Bill Elliott

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Characters played by Bill Elliott

Party Guest (uncredited) — The Mummy (1932)

Attendee at the Whemple household social gathering.

Wild Bill Saunders — The Man from Tumbleweeds (1940)

Legendary cowboy hero known for his quick draw, moral code, and dedication to frontier justice.

Red Ryder — Sheriff of Las Vegas (1944)

A principled frontier lawman and skilled cowboy who protects communities, solves crimes, and defends vulnerable allies.

Chauncey Courtland — The Lady in the Morgue (1938)

Suspect or witness linked to the missing body case.

Warren Sherrill — Personal Maid's Secret (1935)

Warren is a married womanizer with whom Diana is infatuated, despite her connection with Kent. Lizzie finds Diana and Warren together late one night and tries to separate them. After Diana learns Lizzie is her mother, she eventually breaks up with Warren and warms to Kent.

Reporter in Courtroom (uncredited) — The Case of the Howling Dog (1934)

Journalist covering legal proceedings and trial developments.

Wild Bill Saunders — The Return of Wild Bill (1940)

Classic Western hero, skilled gunslinger and frontier lawman.

Red Ryder — San Antonio Kid (1944)

Legendary cowboy sheriff protecting ranchers and fighting outlaws.

Red Ryder — Lone Texas Ranger (1945)

Texas Ranger and marshal who fights corruption and protects the innocent in the Old West.

Red Ryder — Tucson Raiders (1944)

Lone cowboy hero, skilled marksman, protects the innocent from outlaws and corrupt land barons.

Dave Crockett — The Son of Davy Crockett (1941)

Young protagonist who tracks water-hole poisoners in the Yucca Strip and sides with ranchers and townspeople to fight against King Canfield's tyranny.

Wild Bill Elliott — Death Valley Manhunt (1943)

A seasoned marshall retiring to a ranching lifestyle after a successful career. He declines an invitation from his friend Gabby Hayes to visit Death Valley, inadvertently becoming connected to the local oil drilling disputes.

Career Overview

Bill Elliott has 203 screen credits in a career dating back to 1925. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Red Ryder Collection with 13 titles. Signature works include Sheriff of Las Vegas, North of the Rockies, The Man from Tumbleweeds. 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
203
Birth Date
1904-10-16
Birth Place
Pattonsburg, Missouri, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q374721), public domain (CC0).