 1891 – June 16, 1968) was an American character actor originally from Emporia, Kansas, with more than 150 film appearances to his credit.
Career[]
Cheshire was active on stage with the Hi Jinks Company and Liberty Players acting troupes.[1]
With a raspy voice, Cheshire frequently played the parts of bankers and western townsmen but occasionally outlaws too. He was perhaps best known for his role as Judge "Fair and Square" Ben Wiley in the syndicated western television series, Buffalo Bill, Jr., in which he is the founder and leading citizen of the fictional town of Wileyville, Texas.[2]
Cheshire appeared as Judge Trager between 1958 and 1962 in fifteen episodes of the ABC/Warner Brothers western series, Lawman, with John Russell and Peter Brown.[3]
Cheshire's film appearances include Barnyard Follies (1940), O, My Darling Clementine (1943), The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), Dangerous Mission (1954), and an uncredited role in Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair (1952). He guest starred in other television programs, including the westerns, The Lone Ranger, The Range Rider, Annie Oakley, Tales of the Texas Rangers, The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin, The Texan, and Maverick, and the situation comedies, I Love Lucy, My Little Margie, December Bride, The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, The People's Choice, The Donna Reed Show, The Real McCoys, Pete and Gladys, Dennis the Menace, and The Ann Sothern Show.[3]
Selected filmography[]
- Barnyard Follies (1940) - Pappy
- Hi, Neighbor (1942) - Professor Edgar Boggs
- Swing Your Partner (1943) - Harry 'Pappy' Cheshire
- O, My Darling Clementine (1943) - 'Pappy' Cheshire
- Sing, Neighbor, Sing (1944) - Dean Cheshire
- Drifting Along (1946) - Bart Holden (uncredited)
- Smooth as Silk (1946) - Wolcott
- Traffic in Crime (1946) - Dan Marlowe
- Big Town (1946) - Police Chief Masters (uncredited)
- If I'm Lucky (1946) - Phil Gargan, State Engineer (uncredited)
- Child of Divorce (1946) - Judge
- Affairs of Geraldine (1946) - Judge Fricke
- Sioux City Sue (1946) - Mayor Tussie of Whispering Rock (uncredited)
- The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) - Minister at Wedding (uncredited)
- Dick Tracy vs. Cueball (1946) - Jules Sparkle (uncredited)
- It's a Wonderful Life (1946) - Dr. Campbell (uncredited)
- The Luckiest Guy in the World (1947, Short) - Mr. Mossley
- The Pilgrim Lady (1947) - Dr. Bekins
- Code of the West (1947) - Judge Culver (uncredited)
- Shoot to Kill (1947) - Mike Blake
- Lost Honeymoon (1947) - Judge Henderson (uncredited)
- Danger Street (1947) - Commissioner (uncredited)
- The Homestretch (1947) - Col. Albright (uncredited)
- Sport of Kings (1947) - Theodore McKeogh
- Springtime in the Sierras (1947) - Cap Foster
- The Hucksters (1947) - Joe Lorrison - Lawyer (uncredited)
- I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now (1947) - Stage Manager (uncredited)
- Mother Wore Tights (1947) - Minister (uncredited)
- Nightmare Alley (1947) - Mr. Prescott (uncredited)
- The Invisible Wall (1947) - Eugene Hamilton
- The Fabulous Texan (1947) - Judge Gavin (uncredited)
- Her Husband's Affairs (1947) - Mayor Jim Dandy Harker (uncredited)
- The Flame (1947) - The Minister
- The Tender Years (1948) - Sheriff Fred Ackley
- Slippy McGee (1948) - Dr. Moore
- Here Comes Trouble (1948) - Judge J.J. Bellinger (uncredited)
- Mr. Reckless (1948) - Doctor at Wedding (uncredited)
- Ruthless (1948) - Lawyer Nevin (uncredited)
- Sixteen Fathoms Deep (1948) - Uncle Mike
- The Babe Ruth Story (1948) - Cap Huston (uncredited)
- Northwest Stampede (1948) - Rodeo Judge (uncredited)
- Night Wind (1948) - Judge Thorgeson (uncredited)
- For the Love of Mary (1948) - Col. Hedley
- Moonrise (1948) - J.B. Sykes
- Incident (1948) - T.A. Hartley
- Racing Luck (1948) - Radcliffe Malone
- Smoky Mountain Melody (1948) - Doc Moffitt
- Adventures of Gallant Bess (1948) - Dr. Gray
- The Lucky Stiff (1949) - Prison Warden (uncredited)
- The Clay Pigeon (1949) - Doctor (uncredited)
- Riders of the Whistling Pines (1949) - Dr. Daniel Chadwick
- Impact (1949) - Irene's Attorney
- Ma and Pa Kettle (1949) - Fletcher (uncredited)
