Tim McCoy

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Characters played by Tim McCoy

Tim Dale — Voice in the Night (1934)

Tim Dale is the son of the president of a big-city telephone company. After a dispute with his father over company policy, he quits his job and takes up polo, but circumstances lead him to give that up and help a small-town telephone company resist a gang's attempt to drive it out of business. He recruits Bob Hall and Jack to help fight the crooks.

Tim Madigan — Aces and Eights (1936)

Tim is a refined gambler known for avoiding firearms. After exposing Jose as a card cheat and knocking him unconscious during an altercation, he becomes the Marshal’s suspect in Jose’s murder. He takes refuge at the Hernandez ranch and uses his gambling skill to thwart the scheme against it, uncover evidence, and clear his name.

Tim McCall — Arizona Bound (1941)

Alias variant of Marshal Tim McCall, appears in Arizona Bound.

Gen. Allen (as Colonel Tim McCoy) — Run of the Arrow (1957)

The army general who negotiates with Red Cloud over the construction of Fort Lincoln, General Allen represents the military authority behind the agreement with the Sioux. Although the plot gives him no later action, the terms he helps establish become the basis for the tribe's anger when Lieutenant Driscoll relocates the fort.

Tim Mallory — The Outlaw Deputy (1935)

Played by Tim McCoy, who is identified as the main actor of the film. The available film summary provides no further narrative details about Mallory's role or actions.

Lightning Bill Carson / Jose — Lightning Carson Rides Again (1938)

The titular protagonist of the 1938 Western, portrayed by Tim McCoy, who also adopts the alias Jose.

Constable Tim O'Hara — Fighting Shadows (1935)

Constable Tim O'Hara is a Canadian Mountie sent into Indian Territory to investigate bandits terrorizing local trappers. He confronts Hank Stalkey, pursues a shooter, discovers stolen furs, and is briefly imprisoned before escaping. He eventually reconciles with Brad Harrison and helps apprehend the gang.

Jack Manning — The Indians Are Coming (1930)

Arrives from Gold Creek with news of a gold strike, delivers a message to his family, and falls in love with Mary despite opposition.

Marshal Tim McCall — Riders of the West (1942)

A capable U.S. Marshal and trusted Rough Rider who works undercover and supports justice across dangerous Western investigations.

Marshal Tim McCall — The Gunman From Bodie (1941)

U.S. Marshal and core member of the Rough Riders, skilled tracker and sharpshooter.

Career Overview

Tim McCoy has 99 screen credits in a career dating back to 1923. Their work is anchored in the Rough Riders Collection universe with 8 titles. Signature works include Trigger Fingers, Aces and Eights, The Man from Guntown. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Known For
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Gender
male
Known Credits
99
Birth Date
1891-04-10 00:00:00
Birth Place
Saginaw, Michigan, USA

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1571497), public domain (CC0).