Ben Latta — The Sons of Katie Elder Character Profile

About Ben Latta

The new deputy sheriff who is initially unwelcoming to the Elders but maintains professional duty. He is killed by Morgan Hastings while attempting to aid the brothers during the ambush on their transport.

Character Facts

Played by

Jeremy Slate

Appears in

The Sons of Katie Elder (1965)

Role

Supporting

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• John Elder (John Wayne)
• Tom Elder (Dean Martin)
• Mary Gordon (Martha Hyer)
• Bud Elder (Michael Anderson Jr.)
• Harry Evers (Sheldon Allman)
• Matt Elder (Earl Holliman)
• Bondie Adams (Rodolfo Acosta)
• Minister (John Litel)
• Henry Hyselman (John Doucette)
• Charlie Bob Striker (Rhys Williams)
• (uncredited) (Glen Anderson)
• Mr. Peevey (Percy Helton)