Ted Wells

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Characters played by Ted Wells

Deputy — Riders of the Rio Grande (1943)

Assistant to the sheriff, assists in law enforcement duties.

Bill Collins / Jim Russell — The Phantom Cowboy (1935)

Bill Collins is a rider who jumps onto a runaway stage to help Ruth Rogers. He is an exact double for Jim Russell, an honest prospector with a $1,000 price on his head. Russell confides in Bill and Ptomaine Pete and offers them payment to gather information in Canyon City for four days and nights.

Cowboy Watching Fight — Riders of the Timberline (1941)

Ranch hand observing street brawls or duels.

Jim Wilson — Undercover Man (1942)

Ranch partner or trail boss involved in cattle business disputes.

Wagon-Wreck Henchman — Border Vigilantes (1941)

Outlaw enforcer involved in stagecoach or wagon attacks.

Career Overview

Ted Wells has 33 screen credits in a career dating back to 1925. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Hopalong Cassidy Collection with 7 titles. Signature works include The Phantom Cowboy, Born to the Saddle, The Ridin' Demon. 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
33

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

Frequent Collaborators

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