Red West

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Characters played by Red West

Paulsen — I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)

Local resident in the Bahamas.

Red Webster — Road House (1989)

Elizabeth's uncle, owns an auto parts store targeted by Wesley.

Buddy Black — The Rainmaker (1997)

Buddy is the father of Donny Ray Black and a plaintiff against Great Benefit. Together with Dot Black, he seeks compensation after the insurer denies the transplant that might have saved their terminally ill son. The family wins the case, but Great Benefit's bankruptcy prevents any payout.

Sheriff Tanner — Walking Tall (1973)

Law enforcement officer from a neighboring county.

William — Goodbye Solo (2009)

William is an old man burdened by a lifetime of regrets who hires Solo to drive him to Blowing Rock. Because he does not request a return ride and appears deeply depressed, Solo believes William plans to commit suicide. William becomes the troubled older man at the center of Solo's efforts to preserve his life.

Sheriff Tanner — Walking Tall Part II (1975)

Brief appearance as another sheriff, possibly a colleague.

Career Overview

Red West has 61 screen credits in a career dating back to 1960. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Walking Tall with 2 titles. Signature works include Road House, Goodbye Solo, Hard Knox. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
61
Birth Date
1936-03-08
Birth Place
Memphis, Tennessee

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Credits

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q1648686), public domain (CC0).