Oscar Gahan

Oscar Gahan was an American actor best known for his roles in “Ambush Valley,” “Sing Cowboy Sing,” and “Whirlwind Horseman.” Born on August 20, 1888, in Orangeville, Ontario, Canada, he gained recognition for his work in film and television until his death on March 24, 1958, in Los Angeles, California.

Personal and Family Life

Oscar Gahan was born to parents Sarah Porterfield and John James Gahan. Throughout his life, he had multiple marriages, including unions with Josephine Whiteley, Julia Magdaline Newell, Josephine Morong Runnels, and Marguerite Runnels. He is also related to Sharmagne Leland-St. John, his grandchild, showcasing a legacy that continues in his family.

Death and Legacy

Oscar Gahan passed away on March 24, 1958, due to pulmonary emphysema. His contributions to the entertainment industry are remembered, particularly for his performances as a fiddle player and actor. Gahan’s legacy lives on through his family and the films he left behind.

Filmography

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Title Release Date Character
Ambush Valley 1936-10-24 Diggs
Sing Cowboy Sing 1937-05-22 Townsman
Whirlwind Horseman 1938-04-29 Holt
Gun Grit 1936-05-27 Henchman Don
Vengeance of Rannah 1936-11-05 Henchman Nolan
The Feud Maker 1938-04-16 Settler
North of Arizona 1935-02-02 Fiddle Player
Gun Play 1935-12-02 Tobacco Chewer (uncredited)
Six-Gun Trail 1938-11-25 Barfly
Gunsmoke Trail 1938-05-26 Gambler
The Feud of the Trail 1937-03-01 Barfly
Valley of Terror 1937-01-20 Piano Player
Western Frontier 1935-08-07 Barfly
In Old Montana 1939-02-05 Rancher
The Lone Ranger Rides Again 1939-02-25 Settler
Riders of the Sage 1939-08-01 Powers Rider
Doomed at Sundown 1937-07-06 Roulette Table Man
Rough Riders’ Round-up 1939-03-13 Musician
Southward Ho! 1939-03-19 Reb Soldier
Frontier Pony Express 1939-04-11 Fiddler
New Frontier 1939-08-10 Accordion Player
Headin’ for the Rio Grande 1936-01-01 Henchman
Trailing Double Trouble 1940-10-10 Barfly
The Cheyenne Kid 1940-02-20 Posse Rider
The Roaming Cowboy 1937-01-04 Wagon Driver
The Singing Buckaroo 1937-01-15 Cowhand Musician
Young Bill Hickok 1940-10-21 Piano Player
Billy the Kid in Texas 1940-09-29 Barfly Watching Fight
Billy the Kid’s Gun Justice 1940-12-27 Settler
Lightning Strikes West 1940-06-01 Posse Rider
Cheyenne Rides Again 1937-02-01 Card Player
In Old Monterey 1939-08-14 Guitarist
The Son of Davy Crockett 1941-07-15 Voter
Sundown on the Prairie 1939-02-08 Saloon Gunman (archive footage)
Starlight Over Texas 1938-09-06 Henchman
In Old Cheyenne 1941-04-04 Accordion Player
Sheriff of Tombstone 1941-05-07 Bonanza Piano Player
Billy the Kid in Santa Fe 1941-07-11 Gambler (uncredited)
Billy The Kid’s Round-Up 1941-12-12 Man Reporting Murder
Billy the Kid Trapped 1942-02-27 Barfly
The Lone Rider and the Bandit 1942-01-16 Third Miner
Texas Jack 1935-12-15