Horace Murphy

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Characters played by Horace Murphy

Colonel Gifford — Colorado Kid (1937)

Colonel Gifford owns the ranch where Bob, known as Colorado Kid, works as foreman. After selling his livestock to Wolf Hines for $5,000, Gifford gets drunk in a saloon and refuses Bob's efforts to get him safely home. He fires Bob during their disagreement, then is murdered by Hines while going home alone.

Bunion — Arizona Bound (1941)

Local townsman with a distinctive physical trait.

Constable Dan — Cowboys from Texas (1939)

Lawman in Cowboys from Texas.

Homer Thorp — The Range Busters (1940)

Ranch owner murdered at the start of the plot

Chess Player — Fighting Mad (1939)

Minor character appearing in the 1939 film Fighting Mad, likely a cameo or background role.

Career Overview

Horace Murphy has 79 screen credits in a career dating back to 1935. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Renfrew of the Royal Mounted Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Rollin' Westward, Sundown on the Prairie, Where the Buffalo Roam. 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
79
Birth Date
1880-06-02
Birth Place
Finley, Tennessee, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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