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Claude Akins
Claude Akins
Age 67 years (May 25, 1926 – Jan 27, 1994)
Birthplace Nelson, Georgia, USA
Movies 64
TV Shows 73

Claude Akins

Actor · Since 1954
Known for
Bonanza Marshal Emmett Dowd 1959– · ★ 7.5 Murder, She Wrote Ethan Cragg 1984– · ★ 7.5 Inherit the Wind Rev. Jeremiah Brown 1960 · ★ 7.6 The Defiant Ones Mack 1958 · ★ 7.2
Born in Nelson, Georgia in 1926, Claude Akins came out of the American theater and radio before settling into a long career as a rugged screen character actor. On film he appeared in From Here to Eternity (1953), Rio Bravo (1959) opposite John Wayne, and The Caine Mutiny (1954). On television he headlined the trucking drama Movin' On (1974-1976) and the family series B.J. and the Bear, working steadily until his death in 1994. He was one of the great blue-collar faces of postwar Hollywood.
Born in Nelson, Georgia in 1926, Claude Akins came out of the American theater and radio before settling into a long career as a rugged screen character actor. On film he appeared in From Here to Eternity (1953), Rio Bravo (1959) opposite John Wayne, and The Caine Mutiny (1954). On television he headlined the trucking drama Movin' On (1974-1976) and the family series B.J. and the Bear, working steadily until his death in 1994. He was one of the great blue-collar faces of postwar Hollywood.
Known for
Bonanza Marshal Emmett Dowd 1959– · ★ 7.5 Murder, She Wrote Ethan Cragg 1984– · ★ 7.5 Inherit the Wind Rev. Jeremiah Brown 1960 · ★ 7.6 The Defiant Ones Mack 1958 · ★ 7.2
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Seasons of the Heart
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Full Filmography 137
Twisted Fear
Detective Lucky Douglas
★ 5.5
1994
Seasons of the Heart
Pastor William Clay
★ 6.5
1993
Falling from Grace
Speck Parks
★ 5.0
1992
Eerie, Indiana
Bank Robber / Grungy Bill
★ 7.5
1991Season 1
Where Evil Lives
Jack Devlin
★ 3.2
1991
Hunter
Andy Polanski
★ 7.1
1989Season 6
Matlock
Sam Taylor
★ 7.0
1988Season 3
Pushed Too Far
Sheriff Jim Forrest
★ 8.3
1988
The Curse
Nathan Crane
★ 5.0
1987
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Claude Akins still alive?
Claude Akins passed away on January 27, 1994 at age 67.
What are the most famous roles of Claude Akins?
Claude Akins is best known for roles in Rio Bravo, Battle for the Planet of the Apes, From Here to Eternity.
How many movies has Claude Akins been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1953), Claude Akins has appeared in 62 movies and 73 TV shows.
What was Claude Akins's first movie?
The career of Claude Akins began with From Here to Eternity (1953).
What is Claude Akins's most recent movie or series?
Claude Akins's most recent release is Twisted Fear, which premiered on January 1, 1994.
What TV shows has Claude Akins appeared in?
On television, Claude Akins has appeared in The Twilight Zone, Bonanza, Murder, She Wrote, Mission: Impossible.
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Claude Akins
Claude Akins
1926-05-25 · Nelson, Georgia, USA

Claude Marion Akins (May 25, 1926 – January 27, 1994) was an American actor with a long career on stage, screen and television. Powerful in appearance and voice, Akins could be counted on to play the clever (or less than clever) tough guy, on the side of good or bad, in movies and television. He is best remembered as Sheriff Lobo in the 1970s TV series B. J. and the Bear, and later The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo, a spin-off series, with Ben Cooper appearing as Waverly.Claude Akins, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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