Rex Lease

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Characters played by Rex Lease

Henchman Buck posing as Billy the Kid — Billy the Kid's Range War (1941)

Imposter used by Williams to frame Billy and stop road construction.

Bill Clinker — Days of Buffalo Bill (1946)

Bill Clinker works with Ace Diamond to frame Sunset Carson for Jim Owens's murder. This false accusation drives Sunset and his sidekick Banty to escape and ride to the Owens ranch, where they help Molly resist the effort to take over the property.

Father of Twins — Riders of the Rio Grande (1943)

Local resident in Rio Grande.

Clallan County Sheriff (uncredited) — Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town (1950)

Brief law-enforcement figure connected to the Kettles' troubles.

Ted Clayton — The Monster Walks (1932)

Ted Clayton is Ruth Earlton’s fiancé and a doctor who accompanies her to her father’s estate. After Ruth is threatened, he gives her a sleeping potion and later learns Robert Earlton’s confession about the murder plot. He then rushes to warn Ruth and finds her alive in the basement.

Peter Foley — Borrowed Wives (1930)

Peter Foley is the beneficiary of his grandfather's $800,000 bequest, which depends on his getting married. Burdened by debts, he plans to marry Alice and take her to Uncle Henry before the deadline. When Alice's arrival is delayed, he becomes involved in a plan involving Julia, but ultimately marries Alice in time.

Andy — Cyclone of the Saddle (1935)

Andy Thomas is a cavalry soldier ordered by his fort's commander to go undercover and stop the marauders terrorizing settlers. He joins the wagon train, protects Sue from Cherokee's harassment, and earns the nickname “Cyclone of the Saddle” after breaking a wild pony. He later arrives with the cavalry to stop the uprising and expose Cherokee.

Jeff — Billy the Kid in Santa Fe (1941)

Billy's trusted companion and fellow outlaw, participates in escapes and heists.

Jose Hernandez — Aces and Eights (1936)

Jose is Don Hernandez’s son and a card player whom Tim exposes as a cheat. After an altercation in which Tim knocks him unconscious, Jose is shot. His death leads the Marshal to suspect Tim, but evidence later reveals that Jack McCall killed him, clearing Tim of the accusation.

Henchman Buck — Billy the Kid's Gun Justice (1940)

Henchman for Cobb Allen, accosts Ann Roberts and intimidates ranchers.

Bert Lawler — Boss of Hangtown Mesa (1942)

The foreman at the telegraph company camp, Bert is secretly working for the Judge and the gang. He believes Steve is the Utah Kid and is surprised when Steve takes over the work and keeps construction progressing. His divided loyalties place him between the company's camp and the men working to stop it.

Fake Marshall — Outlaws of Cherokee Trail (1941)

Antagonistic figure in Outlaws of Cherokee Trail, impersonates law.

Career Overview

Rex Lease has 169 screen credits in a career dating back to 1924. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently The Three Mesquiteers Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include Custer's Last Stand, Custer's Last Stand, Cyclone of the Saddle. 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
169
Birth Date
1903-02-11
Birth Place
Central City [now part of Huntington], West Virginia, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q9068560), public domain (CC0).