Bud Cokes was an American actor known for his roles in numerous films from the late 1930s to the 1970s, including “Rio Bravo,” “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance,” and “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.”
Personal and Family Life
Bud Cokes was born Bernard Patrick Cokes on September 26, 1916, in San Bernardino, California. He served in the military during World War II, which interrupted his acting career. After returning, he became known among friends as “Sarge” due to his serious demeanor and military background.
Career
Cokes began his movie career in the late 1930s but found more success in the 1950s and 1960s with the rise of television. He often worked as a stand-in for other heavy-set character actors and served as a technical adviser on wartime film sequences. His career spanned the transition from classic films to television while participating in various genres, including Westerns.
Death and Legacy
Bud Cokes passed away on April 19, 1990, in Los Angeles, California. His legacy includes a notable presence in filmmaking from the golden era to the television age, leaving behind a collection of diverse roles that enriched early American cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Trail | 1940-12-20 | Cadet (uncredited) |
| The Last Challenge | 1967-12-22 | Barfly (uncredited) |
| The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance | 1962-04-13 | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Rio Bravo | 1959-03-18 | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Around the World in Eighty Days | 1956-10-17 | Extra (uncredited) |
| The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre | 1967-06-30 | Hood (uncredited) |
| The Flame and the Arrow | 1950-07-07 | Guard (uncredited) |
| The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse | 1938-07-20 | Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) |
| The Set-Up | 1949-03-29 | Fight Spectator (uncredited) |
| The Good Guys and the Bad Guys | 1969-10-10 | Townsman (uncredited) |
| The Garment Jungle | 1957-05-01 | Worker (uncredited) |
| On Dangerous Ground | 1951-12-13 | Detective (uncredited) |
| Point Blank | 1967-08-30 | Conventioneer (uncredited) |
| The Last Hurrah | 1958-12-31 | Cop at Wake (uncredited) |
| The Far Country | 1954-02-12 | Miner (uncredited) |
| Critic’s Choice | 1963-02-24 | Audience Member (uncredited) |
| How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying | 1967-03-09 | Treasure Hunter (uncredited) |
| Some Came Running | 1958-12-25 | Clerk (uncredited) |
| The FBI Story | 1959-10-01 | FBI Agent (uncredited) |
| Illegal | 1955-10-09 | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Pressure Point | 1962-10-10 | |
| The Giant Claw | 1957-06-01 | Civil Aeronautics Board Member (uncredited) |
| Death in Small Doses | 1957-09-15 | |
| The Young Lions | 1958-04-02 | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Limelight | 1952-10-23 | Music Hall Patron (uncredited) |
| A Big Hand for the Little Lady | 1966-06-08 | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Friendly Persuasion | 1956-11-25 | Carnival Patron (uncredited) |
| The Square Jungle | 1955-12-30 | |
| The Blue Angel | 1959-09-04 | Stagehand (uncredited) |