Slim Gaut was an American actor who is best known for Jeep-Herders (1945), Square Dance Jubilee (1949), and All the King’s Men (1949). Born on July 8, 1893, in Lewiston, Idaho, he had a long career in film and television, making numerous appearances in various roles.
Personal and Family Life
Slim Gaut, whose real name was Louis Harvey Gaut, lived a relatively private life. Details about his family and early life are scarce, but he made a mark in the film industry during the mid-20th century. He enjoyed acting and took on many small but memorable roles in films.
Death and Legacy
Slim Gaut passed away on April 17, 1964, in Los Angeles, California. Though his roles were often uncredited, his contributions to cinema have left a lasting impression on fans and film historians alike. He remains remembered for his work in classic films of that era.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Aim, Fire, Scoot | 1952-03-13 | Private (uncredited) |
| Army Daze | 1956-03-22 | Private (uncredited) |
| Spies and Guys | 1953-04-04 | Private (uncredited) |
| The Return of Frank James | 1940-08-10 | Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) |
| My Little Chickadee | 1940-02-09 | Bowlegged Man (uncredited) |
| The Lady from Cheyenne | 1941-04-11 | Townsman |
| Jeep-Herders | 1945-12-01 | “Fatso”, the Cook |
| They Died with Their Boots On | 1941-11-20 | Trooper (uncredited) |
| Go West, Young Lady | 1941-11-27 | Townsman |
| All the King’s Men | 1949-11-16 | Man Listening to Speech (uncredited) |
| The War of the Worlds | 1953-08-13 | Radio Listener (uncredited) |
| Albuquerque | 1948-02-20 | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Duel in the Sun | 1946-12-31 | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| The Nevadan | 1950-01-11 | Townsman (uncredited) |
| The Far Country | 1954-02-12 | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Silver City | 1951-12-01 | |
| Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town | 1950-04-01 | Bus Passenger (uncredited) |
| Law of the Badlands | 1951-02-24 | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Four Guns to the Border | 1954-11-05 | |
| Love at First Bite | 1950-05-04 | Café Customer (uncredited) |
| The Lusty Men | 1952-10-24 | |
| Station West | 1948-09-01 | Dancer (uncredited) |
| The Sea of Grass | 1947-04-25 | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Summer Stock | 1950-08-31 | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Friendly Persuasion | 1956-11-25 | Carnival Patron (uncredited) |
| The Spirit of St. Louis | 1957-04-01 | Aircraft Mechanic (uncredited) |