Lee Powell was an American actor who is best known for portraying “The Lone Ranger” in 1938, as well as his roles in “Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe” and “The Fighting Devil Dogs.” He was born on May 15, 1908, in Long Beach, California, and had a brief but notable film career before his untimely death.
Personal and Family Life
Lee Powell married Norma Rogers on January 7, 1940. Norma was the daughter of the owner of the Barnett Brothers Circus, where Powell worked as a trick rider. The couple remained together until his death in 1944.
Death and Legacy
Lee Powell died on July 30, 1944, in Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands, during World War II. Initially believed to have been killed in combat, it was later revealed that he actually died from acute alcohol poisoning after celebrating with fellow Marines. Despite his tragic end, he is remembered today for his significant contributions to early film and television.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Death from Outer Space | 1966-01-01 | Captain Roka |
| Come On, Rangers | 1938-11-21 | Ranger Earp |
| The Return of Daniel Boone | 1941-05-07 | Tax Collector Fuller |
| Forlorn River | 1937-07-02 | |
| The Fighting Devil Dogs | 1938-05-27 | Lieutenant Tom Grayson |
| The Lone Ranger | 1938-02-13 | Allen King |
| Texas Man Hunt | 1942-01-02 | Marshal Lee Clark |
| Trigger Pals | 1939-01-13 | Stormy |
| Torpedo of Doom | 1966-01-01 | Lt. Tom Grayson |
| Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe | 1940-03-03 | Captain Roka |
| Rolling Down the Great Divide | 1942-04-24 | Marshal Lee Powell |
| Hi-Yo Silver | 1940-04-10 | Allen King |
| The Lone Rider Rides On | 1941-01-10 | Curley Robbins |
| Along the Sundown Trail | 1942-10-10 | Lee Powell |
| Prairie Pals | 1942-09-04 | Lee Powell |
| Raiders of the West | 1942-02-20 | Marshal Lee Powell |
| Tumbleweed Trail | 1942-07-10 | Marshal Lee Powell |
| I Was Framed | 1942-04-04 |