Gilman Rankin

Gilman Warren Rankin (April 17, 1911 – October 31, 1993) was an American film and television actor. He was best known for playing Deputy Charlie Riggs in the first season of the American western television series Tombstone Territory.

Life and career Rankin was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He began his screen career in 1949, appearing in the film Bride of Vengeance, playing the uncredited role of a scout.

Later in his career, in 1957, Rankin starred as Deputy Charlie Riggs in the ABC western television series Tombstone Territory, starring along with Pat Conway and Richard Eastham. He only appeared in the first season. Fort Algiers, Roar of the Crowd, The Greatest Show on Earth, Ghost Town and Black Patch.

Rankin retired from acting in 1976, last appearing in the film Assault on Precinct 13.

Death Rankin died on October 31, 1993, in Orange County, California, at the age of 82.