Chuck Courtney was an American actor and producer, best known for his roles in Billy the Kid Versus Dracula, The Rookie, and Pet Sematary. Born on July 23, 1930, in Los Angeles, California, he made significant contributions to film and television before his passing on January 19, 2000.
Personal and Family Life
Chuck was married to Geraldine Courtney, and together they had four children, including Dustin and Elizabeth. His son Dustin and stepson Lincoln Simonds both pursued careers as stuntmen. Chuck’s mother, Elizabeth Courtney, was a well-known Hollywood couturiere. He was also a close friend of actor Robert Fuller.
Death and Legacy
Chuck Courtney unfortunately took his own life on January 19, 2000, after enduring several strokes. At the time of his death, he was 69 years old and left behind his wife, four children, and a sister named Connie. His passing marked the end of a notable life in the entertainment industry, where he was remembered for his varied roles in film and television.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Lobo | 1970-04-01 | Chuck |
| Billy the Kid Versus Dracula | 1966-04-10 | William ‘Billy the Kid’ Bonney |
| Santee | 1973-09-01 | Grayson |
| Teenage Thunder | 1957-01-01 | Johnnie Simpson |
| Teenage Monster | 1958-01-08 | Marv Howell |
| Born to the Saddle | 1953-03-15 | Bill Walton |
| The Food of the Gods | 1976-06-18 | Davis |
| Spartacus | 1960-10-13 | Soldier (uncredited) |
| Cow Country | 1953-04-25 | Tom (as Charles Courtney) |
| Two Guns and a Badge | 1954-09-11 | Val Moore – Outlaw |
| Some Came Running | 1958-12-25 | Parkman Hotel Clerk (uncredited) |
| Insurance Investigator | 1951-03-23 | Parking Attendant |
| Pet Sematary | 1989-04-21 | Bill Baterman |
| Tea and Sympathy | 1956-09-27 | Boy in Soda Fountain |
| Battle Stations | 1956-02-01 | |
| Assassin | 1986-03-19 | Corridor Agent |
| El Dorado | 1966-12-17 | Jared MacDonald |
| The Gumball Rally | 1976-07-28 | Motorcycle Rider |
| The Cowboys | 1972-01-13 | Rustler |
| Code Name: Heraclitus | 1967-01-01 | |
| Stars in My Crown | 1950-05-11 | Jed Isbell (uncredited) |
| Louisa | 1950-05-31 | Delivery Boy (uncredited) |
| The Asphalt Jungle | 1950-05-12 | Red (Boy in Diner) (uncredited) |
| Flying Leathernecks | 1951-08-28 | 3rd Pilot Replacement (uncredited) |
| The Long Gray Line | 1955-01-04 | Whitey Larson (uncredited) |
| 5 Against the House | 1955-06-10 | Boy (uncredited) |
| Peacemaker | 1990-07-02 | Patrolman |
| Friendly Persuasion | 1956-11-25 | Reb Courier (uncredited) |
| Mr. Terrific | 1967-01-09 | Gentleman |
| The Alfred Hitchcock Hour | 1962-09-20 | Ski |
| The Fugitive | 1963-09-17 | Detective |
| The Lone Ranger | 1949-09-15 | Dan Reid |
| 12 O’Clock High | 1964-09-18 | Francois |
| Jefferson Drum | 1958-04-25 | Jimmy |
| The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin | 1954-10-15 | Hal |
| 77 Sunset Strip | 1958-10-10 | Walter Lochrie |
| Broken Arrow | 1956-09-25 | Young Private |
| Adam-12 | 1968-09-21 | Driver |
| It Takes a Thief | 1968-01-09 | V.W. Murrow |
| The Wild Wild West | 1965-09-17 | Cavalry Officer |
| The Virginian | 1962-09-19 | Taper |