Paul Fix

Paul Fix

Born March 13, 1901 (Age: 125) Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA

Biography

Paul Fix (March 13, 1901, Dobbs Ferry, New York – October 14, 1983, Los Angeles, California) was an American film and television character actor, best known for his work in westerns. Fix appeared in more than a hundred movies and dozens of television shows over a 56-year career spanning from 1925 to 1981. In the 1950s, Fix was best known for portraying Marshal Micah Torrance alongside Chuck Connors in The Rifleman. Paul Fix died October 14, 1983, Los Angeles, California, of kidney failure. He was survived by his daughter Marilyn Carey and son-in-law Harry "Dobe" Carey, three grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Supposedly Fix taught John Wayne -- a lifelong friend -- his famous and distinctive "rolling walk" when Wayne was starting out in the business. He wanted something to set him apart, so Fix suggested the rolling gait that became his trademark.
Paul Fix (March 13, 1901, Dobbs Ferry, New York – October 14, 1983, Los Angeles, California) was an American film and television character actor, best known for his work in westerns. Fix appeared in more than a hundred movies and dozens of television shows over a 56-year career spanning from 1925 to 1981. In the 1950s, Fix was best known for portraying Marshal Micah Torrance alongside Chuck Connors in The Rifleman. Paul Fix died October 14, 1983, Los Angeles, California, of kidney failure. He was survived by his daughter Marilyn Carey and son-in-law Harry "Dobe" Carey, three grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Supposedly Fix taught John Wayne -- a lifelong friend -- his famous and distinctive "rolling walk" when Wayne was starting out in the business. He wanted something to set him apart, so Fix suggested the rolling gait that became his trademark.
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Filmography

Wanda Nevada

Wanda Nevada

1979 as Texas Curly Age: 78
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid

Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid

1973 as Pete Maxwell Age: 72
The Day They Hanged Kid Curry

The Day They Hanged Kid Curry

1971 as Tom Hansen Age: 70
The Boy from Dead Man's Bayou

The Boy from Dead Man's Bayou

1971 as Cap'n Pierre Age: 69
Zabriskie Point

Zabriskie Point

1970 as Cafe Owner Age: 69
Secrets of the Pirate's Inn

Secrets of the Pirate's Inn

1969 as Vern Padgett Age: 68
El Dorado

El Dorado

1966 as Dr. Miller Age: 65
The Sons of Katie Elder

The Sons of Katie Elder

1965 as Sheriff Billy Wilson Age: 64
Shenandoah

Shenandoah

1965 as Dr. Tom Witherspoon Age: 64
To Kill a Mockingbird

To Kill a Mockingbird

1962 as Judge Taylor Age: 61
Guns, Girls and Gangsters

Guns, Girls and Gangsters

1959 as Lou Largo Age: 57
Giant

Giant

1956 as Dr. Horace Lynnton Age: 55
Blood Alley

Blood Alley

1955 as Mr. Tso Age: 54
The Sea Chase

The Sea Chase

1955 as Max Heinz Age: 54
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon

1942 as Mueller (uncredited) Age: 41
Mug Town

Mug Town

1942 as Marco Age: 41
Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh

1942 as Burnside (Mine Operator) Age: 41
Hitler- Dead or Alive

Hitler- Dead or Alive

1942 as Joe 'The Book' Conway Age: 41
Highways by Night

Highways by Night

1942 as Gabby Age: 41
Escape from Crime

Escape from Crime

1942 as Dude Merrill Age: 41
Alias Boston Blackie

Alias Boston Blackie

1942 as Steve Caveroni Age: 41
Sleepytime Gal

Sleepytime Gal

1942 as Johnny Gatto Age: 40
South of Santa Fe

South of Santa Fe

1942 as Joe Keenan / Harmon Age: 40
A Missouri Outlaw

A Missouri Outlaw

1941 as Mark Roberts Age: 40
No Image

Gangs Of The City

1941 as Scat Age: 40
Down Mexico Way

Down Mexico Way

1941 as Henchman Davis Age: 40
Unfinished Business

Unfinished Business

1941 as Reporter Age: 40
Hold That Ghost

Hold That Ghost

1941 as Lefty (uncredited) Age: 40
Roar of the Press

Roar of the Press

1941 as 'Sparrow' McGraun Age: 40
The Racing Strain

The Racing Strain

1932 as King Kelly Age: 31
The Night of June 13

The Night of June 13

1932 as Reporter (uncredited) Age: 31
The Last Mile

The Last Mile

1932 as Eddie Werner... Cell 8 Age: 31
Scarface

Scarface

1932 as Hood with Gaffney (uncredited) Age: 31
Dancers in the Dark

Dancers in the Dark

1932 as Benny Age: 30
South of the Rio Grande

South of the Rio Grande

1932 as Juan Olivarez Age: 30
Free Eats

Free Eats

1932 as Elvira Age: 30
Bad Girl

Bad Girl

1931 as Nervous Expectant Father (uncredited) Age: 30
Young as You Feel

Young as You Feel

1931 as Desk Clerk Age: 30
The Fighting Sheriff

The Fighting Sheriff

1931 as Jack Cameron Age: 30