Rudolph “Buck” Bucko was an American actor known for his roles in numerous western films and serials during the sound era. He worked alongside his brother Roy Bucko and appeared in over 200 productions, primarily for studios like Columbia, Universal, and Republic.
Personal and Family Life
Rudolph Bucko was born on November 16, 1891, in Colusa, California. He was a working cowboy before entering the film industry, and he had a brother, Roy Bucko, with whom he often collaborated on film sets. Living most of his life in Yakima, Washington, Bucko visited his sister there when he passed away.
Death and Legacy
Buck Bucko died on August 6, 1962, in Yakima, Washington, from a heart attack, just one day after the famous actress Marilyn Monroe. His work in westerns left a lasting impression on the genre, leading him to be recognized as a member of the Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Hills of Utah | 1951-09-30 | Miner |
| Billy the Kid | 1930-10-16 | Cowhand (uncredited) |
| The Man from Hell’s Edges | 1932-05-05 | Barn Henchman |
| Lawless Valley | 1932-03-03 | Rustler |
| A Holy Terror | 1931-07-19 | Wrangler (uncredited) |
| Cavalier of the West | 1931-11-15 | Man in Saloon |
| Unknown Valley | 1933-05-05 | Joshua Townsman |
| Code of the West | 1929-11-01 | Sheriff |
| Scarlet River | 1933-03-10 | Henchman in Shack (uncredited) |
| Guns of the Pecos | 1936-12-28 | Cowhand |
| The Arizona Terror | 1931-09-13 | Buck |
| Borderland | 1937-02-26 | Texas Ranger |
| Avenging Waters | 1936-05-08 | Cowboy Giving Stampede Alert |
| In Old Caliente | 1939-06-19 | Vaquero |
| Heroes of the West | 1932-06-19 | Townsman |
| Gordon of Ghost City | 1933-08-13 | Rider |
| Destry Rides Again | 1939-11-30 | Barfly (uncredited) |
| The Red Rider | 1934-07-16 | Rider |