Forrest Tucker

Forrest Tucker Profile Photo

Characters played by Forrest Tucker

Lawrence Murphy — Chisum (1970)

An amoral businessman who, with James Dolan, forcibly buys land and local businesses to control the area. He bribes Sheriff Brady, employs violence against Chisum's interests, manipulates political authority, and directs the siege that ends with his defeat and fatal fall during a fight with Chisum.

Tom Tanner — The Nevadan (1950)

Tom Tanner is an outlaw who stole $250,000 in gold during a stagecoach robbery. He ambushes Andrew Barclay, retrieves a map to the gold, and repeatedly tries to escape alone, but later agrees to cooperate with Andrew. After the gold is found, Andrew defeats him and takes him back to jail.

Sgt. O'Hara — Warpath (1951)

Sgt. O'Hara is a cavalry sergeant who is confronted by Vickers while mistreating Molly. After Vickers comes under his command, O'Hara retaliates with degrading duties and later deserts when he suspects Vickers has identified him as one of the killers. As a captive, he sacrifices himself trying to warn the general.

James Butler aka Wild Bill Hickok — Pony Express (1953)

James Butler aka Wild Bill Hickok is a companion of Captain William Frank 'Buffalo Bill' Cody in the effort to establish the Pony Express to California. His role connects him directly to the express project that threatens the Hastings family's political plans and provokes the organized opposition seeking to destroy its stations.

Beauregard Jackson Pickett Burnside — Auntie Mame (1958)

Beauregard is a wealthy Southern oil baron who meets Mame while she is working at Macy's. Taken with her, he invites her to his estate, where his former fiancée tries to endanger Mame. He and Mame marry and travel extensively; his death while climbing the Matterhorn leaves her a rich widow.

Mountain Phil — Barquero (1970)

Mountain Phil is a close friend of Travis and shares his independent-minded way of living. He greatly assists Travis during the river standoff, helping him resist Jake Remy and the mercenaries while the inhabitants and settlers remain on the far side. His role places him firmly with Travis's camp in the escalating conflict.

Geoff Midford — Keeper of the Flame (1943)

Geoff Midford is Christine Forrest's cousin, whom Stevie O'Malley briefly suspects of being her lover and an accomplice. That theory weakens when Geoff announces his engagement to the gatekeeper's daughter. Later, he reaches the burning arsenal, breaks through the door with an axe, and rescues Stevie.

Whit Lacey — The Plunderers (1948)

The charismatic leader of a horse-thieving gang who initially plots to steal horses to fund a California getaway with Julie Ann McCabe. He secretly respects John Drum, deliberately misfires a rifle to allow Drum's escape, and is eventually captured. He refuses to betray his accomplices, is shot by Drum during a riot, and dies from his wounds after a Sioux attack.

Tom Friend — The Abominable Snowman (1957)

Leads an expedition to capture a live Yeti for fame and fortune. Sets a deadly trap using Shelley as bait with a blank-loaded rifle. His greed and deception lead to Shelley's death and his own demise in a telepathically-induced avalanche.

Alan Brooks — The Crawling Eye (1958)

Alan Brooks is a UN troubleshooter investigating strange deaths and the radioactive cloud around Trollenberg. He consults Prof. Crevett, protects Anne Pilgrim, kills the transformed Brett, rescues a child, organizes the observatory's defense, and orders the final aerial firebombing raid.

Lt. Tom Blaine — Flaming Feather (1952)

A U.S. Cavalry officer who partners with Tex McCloud to hunt the outlaw Sidewinder. They place a wager on who will catch the villain first, and both eventually reach Lucky Lee's hideout before calling off their competition.

Recruit Madigan — Canal Zone (1942)

Part of the new pilot group arriving at Ginger Bar. An ex-marine. No specific plot actions detailed in the summary.

Career Overview

Forrest Tucker has 116 screen credits in a career dating back to 1940. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Walking Tall with 1 titles. Signature works include Chisum, Sands of Iwo Jima, Outtakes. 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
116
Birth Date
1919-02-12
Birth Place
Plainfield, Indiana, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

Frequent Collaborators

Credits

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q937247), public domain (CC0).