Ray Spiker

Ray Spiker was an American actor, known for his roles in Shane (1953), Where’s Raymond? (1953), and other films. He was born on January 6, 1902, in Wisconsin, USA, and passed away on February 23, 1964, in Hollywood, California.

Personal and Family Life

Ray Spiker was not only an actor but also a former Marine heavyweight boxing champion. He earned a reputation as one of Cecil B. DeMille’s favorite actors, appearing in many of his films, often in uncredited roles. Details about his personal life and family remain limited.

Death and Legacy

Ray Spiker died on February 23, 1964, in Hollywood, California. His contributions to cinema, especially as a reliable character actor, continue to be appreciated, even if he did not always receive credit for his appearances. Spiker’s legacy lives on through the many films he was part of, showcasing his talent and versatility.

Filmography

Title	Release Date	Character
Shane	1953-04-23	Axel Johnson
Sutter’s Gold	1936-03-01	Seaman
All the King’s Men	1949-11-16	Farmer Listing to Speech (uncredited)
To Kill a Mockingbird	1962-12-20	Townsman (uncredited)
Birdman of Alcatraz	1962-07-04	Appleton – Murdered Guard (uncredited)
Miracle on 34th Street	1947-06-04	Court Officer Bearing Mail (uncredited)
Where the Sidewalk Ends	1950-07-07	Policeman (uncredited)
Around the World in Eighty Days	1956-10-17	Extra (uncredited)
Wake of the Red Witch	1948-12-30	Seaman / Flogger
The Egyptian	1954-08-25	Soldier
Wild Bill Hickok Rides	1942-01-31	Land Office Mob Member
Steel Against the Sky	1941-12-13	Construction Worker (uncredited)
Around the World	1943-11-27	Military Policeman
Edge of Darkness	1943-04-09	Townsman (uncredited)
Red River	1948-08-26	Wagon Train Member (uncredited)
Angel on My Shoulder	1946-09-20	Stoker Guard in Hell (uncredited)
The Killer That Stalked New York	1950-10-06	Observer on Street (uncredited)
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre	1948-01-15	Workman at Pier (uncredited)
The Gunfighter	1950-06-23	Townsman at Funeral (uncredited)
The Brasher Doubloon	1947-02-06	Figaro (uncredited)
The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap	1947-10-08	Trial Spectator (uncredited)
The Proud Ones	1956-05-15	Townsman (uncredited)
Our Daily Bread	1934-10-02	Ex-Convict (uncredited)
The Flame and the Arrow	1950-07-07	Guard (uncredited)
The Last Wagon	1956-09-21
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea	1961-07-12	Delegate (Uncredited)
Across the Pacific	1942-09-04	Subway Conductor (uncredited)
A Man Betrayed	1941-03-07	Hood at Train Station (uncredited)
The Set-Up	1949-03-29	Security Guard (uncredited)
San Antonio	1945-12-29
The Yellow Mountain	1954-11-16	(uncredited)
Northern Pursuit	1943-11-07	Passerby (uncredited)
Written on the Wind	1956-10-04	Bar Patron (uncredited)
Man in the Saddle	1951-12-02
Money, Women and Guns	1958-10-01	Townsman (uncredited)
Call Northside 777	1948-02-13	Barfly (uncredited)
Storm Warning	1951-02-10	Townsman (uncredited)
Law of the Lawless	1964-05-13	Townsman (uncredited)
Mohawk	1956-04-01	Settler (uncredited)
The Man from Bitter Ridge	1955-04-12	Townsman (uncredited)
Bedlam	1946-05-10