Bill Nestell

Bill Nestell was an American actor known for his roles in Buckskin Frontier (1943), Sir Lumberjack (1926), and When the Law Rides (1928). He was a burly, western character actor who began his film career in 1926 and was recognized for his strong presence on screen. His birth name was William Eugene Nestell.

Personal and Family Life

Bill Nestell was born on March 3, 1893, in San Francisco, California. He originally spelled his last name with one ‘l’, but changed it by adding a second ‘l’ during the sound era of film. Details about his family life and personal relationships remain largely unknown.

Death and Legacy

Bill Nestell passed away on October 18, 1966, in Bishop, California due to a heart attack. He left behind a legacy as a recognizable figure in western films during his time, contributing to the genre with numerous supporting roles.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Buckskin Frontier 1943-05-14 Whiskers
Frontier Scout 1938-09-16 Henchman
Deadwood Pass 1933-05-05 Henchman ‘Forty-Four’
Beyond the Rockies 1932-07-08 Townsman (uncredited)
Daredevils of the Red Circle 1939-06-10 Pipeline Thug
Dick Tracy’s G-Men 1939-09-02 Thug in Truck
Rough Riders’ Round-up 1939-03-13 Henchman
Silver on the Sage 1939-03-31 Burly Cowhand
Frontier Pony Express 1939-04-11 Burly Townsman Spooking Stagecoach Horses
The Night Riders 1939-04-12 Allen – A Brawler
In Old Caliente 1939-06-19 Smelter Worker Trying to Lift Gold Ball
New Frontier 1939-08-10 Townsman at the Dance
The Arizona Kid 1939-09-28 McBride Raider
Stagecoach War 1940-07-12 Barfly
Hopalong Cassidy Returns 1936-10-16 Pete
North of the Rio Grande 1937-06-28 Juror
Hidden Gold 1940-06-07 Townsman
Three Men from Texas 1940-11-15 Burly Henchman
Boss of Bullion City 1940-03-01 Egg Trick Victim
Law and Order 1940-11-28 Burly Vote Counter
The Ranger and the Lady 1940-07-30 Freight Wagon Driver
Adventures of Red Ryder 1940-06-28 Burly Saloon Waiter
Call of the Rockies 1944-07-14 Poisoned Miner Jim
Forbidden Trails 1941-12-25 Henchman
Three Faces West 1940-07-03 Farmer
Melody Ranch 1940-09-15 Man at Trial
Sundown Trail 1931-09-11 Burly Henchman
Cowboys from Texas 1939-11-29 Bartender
The Ghost Rider 1943-04-02 Bartender Bill
Down Texas Way 1942-05-22 Smitty the Blacksmith
Below the Border 1942-01-30 Blacksmith
In Old Colorado 1941-03-14 Blacksmith
Doomed Caravan 1941-01-10 Travers Hand
Secret of the Wastelands 1941-11-15 Horse Seller
Riders of the Timberline 1941-09-17 Bartender
Lost Canyon 1942-12-18 Burly Deputy
Outlaws of the Desert 1941-11-01 Man from Waukegan
Outlaws of the Desert 1941-11-01 Cowhand
Come on Danger 1942-06-05 Barfly
Silver Queen 1942-11-14 Fight Spectator (uncredited)
In Old California 1942-05-31 Townsman
Overland Mail 1942-09-22 Man in Cafe
Leather Burners 1943

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