Chuck Hayward

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Characters played by Chuck Hayward

Card Player / Raft Man (uncredited) — True Grit (1969)

Gambler or ferry worker seen in background scenes.

Trooper I — The Longest Yard (1974)

Police officer involved in the initial chase and arrest.

Jud — Night of the Lepus (1972)

Jud is one of Cole Hillman's ranch hands and joins Cole, Roy, Gerry, Elgin, and Frank during the attempt to destroy the rabbits in the mine. When one rabbit surfaces outside, it attacks him before Gerry can shoot it. Jud later dies defending the ranch during the nighttime attack.

Wald (Cavendish gang) — The Legend of the Lone Ranger (1981)

Gang member in Cavendish's outlaw crew.

Jerry (uncredited) — Rooster Cogburn (1975)

Minor character or local resident.

Fitch Man (uncredited) — Nevada Smith (1966)

Uncredited associate of Tom Fitch.

Passenger — Airport '77 (1977)

Background traveler on the hijacked Boeing 747 bound for Palm Beach.

Career Overview

Chuck Hayward has 118 screen credits in a career dating back to 1949. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Rooster Cogburn Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Night of the Lepus, The Big Country, Gone with the West. 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
118
Birth Date
1920-01-20
Birth Place
Alliance, Nebraska, U.S.A.

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

Frequent Collaborators

Credits

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q5115512), public domain (CC0).