Slim Whitaker

Slim Whitaker

Born July 27, 1893 (Age: 132) Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Biography

American cowboy and actor Slim Whitaker was working the rodeo circuit at age 17, eventually becoming a cowhand on the Chowchilla Ranch in central California. In 1912 he was hired as a riding extra and stunt man by Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson for westerns being filmed in Niles Canyon, CA. During the silent era his peers were Hal Taliaferro, Al Bridge, Charles King, Ken Maynard, Yakima Canutt, Walter Brennan, Hoot Gibson, a very young John Wayne and many others. He was one of the most prolific of the B-western bad guys and supporting actors. His movie career spanned 36 years, from the silents through the post-World War II period, and he appeared in over 300 films.
American cowboy and actor Slim Whitaker was working the rodeo circuit at age 17, eventually becoming a cowhand on the Chowchilla Ranch in central California. In 1912 he was hired as a riding extra and stunt man by Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson for westerns being filmed in Niles Canyon, CA. During the silent era his peers were Hal Taliaferro, Al Bridge, Charles King, Ken Maynard, Yakima Canutt, Walter Brennan, Hoot Gibson, a very young John Wayne and many others. He was one of the most prolific of the B-western bad guys and supporting actors. His movie career spanned 36 years, from the silents through the post-World War II period, and he appeared in over 300 films.
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Filmography

The Rangers Take Over

The Rangers Take Over

1942 as Sheriff Age: 49
The Mysterious Rider

The Mysterious Rider

1942 as Rufe - Henchman Age: 49
Arizona Stage Coach

Arizona Stage Coach

1942 as Red Age: 49
The Silver Bullet

The Silver Bullet

1942 as Buck Age: 49
Texas Justice

Texas Justice

1942 as Huxley Age: 48
Come on Danger

Come on Danger

1942 as Sheriff Age: 48
In Old California

In Old California

1942 as Man on Street Age: 48
Billy the Kid's Smoking Guns

Billy the Kid's Smoking Guns

1942 as Roberts Age: 48
Raiders of the West

Raiders of the West

1942 as The Sheriff Age: 48
The Lone Rider and the Bandit

The Lone Rider and the Bandit

1942 as Miner #2 Age: 48
Billy The Kid's Round-Up

Billy The Kid's Round-Up

1941 as Jim Hanley Age: 48
King of the Texas Rangers

King of the Texas Rangers

1941 as Cantina Thug Age: 48
Billy the Kid Wanted

Billy the Kid Wanted

1941 as Sheriff #2 Age: 48
Six-Gun Gold

Six-Gun Gold

1941 as Deputy Miller Age: 48
Arizona Bound

Arizona Bound

1941 as Henchman Red Age: 47
Riders of Death Valley

Riders of Death Valley

1941 as Stable Owner Age: 47
Hands Across the Rockies

Hands Across the Rockies

1941 as Marshal Bemis Age: 47
Cyclone on Horseback

Cyclone on Horseback

1941 as Valley City Sheriff Age: 47
Billy the Kid

Billy the Kid

1941 as Butch - Keating's Hired Hand (uncredited) Age: 47
Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie

Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie

1941 as Henchman Moose Age: 47
Along the Rio Grande

Along the Rio Grande

1941 as Henchman Pete Age: 47
Haunted Gold

Haunted Gold

1932 as Henchman Slim (uncredited) Age: 39
Come On, Tarzan

Come On, Tarzan

1932 as Slim - Henchman Age: 39
Ride Him, Cowboy

Ride Him, Cowboy

1932 as Hawk Henchman Paxton (uncredited) Age: 39
The Night Rider

The Night Rider

1932 as Henchman (uncredited) Age: 39
Beyond the Rockies

Beyond the Rockies

1932 as Sherman Henchman Hank (uncredited) Age: 38
Heroes of the West

Heroes of the West

1932 as Henchman Age: 38
The Man from New Mexico

The Man from New Mexico

1932 as Henchman Russ Age: 38
Texas Tornado

Texas Tornado

1932 as Henchman Age: 38
South of Santa Fe

South of Santa Fe

1932 as John Roberts, lawyer Age: 38
A Rider of the Plains

A Rider of the Plains

1931 as Deputy Castro Age: 37
Desert Vengeance

Desert Vengeance

1931 as Whiskey - Cardew Rider Age: 37