Gene Alsace

Gene Alsace

Gene Alsace was an American actor, born on August 4, 1902, in Colorado, USA. He is best known for his roles in films such as Gun Smoke (1935), The Fighting Stallion (1950), and The Enchanted Valley (1948). He was married multiple times, including to Dorothy Coburn, Bonnie Brown Halvorsen, and Vera T. Camron, and he passed away on June 16, 1967, in Paradise, California, USA.

Personal and Family Life

Gene Alsace had several marriages throughout his life, including a brief marriage to Bonnie Brown Halvorsen, who passed away in 1930. He also married Dorothy Coburn and later Vera T. Camron, with whom he stayed until his death. Details about his family background and childhood remain limited.

Career Highlights

Alsace had a successful acting career, primarily in the western genre, appearing in numerous films from the 1930s to the 1950s. He was often credited under different names, including Rockford Camron. His roles varied from lawmen to henchmen, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

Death and Legacy

Gene Alsace died from a cerebral hemorrhage on June 16, 1967. His contributions to film have left a mark, particularly in westerns, where he played memorable characters. Though not a star today, his work remains appreciated by classic film enthusiasts.

Filmography

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Title Release Date Character
Harmony Trail 1944-12-01 Agent Rocky Camron
Lone Star Law Men 1941-12-05 Marshal Brady
Adventures of Red Ryder 1940-06-28 Deputy Lawson
On the Great White Trail 1938-07-22 Mountie
Gun Smoke 1935-05-01 Steve Branning (as Buck Coburn)
Guns of the Pecos 1936-12-28 Don, Burton Hand
The Man from Hell 1934-08-28 Joe
Treachery Rides the Range 1936-05-02 Scout Blackbourne
The Oklahoma Kid 1939-03-11 McCord Henchman (uncredited)
The Cherokee Strip 1937-05-15 Guitar Player
Rollin’ Home to Texas 1940-12-30 Henchman
Roll Wagons Roll 1940-08-16 Wagon Train Man (uncredited)
Riding the Sunset Trail 1941-10-31 ‘Pecos’ Dean
Ranger Courage 1937-01-10 Guard (uncredited)
Blazing Sixes 1937-06-12 Joe – Stage Shotgun Guard (uncredited)
Empty Holsters 1937-07-10 Rider (uncredited)
Law Beyond the Range 1935-02-15 Ranger Gene (uncredited)
The Cowboy from Sundown 1940-09-05 Cattle Buyer
Take Me Back to Oklahoma 1940-11-11 Henchman Red
Moonlight on the Prairie 1935-11-02 Deputy Charlie
Sagebrush Law 1943-04-02 Bystander at Bank (uncredited)
Winners of the West 1940-07-02 Soldier in Town
Wanderers of the West 1941-07-25 Henchman Bronco
Western Mail 1942-02-13 Henchman Rod
Song of the Saddle 1936-02-28 Monte (uncredited)
Trailin’ West 1936-09-04 Army Scout (uncredited)
California Mail 1936-11-14 Jim
Land Beyond the Law 1937-03-13 Townsman Announcer (uncredited)
Ridin’ the Cherokee Trail 1941-02-25 Henchman Bat
Arizona Frontier 1940-08-19 Bisbee
Arizona Round-Up 1942-06-03 Rocky – Henchman
The Driftin’ Kid 1941-10-16 Henchman Blackie
Outlaw Trail 1944-04-29 Rocky Camron
Sonora Stagecoach 1944-06-10 Rocky Camron
The Pioneers 1941-05-10 Sheriff
Song of Old Wyoming 1945-10-11 Henchman Ringo
Arizona Bound 1941-07-19 Henchman Mack
The Gunman From Bodie 1941-09-19 Ranchhand-Henchman at Alice’s Ranch in grey shirt
Texas 1941-10-09 Barfly