Dub Taylor

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Characters played by Dub Taylor

Saloon Old Timer — Back to the Future Part III (1990)

A local 1885 resident who provides historical context to Marty.

Ivan Moss — Bonnie and Clyde (1967)

C.W.'s father who believes the outlaws corrupted his son. He strikes a deal with Ranger Hamer, offering mercy for his son in exchange for setting a fatal roadside ambush that results in the deaths of Bonnie and Clyde.

Laughlin — The Getaway (1972)

The owner and sole operator of a criminal safe house hotel in El Paso. He maintains a quiet facade at the front desk, quietly observing the impending violence while ensuring his family's safety before the shootout between Doc and Beynon's men erupts.

Police Officer — Cannonball Run II (1984)

Brief cameo appearance, pursues racers across multiple films.

Mayor T.L. Caffery — Gator (1976)

Local official entangled in the county's corruption network.

Grandpaw Bridges — Creature from Black Lake (1976)

Grandpaw Bridges is Orville Bridges' grandfather and a rural resident who shelters Pahoo and Rives with his family. Though initially reluctant to speak, he grows fond of the students and recounts several encounters with the creature, including witnessing its violent attack on his pet dog.

Cannonball — The Man from Tumbleweeds (1940)

Wild Bill's trusted horse, renowned for unmatched speed and loyalty in chases.

Sheriff — Something for a Lonely Man (1968)

The sheriff becomes involved after the banker serves John Killibrew with a writ over his unpaid debt. Following John's fight with the posse, John submits to arrest. Mary then rallies the town's women against the sheriff, and after she raises enough money by selling shares in the engine to cover John's debt, the sheriff drops the remaining charges.

Eli Danvers — The Bounty Hunter (1954)

Eli Danvers is the postmaster who leads the townspeople in offering Jim Kipp a bribe to leave Twin Forks. He later tries to smother the gravely wounded Dr. R.L. Spencer with a pillow, but Julie discovers him. Danvers flees town, and Jim finds him dead beside an empty money box, identifying him as one of the robbers.

Doc Schultz — Support Your Local Gunfighter (1971)

The town physician whom Latigo consults regarding the embarrassing tattoo of Goldie covering his chest.

Harley Davidson — The Great Smokey Roadblock (1978)

A renegade country cop in Missouri who ambushes Elegant John's group and throws them all in jail. He delays their release while waiting for photographers to capture his moment of fame. Penelope's girls lure him and his deputy into the cell, allowing the group to escape.

Cannonball — The Son of Davy Crockett (1941)

Dave Crockett's loyal sidekick who accompanies him on the trail of poisoners and joins the fight against Canfield to establish the strip as part of Texas.

Career Overview

Dub Taylor has 182 screen credits in a career dating back to 1938. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently Wild Bill Saunders Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include Bonnie and Clyde, Maverick, Creature from Black Lake. 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
182
Birth Date
1907-02-26 00:00:00
Birth Place
Richmond, Virginia, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q611266), public domain (CC0).