Nancy Gates

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Characters played by Nancy Gates

Garnet — World Without End (1956)

The daughter of underground city leader Timmek. Her romantic attraction to astronaut John Borden sparks jealousy in council member Mories, indirectly triggering the political conflict that temporarily threatens the astronauts' safety.

Lily — The Gunfight at Dodge City (1959)

Lily is the widowed proprietress of the Lady Gay saloon and Bat Masterson's business partner. Sheriff Jim Regan and his deputies try to drive her out by murdering her husband and frightening away her croupiers. Bat confronts them on her behalf, and Lily later becomes one side of his choice between a saloon life and law enforcement.

Mrs. Lowe — Comanche Station (1960)

Captured woman whose rescue triggers a deadly chase and moral tests.

Ellen Benson — Suddenly (1954)

Ellen Benson is an over-protective war widow and the mother of Peter 'Pidge' Benson III. Held hostage with her family by John Baron, she helps care for the wounded Sheriff Tod Shaw. At the climax, she takes the revolver and shoots Baron, helping save the presidential train.

Linda Gipson — The Brass Legend (1956)

Linda is Sheriff Wade Addams' girlfriend and the daughter of rancher Tom Gipson. Her family connection places her close to the conflict over Wade's handling of Tris Hatten and the reward, although the plot summary does not describe her taking a direct role in those events.

Stephanie North — Death of a Scoundrel (1956)

A talented young secretary and aspiring actress whom Sabourin courts and financially supports. After she rejects his romantic advances, he attempts to sabotage her career, but her genuine talent and a supportive producer ensure her success.

Jane Rivers — Magnificent Roughnecks (1956)

Jane arrives in South America as a replacement worker, prompting Bix to reconsider his plan to return home. Though Bix is initially skeptical because she is a woman, he becomes impressed by her work and eager to work alongside her. She slaps Bix when he tries to kiss her, and his extended contract allows him to remain and work with her.

Ellen Haskell — The Atomic City (1952)

Ellen Haskell is Tommy's teacher and accompanies him and his schoolmates to the carnival in Santa Fe. She notices the seriousness of his disappearance and passes her concerns to Russ Farley, her boyfriend, helping bring the FBI into the investigation of Tommy's kidnapping.

Career Overview

Nancy Gates has 47 screen credits in a career dating back to 1942. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Ranown Cycle Westerns Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include World Without End, Comanche Station, The Rawhide Trail. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
47
Birth Date
1926-02-01
Birth Place
Dallas, Texas, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2025814), public domain (CC0).