Sheriff Ray Calhoun — Hang 'em High Character Profile

About Sheriff Ray Calhoun

The local sheriff in Red Creek who cooperates with Cooper's arrest of Stone. He claims to be hindered by a bad back and notes that the wanted men are respected community members, highlighting the local tolerance for the lynchers.

Character Facts

Played by

Charles McGraw

Appears in

Hang 'em High (1968)

Role

Supporting

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