Ike Clanton — Gunfight at the O.K. Corral Character Profile

About Ike Clanton

A cattle rustler and outlaw wanted for arrest in Fort Griffin. In Tombstone, he attempts to smuggle stolen livestock but is blocked by Wyatt Earp's control of the railway. Seeking revenge for his brother Billy's arrest, Ike organizes an ambush that accidentally kills James Earp. He leads his gang to the O.K. Corral and is slain in the ensuing shootout.

Character Facts

Played by

Lyle Bettger

Appears in

Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Ike Clanton — Conflict Arch Enemy — Marshal Wyatt Earp (Burt Lancaster)
• Ike Clanton — Alliance Associate — Johnny Ringo (John Ireland)

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• Marshal Wyatt Earp (Burt Lancaster)
• Dr. John 'Doc' Holliday (Kirk Douglas)
• Kate Fisher (Jo Van Fleet)
• Laura Denbow (Rhonda Fleming)
• 'Tombstone Epitaph' Editor John P. Clum (Whit Bissell)
• Johnny Ringo (John Ireland)
• Morgan Earp (DeForest Kelley)
• Mrs. Clanton (Olive Carey)
• Ed Bailey (Lee Van Cleef)
• Sheriff Cotton Wilson (Frank Faylen)
• Deputy Sheriff Charles 'Charlie' Bassett (Earl Holliman)
• James 'Jimmy' Earp (Martin Milner)