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Jack Rutherford

1893 – 1982

British actor

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Lived 1893 – 1982 (aged 89). Jack Rutherford was a British actor, television actor and film actor.

Jack Rutherford (April 12, 1893 – August 21, 1982) was a British film and television actor. Rutherford first appeared in British films in leading or prominent supporting roles during the silent era. He later went to Hollywood, where he often played villains in Western films. His most significant American role was as the Sheriff in the 1930 comedy Whoopee!.

Selected filmography

The Great Shadow (1920) - Bo Sherwood The Marriage Business (1927) - Duncan The Streets of London (1929) - Mark Livingstone Whoopee! (1930) - Sheriff Bob Wells Half Shot at Sunrise (1930) - MP Sergeant Mr. Lemon of Orange (1931) - Henchman Castro (uncredited) The Woman from Monte Carlo (1932) - Verguson My Pal, the King (1932) - Herald (uncredited) A Successful Calamity (1932) - Wilton's Chauffeur Cowboy Counsellor (1932) - Bill Clary Roman Scandals (1933) - Manius The Affairs of Cellini (1934) - Captain of the Guards Cleopatra (1934) - Drussus - Model Builder (uncredited) The Man Who Reclaimed His Head (1934) - A Soldier (uncredited) Cardinal Richelieu (1935) - Outrider (uncredited) Social Error (1935) - Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited) Justice of the Range (1935) - Lafe Brennan The Crusades (1935) - Knight (uncredited) The Oregon Trail (1936) - Benton Heart of the West (1936) - Tom Paterson Three on the Trail (1936) - Henchman Lewis Rootin' Tootin' Rhythm (1937) - Henchman (uncredited) North of the Rio Grande (1937) - Ace Crowder Raw Timber (1937) - Supervisor Lane Hopalong Rides Again (1937) - Blackie Fit for a King (1937) - Ship's Officer (uncredited) Ali Baba Goes to Town (1937) - Sentry (uncredited) The Buccaneer (1938) - Orderly (uncredited) Gold Is Where You Find It (1938) - Miner (uncredited) Flaming Frontiers (1938, Serial) - Buffalo Bill Cody / Henchman Rand Riders of the Frontier (1939) - Bart Lane Yukon Flight (1940) - James Benton (uncredited) Florian (1940) - Groom (uncredited) Arizona Gang Busters (1940) - Thorpe Trailing Double Trouble (1940) - Amos Hardy North West Mounted Police (1940) - Corporal (uncredited) Riders of Black Mountain (1940) - Biff Hunter Rollin' Home to Texas (1940) - Carter High Sierra (1941) - Policeman (uncredited) Corregidor (1943) - General (uncredited) Utah (1945) - Sheriff McBride Road to Utopia (1945) - Townsman (uncredited) Frontier Gal (1945) - Barfly (uncredited) Untamed Fury (1947) - Nubie Blair Kiss of Death (1947) - Policeman (uncredited) Cult of the Cobra (1955) - Policeman (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Rutherford?

British actor (1893-1982)

When was Jack Rutherford born?

Jack Rutherford was born on 12 April 1893 in England.

When did Jack Rutherford die?

Jack Rutherford died on 21 August 1982 in Patagonia.

What was Jack Rutherford's occupation?

Jack Rutherford was an actor, television actor and film actor.

What nationality was Jack Rutherford?

Jack Rutherford was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Rutherford

· Wikidata: Q6114952

· DBpedia: Jack Rutherford (actor)

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