Nelson McDowell

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Characters played by Nelson McDowell

Confederate Veteran Juror (uncredited) — The Return of Frank James (1940)

Uncredited juror with Civil War background.

Hank O'Hara — The Blind Trail (1926)

Bob Carson's traveling companion who joins him at the local café and is involved in a dispute with the town's nefarious individuals.

Undertaker Henry Grimm — Lone Texas Ranger (1945)

Local undertaker handling deaths and funerals in Silver City.

David Gamut - a Preacher — The Last of the Mohicans (1920)

An eccentric preacher who accompanies Hawkeye, Uncas, and Chingachgook in the wilderness. He is present when the group encounters Cora, Alice, and Maj. Heyward, and becomes part of the effort to protect them from Magua.

John Franklin — Santa Fe Stampede (1938)

Local resident in Santa Fe Stampede.

Dawson Clan Member — Heart of the Rockies (1937)

Mountain family member suspected of cattle rustling.

Career Overview

Nelson McDowell has 126 screen credits in a career dating back to 1917. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Three Mesquiteers Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Westbound Stage, Rawhide Mail, Roll Wagons Roll. 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
126
Birth Date
1870-08-14
Birth Place
Greenville, Missouri, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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