Jay Kirby

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Characters played by Jay Kirby

Tom Blackwell — Sheriff of Las Vegas (1944)

Troubled boyfriend of Ann Carter, initially arrested by Red before reforming.

Jim Owens — Days of Buffalo Bill (1946)

Jim Owens is a young rancher whose murder is used to frame Sunset Carson. He is Molly's brother, and the dispute over the Owens ranch continues after his death, with Molly fighting to keep the property from being taken over.

Johnny Travers — Colt Comrades (1943)

A dependable cowboy associate involved in ranch defense and conflicts over land and water rights.

Danny Boyd — Marshal of Reno (1944)

An Eastern youth wrongly blamed for violence who becomes involved in Red Ryder's effort to uncover the truth.

Breezy Travers — Undercover Man (1942)

Local resident or ranch associate involved in minor disputes.

Johnny Travers — Lost Canyon (1942)

Frontier traveler involved in wagon train conflicts and stagecoach security missions.

Rusty Williams — Rockin' in the Rockies (1945)

Shorty's cousin, who is away at Agricultural College while Shorty acts as foreman of his struggling ranch. On returning, Rusty expects investor Sam Clemens to help save the ranch's cattle and mining enterprises, but Shorty's and the group's ambitions complicate his plans.

Bob Adams — Wagon Wheels Westward (1945)

Husband unaware of wife's past scandal.

Career Overview

Jay Kirby has 17 screen credits in a career dating back to 1942. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Hopalong Cassidy Collection with 6 titles. Signature works include Sundown Riders, Colt Comrades, Border Patrol. 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
17
Birth Date
1920-01-28 00:00:00
Birth Place
Kansas City, Missouri, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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