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Nelson McDowell

Actor

Nelson McDowell

Born August 14, 1870 in Greenville, Missouri, USADied November 3, 1947126 films

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Jane Eyre posterFirst watchJane Eyre19436.9as Lowood School TrusteeAfter a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happily in her new position at Thornfield Hall, she meets the dark, cold, and abrupt master…View film

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The Lost World poster6.7The Lost World1925The Return of Frank James poster6.4The Return of Frank James1940Dark Command poster6.4Dark Command1940

Filmography

126 films as actor
  1. 1945Lone Texas RangerUndertaker Henry Grimm
  2. 1944Stars on ParadeOld Actor (uncredited)
  3. 1943Jane EyreLowood School Trustee
  4. 1941Keep 'Em FlyingTall Man at Carnival (uncredited)
  5. 1941Sign of the WolfFur Trapper
  6. 1940Riders from NowhereUndertaker
  7. 1940Chad HannaTownsman
  8. 1940Roll Wagons RollRawhide (Lucky in credits)
  9. 1940The Return of Frank JamesConfederate Veteran Juror (uncredited)
  10. 1940Dark CommandFarmer
  11. 1940The House of the Seven GablesCoroner in Courtroom
  12. 1940Pioneer DaysJudge Tobias Tarryton
  13. 1939Westbound StageRawhide
  14. 1939Oklahoma TerrorTownsman
  15. 1939The Lone Ranger Rides AgainJohnny
  16. 1938Santa Fe StampedeJohn Franklin
  17. 1938Gold Is Where You Find ItFarmer in Courtroom (uncredited)
  18. 1937Boots and SaddlesConstable (uncredited)
  19. 1937Heart of the RockiesDawson Clan Member
  20. 1937The Toast of New YorkTall Panhandler (uncredited)
  21. 1937Santa Fe RidesAndy
  22. 1936Rio Grande RangerTexas Ranger (uncredited)
  23. 1936Ay Tank Ay GoSleeping Carson Man
  24. 1936The White AngelHospital Superintendent (uncredited)
  25. 1936Feud of the WestWild Horse Henderson
  26. 1936Silly BilliesHorse Trader
  27. 1936Desert PhantomDoc Simpson
  28. 1936Ridin' OnPete - Blacksmith (uncredited)
  29. 1935Texas JackBarney
  30. 1935Music Is MagicBluenose in Music is Magic Number (uncredited)
  31. 1935The RainmakersTownsman
  32. 1935Wilderness MailMac
  33. 1935Western FrontierZeke
  34. 1935The Dawn RiderBates, the undertaker
  35. 1935Avenging AngelBates, the undertaker
  36. 1935Gun SmokeLong Distance Jones
  37. 1935Born to BattleLem Blinky Holt
  38. 1935The Marriage BargainVic Sparks
  39. 1935Northern FrontierTope
  40. 1935Horses' CollarsBartender (uncredited)
  41. 1934Terror of the PlainsParson Jones
  42. 1934The Fighting TrooperNels - Woodsman
  43. 1934Fighting ThruParson - Henchman
  44. 1934Fighting HeroBaliff
  45. 1934Rawhide MailJudge
  46. 1934What Price JazzMr. Blue Laws
  47. 1934WhirlpoolTownsman at Carnival (uncredited)
  48. 1934Ferocious PalCharlie--Sheep Rancher
  49. 1934Wheels of DestinyTrapper
  50. 1934Border GunsM. Balm, Undertaker
  51. 1934Lighting BillSidekick Barney
  52. 1933Back Page
  53. 1933Midnight MarySalvation Army Leader (uncredited)
  54. 1933The Rustler's RoundupSheriff Brass
  55. 1933Asleep in the FeetPolice Officer
  56. 1932Come On, TarzanCowhand Slim
  57. 1932Guns for HireInquest Official
  58. 1932Wild Babies!Stage Manager (uncredited)
  59. 1932The Last of the MohicansDavid Gamut
  60. 1932Mason of the MountedTrapper
  61. 1932The Scarlet BrandSlim Grant
  62. 1932The Airmail MysterySilent Simms
  63. 1932Law and OrderParker brother (uncredited)
  64. 1931Law of the Rio GrandeWolf Hardy
  65. 1931The Texas RangerHigh-Pockets
  66. 1930The Devil's CabaretThe Preacher (uncredited)
  67. 1930Billy the KidHatfield
  68. 1930The Big KickMotorist with Noisy Jalopy (uncredited)
  69. 1930The Gas StationMororist
  70. 1930The Vagabond KingMessenger
  71. 1930The Real McCoySquare Dance Caller (uncredited)
  72. 1929Welcome Danger1st Train Passenger (uncredited)
  73. 1929Born to the SaddlePop Healy
  74. 1929Queen of the NorthwoodsFlapjack
  75. 1929Wild BloodJohn Ellis
  76. 1928Lilac TimeFrench Drummer (uncredited)
  77. 1928Clearing the TrailBartender
  78. 1928Heart TroubleConductor
  79. 1928Kit CarsonJim Bridger
  80. 1928The Little Shepherd of Kingdom ComeOld Joel Turner
  81. 1928The Vanishing RiderPop Smith
  82. 1927Uncle Tom's CabinPhineas Fletcher (uncredited)
  83. 1927Border BlackbirdsMournful Luke
  84. 1927The Bugle CallLuke
  85. 1927The Great Mail RobberySheriff
  86. 1927Hands OffProfessor Hawley
  87. 1927The ClawScout Mac Bourney
  88. 1927Code of the Range
  89. 1926The Trouble Chaser
  90. 1926The Ramblin' GalootParson
  91. 1926Crossed SignalsMike Bradley
  92. 1926Fighting with Buffalo BillLem Brady
  93. 1926The Frontier TrailPawnee Jake
  94. 1926The Phantom BulletZack Peters
  95. 1926The Iron RiderDunk
  96. 1926Whispering SmithSeagrue
  97. 1926Hoodoo Ranch
  98. 1926The Blind TrailHank O'Hara
  99. 1925Kit Carson Over the Great Divide'Windy Bill' Sharp
  100. 1925The Power GodDr. Clack
  101. 1925On the GoPhilip Graves
  102. 1925The House of Flickers
  103. 1925Idaho!Angus McPherson
  104. 1925The Lost WorldLawyer
  105. 1924The Ridin' Kid from Powder RiverLuke Meggary
  106. 1924Along Came RuthNathan Hodge
  107. 1924Circus Lure
  108. 1924Galloping GallagherLeon I. Berry
  109. 1924The Heart BanditJenks
  110. 1923The Girl of the Golden WestSonora Slim
  111. 1923Pioneer TrailsParson
  112. 1923Blood Test
  113. 1922Another Man's ShoesMilford
  114. 1922Oliver TwistSowerberry (uncredited)
  115. 1922The Girl Who Ran WildDeacon McSnagley
  116. 1921The Silent CallDad Kinney
  117. 1921Home StuffPa Deep
  118. 1920The Last of the MohicansDavid Gamut - a Preacher
  119. 1920Down HomeLige Conklin
  120. 1920Cupid the CowpuncherSheriff Bergin