Tom Greenway was an American actor who is best known for Rawhide, Big Timber, and Have Gun – Will Travel. He was born on June 5, 1909, in Booneville, Arkansas, and passed away on February 8, 1985, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Tom Greenway served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. He was a top turret gunner in a B-17 bomber and held the rank of staff sergeant in the 301st Bombardment Group. After being shot down over Italy, he spent fourteen months in prison camps in Italy and Germany, detailing a remarkable yet harrowing experience.
Military Service
During his service, Greenway and his crew were captured after their plane was attacked. He endured a grueling forced march alongside other prisoners, which is remembered as the “Death March.” Despite facing extreme hardships, he was eventually liberated by British troops in April 1945.
Death and Legacy
Tom Greenway died on February 8, 1985, from a heart attack. His legacy remains as a talented actor whose roles contributed to classic television and cinema. His military service also highlights his bravery and strength during challenging times.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Second Time Around | 1961-12-22 | Deputy Shack |
| High Noon | 1952-06-09 | Ezra (uncredited) |
| North by Northwest | 1959-07-08 | Silent State Police Detective (uncredited) |
| Impact | 1949-03-20 | Moving Van Driver |
| Deputy Marshal | 1949-10-28 | Bartender |
| The Miami Story | 1954-05-03 | Charles Earnshaw |
| How to Marry a Millionaire | 1953-10-29 | Motorcycle Cop (uncredited) |
| The Gun Runners | 1958-08-01 | Deputy (uncredited) |
| Dakota Lil | 1950-02-17 | Agent |
| Ride, Vaquero! | 1953-07-17 | Deputy |
| Pretty Baby | 1950-09-16 | Chauffeur (uncredited) |
| A Lady Without Passport | 1950-08-03 | Sergeant (uncredited) |
| The Green-Eyed Blonde | 1957-12-14 | Ed |
| The Man Who Understood Women | 1959-10-02 | Studio Cameraman (uncredited) |
| Big Timber | 1950-09-10 | Rocky |
| Kansas City Confidential | 1952-11-11 | Policeman (uncredited) |
| Westward the Women | 1951-12-16 | Bart (uncredited) |
| Last of the Badmen | 1957-02-17 | Dallas |
| The Sheepman | 1958-05-01 | Rancher (uncredited) |
| The Story on Page One | 1959-12-01 | Detective Captain Kelly (uncredited) |
| How the West Was Won | 1962-11-02 | Bit Role (uncredited) |
| O. Henry’s Full House | 1952-08-07 | Cop (segment “The Cop and the Anthem”) (uncredited) |
| Tight Spot | 1955-03-19 | Elevator Mechanic (uncredited) |
| 5 Against the House | 1955-06-10 | Police Lt. Anderson (uncredited) |
| The Wayward Bus | 1957-05-27 | |
| Let’s Make Love | 1960-09-08 | Board member (uncredited) |
| Dragnet | 1951-12-16 | |
| Gunsmoke | 1955-09-10 | Ned Pickard |
| Richard Diamond, Private Detective | 1957-07-01 | Lieutenant Peters |
| Gunsmoke | 1955-09-10 | Treavitt |
| Gunsmoke | 1955-09-10 | Will Gibbs |
| Gunsmoke | 1955-09-10 | Joe Hines |
| Gunsmoke | 1955-09-10 | Gus |