Paul Fix

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Characters played by Paul Fix

Dr. Miller — El Dorado (1966)

The town's local medic who treats Thornton after he is shot, though he is unable to remove the bullet lodged near his spine. His clinic provides medical support, and his new assistant eventually agrees to operate on Thornton later in the story.

Richard Bravo — The Bad Seed (1956)

Journalist and Christine's father, reveals her adopted and killer lineage.

Sheriff Billy Wilson — The Sons of Katie Elder (1965)

The wise and much-loved town sheriff. He investigates Hastings but is murdered by him, which leads to Hastings framing the Elder brothers for the killing. His death triggers the mob and the brothers' flight.

Sheriff Cody — Night of the Lepus (1972)

Sheriff Cody is the local law-enforcement authority who receives Roy and Elgin's update about the escaped rabbits. After realizing the danger has spread beyond the mine, he becomes part of the emergency response and helps coordinate the call for National Guard assistance as the animals move toward the larger town.

Cafe Owner — Zabriskie Point (1970)

The proprietor of a local blue-collar delicatessen from whom Mark unsuccessfully attempts to obtain a sandwich on credit.

Sheriff Bonnell — Nevada Smith (1966)

Law enforcement officer navigating frontier justice.

Phil — After the Thin Man (1936)

Polly's brother and ex-convict involved in the murder.

Jim — The Desert Trail (1935)

Jim is Pete's accomplice in the robbery and murder of the Rodeo Official, and he later participates in the stagecoach holdup. After realizing that John Scott and Kansas Charlie are innocent and feeling guilty about his crimes, Jim turns against Pete by helping them break out of jail.

Joe 'The Book' Conway — Hitler- Dead or Alive (1942)

Joe 'The Book' Conway is one of the three Alcatraz ex-convicts hired by Samuel Thornton to bring Hitler to justice. He joins Steve Maschick and Hans Havermann on the German mission, where the group poses as musicians to get close to their target.

Bill Ficco — Force of Evil (1950)

A rival gangster seeking entry into the numbers business. He intimidates bookkeeper Bauer to arrange a meeting with Leo and later threatens Joe. After securing a violent truce with Ben Tucker, he confesses to Leo's murder before being killed by Joe Morse during a struggle.

Mueller (uncredited) — Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942)

A covert operative navigating wartime espionage networks in Switzerland and London.

Cherokee Kid — In Old Oklahoma (1943)

A Cherokee man employed by James E. 'Hunk' Gardner, the Cherokee Kid is assigned to sabotage Daniel F Somers's oil transportation mission by setting off an explosion. His actions make him an instrument of Gardner's aggressive competition and place him directly against Daniel's effort to deliver oil to the Tulsa refinery.

Career Overview

Paul Fix has 248 screen credits in a career dating back to 1925. Their work spans 15 cinematic universes — most prominently Hopalong Cassidy Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Rifleman, Zabriskie Point, El Dorado. 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
248
Birth Date
1901-03-13
Birth Place
Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 15 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q744357), public domain (CC0).