- It Happens Every Spring (1949) - Team Doctor X-Raying King's Hand (uncredited)
- Air Hostess (1949) - Dr. Lee
- Anna Lucasta (1949) - Minister (uncredited)
- Sand (1949) - Logan (uncredited)
- Brimstone (1949) - Calvin Willis
- Miss Grant Takes Richmond (1949) - Leo Hopkins (uncredited)
- The Woman on Pier 13 (1949) - J. Francis Cornwall
- Fighting Man of the Plains (1949) - Lanyard
- Chicago Deadline (1949) - Minister (uncredited)
- Bride for Sale (1949) - Haskins (uncredited)
- The Lady Takes a Sailor (1949) - Judge Vardon (uncredited)
- Paid in Full (1950) - Minister (uncredited)
- Girls' School (1950) - Calhoun Robie
- A Woman of Distinction (1950) - Train Steward (uncredited)
- Square Dance Katy (1950) - Kimbrough
- The Arizona Cowboy (1950) - David Carson
- No Sad Songs for Me (1950) - Mel Fenelly (uncredited)
- Lucky Losers (1950) - John W. 'Chick' Martin
- County Fair (1950) - Auctioneer
- September Affair (1950) - Jim (uncredited)
- Lonely Heart Bandits (1950) - Sheriff Polk
- Chain Gang (1950) - Henry 'Pop' O'Donnell
- Let's Dance (1950) - Man (uncredited)
- Again... Pioneers (1950) - Col onelGarnett
- The Flying Missile (1950) - First Senator (uncredited)
- The Company She Keeps (1951) - Cliff Martin - Larry's Boss (uncredited)
- Blue Blood (1951) - McArthur
- Thunder in God's Country (1951) - Mayor Larkin
- As Young as You Feel (1951) - Chamber of Commerce President (uncredited)
- Rhubarb (1951) - Mr. Seegle - Board Member (uncredited)
- Bannerline (1951) - Mayor Ducat (uncredited)
- The Family Secret (1951) - Dr. Black - Coroner (uncredited)
- Here Come the Nelsons (1952) - Bronco Riding Event Announcer (uncredited)
- Phone Call from a Stranger (1952) - Dr. Luther Fletcher (uncredited)
- Just This Once (1952) - Prouty - Creditor (uncredited)
- Flesh and Fury (1952) - Dr. Gundling (uncredited)
- Carbine Williams (1952) - Judge Kerr (uncredited)
- The Sniper (1952) - Mayor (uncredited)
- Paula (1952) - Gentleman in Park (uncredited)
- Washington Story (1952) - Minor Role (uncredited)
- Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair (1952) - Pastor (uncredited)
- Woman of the North Country (1952) - Bystander (uncredited)
- Dreamboat (1952) - Macintosh (uncredited)
- Ride the Man Down (1952) - Rancher (uncredited)
- Cry of the Hunted (1953) - Doctor (uncredited)
- Latin Lovers (1953) - Tom Marston - Board Member (uncredited)
- Devil's Canyon (1953) - Happy - the Bartender (uncredited)
- Jack Slade (1953) - Mr. Hill (uncredited)
- Escape from Fort Bravo (1953) - Chaplain (uncredited)
- Pride of the Blue Grass (1954) - Hunter
- Dangerous Mission (1954) - Mr. Elster
- Fireman Save My Child (1954) - Commissioner Spencer
- Phffft (1954) - Nina's Divorce Lawyer (uncredited)
- The Seven Little Foys (1955) - Stage Doorman at 'Iroquois' (uncredited)
- The First Traveling Saleslady (1956) - Judge Benson
- The Boss (1956) - Gov. Beck (uncredited)
- The Restless Breed (1957) - Mayor Johnson
- Loving You (1957) - Mayor (uncredited)
- My Man Godfrey (1957) - James Elliott
- I Married a Woman (1958) - Texan at Phone Booth (uncredited)
- The Big Country (1958) - Party Guest (uncredited)
- Don't Give Up the Ship (1959) - Judge Whipple - Wedding Guest with Cake in Hat (uncredited)
- Heller in Pink Tights (1960) - Poker Player (uncredited)
- From the Terrace (1960) - Partner (uncredited)
- Let's Make Love (1960) - Amanda's Father (uncredited)
- The Errand Boy (1961) - Ulysses Paramutual (uncredited)
- The Patsy (1964) - Police Sergeant (uncredited) (final film role)
References[]
- ^ "Former Hi Jinks Player Rejoins Liberty Company". The Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoma, Oklahoma City. June 25, 1922. p. 22. Retrieved September 9, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 144. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
- ^ a b "Harry Cheshire". Internet Movie Data Base. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
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Categories:
- 1891 births
- 1968 deaths
- American male film actors
- American male television actors
- People from Emporia, Kansas
- Male actors from Kansas
- People from Greater Los Angeles
- 20th-century American male actors