James Anderson

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Characters played by James Anderson

Boyd Abercrombie — The Thing That Couldn't Die (1958)

Boyd Abercrombie is the ranch foreman, described as greedy and eager to find treasure in the buried box. He persuades Mike to open it secretly, but Gideon Drew's awakened head takes control of Mike and orders him to murder Boyd, making Boyd the first victim of Drew's return.

Eric — Five (1951)

Eric is a mountain climber who survived the disaster while stranded on Mount Everest and traveled across continents before reaching the group. He seeks other survivors, causes conflict with Michael and Charles, reveals racist beliefs, kills Charles, coerces Roseanne, and finally flees after radiation sickness is exposed.

Rat Face Blake — The Duel at Silver Creek (1952)

Rat Face Blake is captured by the townspeople and becomes the target of a lynch mob. Marshal Lightning Tyrone keeps him alive to learn who murdered Dan 'Pop' Muzik.

Louis Ferber — The Marauders (1955)

A member of the Ferber family traveling by wagon, Louis becomes a victim of Avery's orders. Avery's men torture and kill him, and Avery later shows his body to Hannah. The discovery prompts Hannah to return and treat Corey's wound, tying Louis's fate to the conflict between Avery and Corey.

Dan Roden — Along the Great Divide (1951)

Younger son of the rancher who leads the lynch mob. He is the actual murderer of his brother and later the true culprit. He escapes custody, grabs Ann as a shield, kills his own father, engages in a barn gunfight with Merrick, and is finally shot while attempting to flee.

Jed Walker — Drums Across the River (1954)

Jed Walker is involved with Frank Walker, Les Walker, and Morgan in the scheme surrounding the Lucky Pick gold and the army's arrival. The group seeks to prolong conflict with the Indigenous people for profit from government contracts, making Jed part of the conspiracy that places Gary Brannon and Crown City's peace in danger.

Career Overview

James Anderson has 62 screen credits in a career dating back to 1941. Signature works include Ruby Gentry, Five, Speak No Evil. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
62
Birth Date
1921-07-13 00:00:00
Birth Place
Wetumpka, Alabama, USA

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