Tex Driscoll
Tex Driscoll | |
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.webp.png) Driscoll in 1922 | |
| Born | John W. Morris[1] September 7, 1889 Wyoming, U.S. |
| Died | June 1, 1970 (aged 80) |
| Occupations | Film and television actor |
John W. Morris (September 7, 1889 – June 1, 1970) was an American film and television actor.
Life and career
Driscoll was born in Wyoming. He began his screen career in 1909, appearing in a William Selig film.[2] In 1914, he appeared in the films The Squaw Man (as Clark), The Man from Home and The Virginian.[3][4]
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Later in his career, Driscoll guest-starred in television programs including Hopalong Cassidy, The Lone Ranger, Stories of the Century, Laramie, Cimarron City, Man with a Camera and Death Valley Days. He also appeared in numerous films such as Giant (as oil millionaire Clay Hodgin Sr.),[5][6] The Baron of Arizona, The Oklahoma Kid, Return of the Bad Men, Destry,[7] The Ox-Bow Incident, Badlands of Dakota, The Girl of the Golden West, Nevada, West of the Rio Grande, High Noon, The Fiend Who Walked the West, North to Alaska and Deep in the Heart of Texas.[3]
Driscoll retired from acting in 1964, last appearing in the CBS legal drama television series Perry Mason.[3]
Death
Driscoll died on June 1, 1970, in Los Angeles County, California, at the age of 80.[8]
References
- ↑ Vazzana, Eugene Michael (2001). Silent Film Necrology. McFarland. p. 145. ISBN 9780786410590 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "This Cowboy Has Appeared In 500 Movies Since 1909". Brooklyn Eagle. Brooklyn, New York. November 12, 1950. p. 30. Retrieved August 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 3 "Tex Driscoll List of Movies and TV Shows". TV Guide. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
- ↑ Lentz, Harris (1996). Western and Frontier Film and Television Credits 1903-1995: Section I. Actors and actresses. Section II. Directors, producers, and writers. McFarland. p. 242 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "Driscoll Acts Again". Los Angeles Mirror. Los Angeles, California. August 6, 1955. p. 19. Retrieved August 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Takes Off Badge". The Record. Hackensack, New Jersey. September 2, 1955. p. 61. Retrieved August 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Larkins, Bob; Magers, Boyd (2004). The Films of Audie Murphy. McFarland. p. 85. ISBN 9781476609270 – via Google Books.
- ↑ Doyle, Billy; Slide, Anthony (1999). The Ultimate Directory of Silent and Sound Era Performers: A Necrology of Actors and Actresses. Scarecrow Press. p. 163. ISBN 9780810835474 – via Google Books.