Clayton Moore

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Characters played by Clayton Moore

The Lone Ranger — The Lone Ranger (1949)

Actor who temporarily took over the title role from 1952 to 1953 due to a contract dispute.

The Lone Ranger — The Lone Ranger (1956)

A masked rider who opposes injustice, he investigates the growing conflict between ranchers and the tribes alongside Tonto. Asked by the Governor to report impartially, he traces the violence to Reece Kilgore's plans and works to prevent an attack. In the later story, he and Tonto pursue the gang targeting owners of the medallions.

The Lone Ranger — The Lone Ranger and the Lost City of Gold (1958)

A masked lawman who investigates injustice and protects the innocent, using his skills and resources to stop violence and bring outlaws to justice.

Graber — Radar Men from the Moon (1952)

A human henchman who leads a gang of agents sent by the Moon. He participates in the campaign to sabotage Earth's defenses and is ultimately killed during a high-speed car chase over a cliff.

Jesse James — Jesse James Rides Again (1947)

A gunfighter falsely framed for a Missouri bank robbery and murder by the Black Raiders. Unable to clear his name, he flees the posse and finds shelter at the Bolton ranch, where he becomes involved in resisting the gang's attacks and the scheme to drive local farmers from their land.

Louis Ashe — The Crimson Ghost (1946)

One of the Crimson Ghost's henchmen, Ashe escapes after Richards confronts the men attempting to steal the Cyclotrode. He later disguises himself as a doctor while Richards tries to remove Diana's collar, then flees to the Ghost's mountain hideout. Richards and Diana use a dog to track him to the Ghost's mansion.

Tom Sharper — The Far Frontier (1948)

A member of the border patrol, Tom is knocked unconscious while inspecting a truck and suffers amnesia. Bart Carroll frames him for shooting a rancher with Tom's own gun, making him the target of a manhunt. Roy Rogers, Tom's old friend, finds him and restores his memory; they then join forces against Bart and Willis Newcomb.

Lieutenant — The Gay Amigo (1949)

Military officer commanding cavalry patrols along the border.

Henchman Pete — Riders of the Whistling Pines (1949)

One of Mitchell's associates, Pete rides with Mitchell and Wright to confront Gene. After Pete is captured, he misleads Gene by claiming Wright can be found at the shack where Mitchell is waiting to ambush him. Pete later tries to make a deal by confessing the truth, helping reveal the scheme.

Deputy George Ives — Montana Territory (1952)

Ives takes part with Yeager and Gimp in murdering a miner and his son, an attack witnessed by John Malvin. Malvin later learns that Ives is a deputy to Sheriff Plummer. This connection reveals that criminal violence has reached into the local law enforcement, though the synopsis gives no further actions for Ives.

Henchman Brad — South of Death Valley (1949)

A henchman involved in the frontier conflict investigated by the Durango Kid.

Career Overview

Clayton Moore has 69 screen credits in a career dating back to 1938. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently The Durango Kid Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include The Lone Ranger, The Lone Ranger, The Lone Ranger and the Lost City of Gold. 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
69
Birth Date
1914-09-14
Birth Place
Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2978740), public domain (CC0).