Tex Ritter

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Characters played by Tex Ritter

Tex Haines — Gangsters of the Frontier (1944)

Charismatic Texas Ranger leader, skilled marksman and tracker.

Tex Haines — Frontier Fugitives (1945)

Skilled Texas Ranger and sharpshooter, known for rugged independence.

Tex Reed — Rollin' Home to Texas (1940)

Tex is a lawman asked by the warden of Desert Wells Penitentiary to investigate bank robberies committed by escaped convicts. He trails an escapee, then arrests Jimmy after the gang sets him up in a bank robbery, intending to keep him safe. Tex is a central figure opposing the gang's scheme.

Tex Lawton — Take Me Back to Oklahoma (1940)

Tex is a rider who comes to Peeko with his sidekick Slim to help his old friend Ace. Storm frames him for stealing money and later hires Mule Bates to kill him. After learning of Storm’s plot, Tex outmaneuvers him, takes the reins for the stage-line race, wins the franchise for Jane, and is cleared of the charges.

Tex Haines — Three in the Saddle (1945)

A cowboy working for Peggy Barlow who becomes entangled in a land dispute with John Rankin and his gang. After being falsely accused of murder and forced into hiding, he devises an ambush plan against Rankin but is stopped by undercover Texas Rangers. Ultimately, he joins forces with the Rangers and Barlow to bring down the corrupt land syndicate and restore justice.

Brent Gordon — Deep in the Heart of Texas (1942)

Brent Gordon is a representative of the governor who helps Jim Mallory, 'Happy' T. Snodgrass, Jonathan Taylor, and Nan Taylor stop the activity tied to Jim's father. After Jim is jailed, Brent joins Jonathan Taylor and Colonel Mallory in arranging Jim's freedom.

Montana Smith — The Old Chisholm Trail (1942)

Montana is a gambler whom Dusty meets near Mary's trading post. He initially sides with Belle but later turns against her, helping Dusty obtain replacement drilling equipment after Belle's men sabotage it. He also sings with Mary and his men, and rides off after Belle and her gang are captured, leaving Dusty and Mary together.

Tex Haines — Marked for Murder (1945)

Lead Texas Ranger, skilled gunslinger and lawman protecting frontier towns.

Reverend E.F. Bolton — Girl from Tobacco Row (1966)

Head of a kindly family that takes in the escaped convict Snake Richards. He provides a moral alternative to Snake's criminal life, prompting Snake to reconsider his pursuit of the hidden money.

Sheriff Tex Martin — Bullets for Bandits (1942)

Tex Martin is the Badlands County sheriff. After Prince is killed, he examines the body and realizes a shot in the back caused the death. He later investigates the shooting at the Brown ranch, recognizes Hickok was not the attacker, and joins him in tracking the shooter. Tex ultimately returns with Dakota to help defend Queen's ranch and capture the attackers.

Career Overview

Tex Ritter has 72 screen credits in a career dating back to 1936. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Texas Rangers Collections with 8 titles. Signature works include Flaming Bullets, Gangsters of the Frontier, The Cowboy from Sundown. 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
72
Birth Date
1905-01-12
Birth Place
Murvaul, Texas, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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