Buck Connors was an American actor who is best known for his roles in The Duke of Chimney Butte, The Radio Detective, and Straight Shootin’. He was born George Washington Conner on November 22, 1880, in Streator, Illinois, and passed away on February 4, 1947, in Yuma, Arizona.
Personal and Family Life
Buck Connors was married to Hazel Powell, and together they had two children. Throughout his life, he was involved in various military and entertainment ventures, including serving in the US Army and Navy during the Spanish-American War. He developed a friendship with Buffalo Bill Cody while working in Cody’s Wild West Show.
Career
Connors had a significant career as both an actor and director in early American cinema. His film appearances spanned several genres, particularly Westerns, and he gained recognition for his performances in films from the silent era to the early sound era. He was also a founding member of the Screen Actors Guild, contributing to the betterment of actors’ rights in Hollywood.
Death and Legacy
Buck Connors died from a heart attack on February 4, 1947, in Yuma, Arizona. His legacy lives on through his contributions to film and theater, as well as his involvement in the protection of actors’ rights. Connors remains noted for his work during a formative time in American cinema history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Alias John Law | 1935-11-04 | Bootch Collum |
| No Man’s Range | 1935-09-04 | Fuzz |
| Hell’s Heroes | 1929-12-27 | Parson Jones |
| The Law Rides | 1936-06-24 | Whitey |
| Ay Tank Ay Go | 1936-12-04 | Granpappy |
| Jaws of Steel | 1927-09-10 | Alkali Joe |
| Jaws of Justice | 1933-12-04 | Man at Dance |
| White Fang | 1936-07-17 | Stubby |
| Gordon of Ghost City | 1933-08-13 | Jed Wilson |
| Henry Goes Arizona | 1939-12-08 | Rancher (uncredited) |
| Moonlight on the Prairie | 1935-11-02 | White-Bearded Barfly |
| The Westerner | 1940-09-18 | Abraham Wilson (uncredited) |
| Prairie Thunder | 1937-09-10 | Jed (uncredited) |
| The Phantom Riders | 1918-01-28 | Pebble Grant |
| Beatrice Fairfax | 1916-08-07 | |
| Underground Rustlers | 1941-11-21 | Old-Timer |
| Action | 1921-09-12 | Pat Casey |
| The Fearless Rider | 1928-01-15 | Jeff Lane |
| The Phantom Flyer | 1928-02-25 | James Crandall |
| Ridin’ Thunder | 1925-06-14 | Bill Croft |
| The Riding Rascal | 1926-09-19 | Yeager (as George Connors) |
| The Mojave Kid | 1927-09-25 | Silent |
| Biff Bang Buddy | 1924-09-15 | Dad Norton |
| The Broncho Buster | 1927-04-30 | Sourdough Jones |
| The Yellow Back | 1926-10-03 | John Pendleton |
| The Saddle Tramp | 1926-10-02 | |
| The Fighting Three | 1927-07-03 | Marshal Skinner |
| The Red Rider | 1925-08-02 | Tom Fleming |
| The Black Horse Bandit | 1919-03-15 | |
| Fighting Fury | 1924-08-24 | Shorty |
| The Melody of Love | 1916-06-13 | ‘Hardpin’ Henry |
| Trails of Danger | 1930-09-30 | John Martin |
| Open Range | 1927-11-05 | Sheriff Daley |