Maston P. “Mack” Williams was an American actor best known for his roles in The Lone Ranger, The Painted Stallion, and The Lost Jungle. He was a character actor for Republic Film Studios from 1931 to 1940. After retiring from acting, he returned to his hometown of Corsicana, Texas.
Personal and Family Life
Maston Williams was born on April 23, 1879, in Corsicana, Texas, where he spent much of his life. He enjoyed a career in film that spanned nearly a decade before he decided to retire from the movie industry. After his retirement, he chose to live in the same city where he was raised until his passing.
Death and Legacy
Maston Williams died on July 15, 1978, in Corsicana, Texas. His contributions to the film industry, especially in action and western genres, remain recognized through his numerous roles. Although he had a relatively brief acting career, his performances were memorable for audiences of his time.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Fighting With Kit Carson | 1933-07-01 | Chuck |
| Call The Mesquiteers | 1938-03-07 | Lead Henchman Phillips, boxcar heist, etc. |
| Without Honors | 1932-01-02 | Jim Bowman |
| Clearing the Range | 1931-04-01 | George ‘Slim’ Allen |
| Whistling Bullets | 1937-05-03 | Ace Beldon |
| Dragnet Patrol | 1931-12-14 | Joe Molino |
| The Lone Ranger | 1938-02-13 | Joe Snead |
| Cavalier of the West | 1931-11-15 | Deputy ‘Red’ Greeley |
| The Defense Rests | 1934-07-15 | Diver |
| The Secret Witness | 1931-12-12 | Contact Detective |
| Two-Fisted Sheriff | 1937-06-14 | Henchman Dunne |
| The Gambling Sex | 1932-11-21 | Ralph Jordan |
| Heart of the Rockies | 1937-09-06 | Enoch Dawson |
| The Painted Stallion | 1937-06-05 | Macklin – Henchman (as Matson Williams) |
| Hi-Yo Silver | 1940-04-10 | Joe Snead |
| Riders of Black River | 1939-09-23 | Ed Gills – Henchman |
| Heroes of the Hills | 1938-08-01 | Convict |
| Public Cowboy No. 1 | 1937-06-11 | Thad Slaughter |
| The Lost Jungle | 1934-03-22 | Thompson |
| The Overland Express | 1938-04-11 | Bill Hawley (as Matson Williams) |
| Born to Be Wild | 1938-02-16 | Masher in Diner (uncredited) |