Boyd Cabeen was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Desire Me, Gentlemen Marry Brunettes, and The Twilight Zone.
Personal and Family Life
Born Charles Boyd Cabeen on March 14, 1921, in Lincoln, Nebraska, he had a varied career in film and television. He was married to Irene “Jean” Marin, with whom he had one child, but the couple eventually divorced. He then married Carmen Cabeen, who was known as the stand-in for actress Jane Russell.
Career Highlights
Boyd Cabeen gained notoriety as a reliable stand-in and double for famous actors such as Robert Mitchum and Lee Marvin. He was often referred to as a “professional babysitter” for hard-drinking stars, which added to his colorful reputation within Hollywood. Throughout his career, he participated in numerous films, often in uncredited roles, yet he left a lasting impression through his work in the industry.
Death and Legacy
Boyd Cabeen passed away on September 11, 1984, in Los Angeles County, California. Despite the challenges he faced during his career, he is remembered for his contributions to the film industry, and his diverse roles illustrate the important behind-the-scenes work that supports major stars.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| A Ticklish Affair | 1963-08-18 | Onlooker (uncredited) |
| The Man from Colorado | 1948-08-07 | |
| Man’s Favorite Sport? | 1964-01-31 | Fisherman (uncredited) |
| Mr. Horn | 1979-02-01 | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Myra Breckinridge | 1970-06-24 | Spectator at Operation (uncredited) |
| Written on the Wind | 1956-10-04 | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Inside Daisy Clover | 1965-12-22 | Crew Member (uncredited) |
| The Wheeler Dealers | 1963-11-14 | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| The Courtship of Eddie’s Father | 1963-03-27 | Employee (uncredited) |
| Ocean’s Eleven | 1960-08-10 | Casino Patron (uncredited) |
| At War with the Army | 1950-12-31 | Soldier (uncredited) |
| A Star Is Born | 1954-10-01 | Racetrack Spectator (uncredited) |
| Sitting Pretty | 1948-03-10 | Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Swing Shift | 1984-04-13 | Workman (uncredited) |
| The Judge Steps Out | 1947-12-15 | Sailor (uncredited) |
| Play Misty for Me | 1971-10-01 | Ambulance Attendant (uncredited) |
| Marjorie Morningstar | 1958-04-24 | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Cimarron | 1960-12-01 | Townsman (uncredited) |
| M | 1951-03-01 | Hood (uncredited) |
| Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? | 1957-07-29 | Office Worker (uncredited) |
| The Devil’s Hairpin | 1957-10-04 | |
| Illegal | 1955-10-09 | Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) |
| Who Was That Lady? | 1960-04-08 | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Johnny Cool | 1963-10-02 | |
| The Notorious Landlady | 1962-04-13 | Lamplighter Patron (uncredited) |
| Raintree County | 1957-12-20 | Townsman (uncredited) |
| The Twilight Zone | 1959-10-02 | Technician |