Randolph Scott

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Characters played by Randolph Scott

Ben Brigade — Ride Lonesome (1959)

Lone gunslinger seeking redemption and protecting innocents in the Old West.

Ben Stride — 7 Men from Now (1956)

Former sheriff turned vigilante, hunting down the seven men who killed his wife.

Gil Westrum — Ride the High Country (1962)

Judd's aging partner who secretly plots to steal the gold shipment. He recruits Heck, manipulates Judge Tolliver to invalidate Elsa's marriage, and initially abandons his criminal plan when confronted by Judd. He later returns to help Judd in the final shootout, surviving the conflict.

Bart Allison — Decision at Sundown (1957)

Revenge-driven gunslinger confronting a corrupt town leader in Sundown.

Pat Brennan — The Tall T (1957)

A resourceful and pragmatic cowboy who gets entangled with a gang of outlaws and outsmarts them to rescue a kidnapped bride.

Marshal Calem Ware — A Lawless Street (1955)

Marshal Calem Ware is the lawman of Medicine Bend and the story's central figure. He struggles to preserve order while facing a conspiracy, a hired killer, and repeated threats to his life. After defeating his enemies, he resigns and leaves town to reunite with his secret wife, Tally Dickenson.

Vance Shaw — Western Union (1941)

Vance Shaw is an outlaw seeking to leave his past behind. After saving the badly injured Edward Creighton, he is hired as a scout for the telegraph project and protects the line while concealing his connection to Jack Slade's gang. Shaw ultimately sacrifices himself fighting Slade and his men.

Jefferson Cody — Comanche Station (1960)

Rescuer of a captive woman, navigating betrayal and Comanche threats.

Wyatt Earp — Frontier Marshal (1939)

The protagonist and newly appointed marshal who arrives in Tombstone to restore order, befriending Doc Halliday and avenging his death at the OK Corral.

Tod Jackson — When the Daltons Rode (1940)

A childhood friend of the Dalton brothers and a lawyer. He defends Ben in court, falls in love with Julie, uncovers Caleb Winters' corruption, and survives the final shootout to marry Julie.

Major Matt Stewart — Hangman's Knot (1952)

The ranking Confederate officer who leads the gold heist and must navigate post-Civil War realities. He evolves from a determined rebel to a man of conscience, ultimately choosing morality over wealth and promising a future with Molly.

Capt. Buck Devlin — Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend (1957)

A recently mustered-out cavalry captain who travels with Maitland and Clegg to his brother's homestead. After finding his brother dead from faulty ammunition, he leads the search for those responsible, works for Elam King, and confronts Ep Clark. He ultimately rides away with Priscilla.

Career Overview

Randolph Scott has 123 screen credits in a career dating back to 1928. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Ranown Cycle Westerns Collection with 7 titles. Signature works include Ride the High Country, Ride Lonesome, 7 Men from Now. 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
123
Birth Date
1898-01-23
Birth Place
Orange County, Virginia, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q295984), public domain (CC0).