James Drury

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Characters played by James Drury

The "Virginian" — The Virginian (1962)

The central protagonist and foreman of the Shiloh Ranch. Played by James Drury, he goes by the name "the Virginian" and is primarily focused on maintaining an orderly lifestyle at the ranch.

Crewman Strong — Forbidden Planet (1956)

Dedicated crew member aboard the C-57D, participates in planetary exploration.

Billy Hammond — Ride the High Country (1962)

A miner who marries Elsa but abuses her on their wedding night. His drunkenness allows his brothers to assault her, prompting a rescue. He later seeks her out, but is killed alongside his brothers in a shootout.

Jim — The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw (1991)

Generic western character with minor plot involvement.

Jim Weaver — Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus (1960)

Jim is a hunter whose dog chases the chimpanzee after Toby leaves the circus. While attempting to deal with the animal, Jim accidentally shoots it, creating a crisis for Toby. Later, Jim brings the wounded chimpanzee back to the circus, allowing Toby to discover that his companion survived and helping restore the story's joyful ending.

Career Overview

James Drury has 53 screen credits in a career dating back to 1951. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Kenny Rogers Legend Of The Gambler Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Virginian, The Devil and Miss Sarah, Hell to Pay. 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
53
Birth Date
1934-04-18
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q487514), public domain (CC0).