Al St. John
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 9, 1893 in Santa Ana, California, USA
- Died
- January 21, 1963
- Active Years
- 1920–2006 (87 Years)
- Total Credits
- 284 credits in database
Acting Born Sep 9, 1893 Died Jan 21, 1963 Santa Ana, California, USA 284 credits
Biography
Al St. John was an actor born in Santa Ana, California, on September 9, 1893. He died on January 21, 1963, at the age of 69. Throughout his career, he accumulated 274 known acting credits. St. John entered the silent film industry around 1912, eventually securing co-starring and starring roles in short comic films for various studios. He is recognized for his persona of Fuzzy Q. Jones, a character that defined the role of the comical sidekick to cowboy heroes between 1930 and 1951. Additionally, he created the character Stoney for the first film in The Three Mesquiteers series. His early career included work at Mack Sennett Studios, and he was known for being slender and sandy-haired.
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Career overview
Al St. John was an actor born in Santa Ana, California, on September 9, 1893. His career in the film industry began around 1912 when he entered silent films. He eventually rose to prominence by securing co-starring and starring roles in various short comic films produced by a variety of studios. During his early years at Mack Sennett Studios, he may have received assistance from his uncle, Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle, though he maintained his career through his own talent.
Between 1930 and 1951, St. John became known for his persona of Fuzzy Q. Jones, a role that defined the concept of the comical sidekick to cowboy heroes. In addition to his work as a sidekick, he created the character Stoney for the first film in the Western series The Three Mesquiteers. This character was later portrayed by John Wayne. Over the course of his professional life, St. John accumulated 274 known acting credits. He died on January 21, 1963, at the age of 69.
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Career timeline
Buster Keaton: From Silents to Shorts
The Muppets Go to the Movies
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch
Crazy Days
Days of Thrills and Laughter
The Golden Age of Comedy
The Frontier PhantomThe Black Lash
The Thundering TrailThe Vanishing Outpost
King of the BullwhipThe Daltons' Women
Son of a BadmanSon of Billy the KidOutlaw Country
Dead Man's GoldFrontier RevengeMark of the Lash
Stage to Mesa CityLaw of the LashPioneer JusticeGhost Town RenegadesReturn of the Lash
Terrors on HorsebackMy Dog ShepGhost of Hidden ValleyOutlaws of the PlainsOverland Riders
Gangster's DenRustlers' HideoutPrairie RustlersBorder BadmenStagecoach Outlaws
Frontier OutlawsValley Of VengeanceFuzzy Settles DownI'm from ArkansasThundering Gun Slingers
Wolves of the RangeFugitive of the PlainsDeath Rides the PlainsRaiders of Red GapDead Men Walk
Texas JusticeBorder RoundupThe Lone Rider in CheyenneLaw and OrderBilly the Kid's Smoking Guns
The Lone Rider AmbushedBilly The Kid's Fighting PalsBilly the Kid in Santa FeThe Lone Rider Crosses the RioBilly the Kid's Range War
Marked MenBilly the Kid in TexasMurder on the YukonLi'l AbnerBilly the Kid Outlawed
Oklahoma TerrorTrigger Pals
Start CheeringExposedKnight of the PlainsCall of The YukonSongs and Bullets
Melody of the PlainsLove Nest on WheelsA Lawman Is BornMoonlight on the RangeThe Outcasts of Poker Flat
The Millionaire KidThe Ex-Mrs. BradfordWest of NevadaA Face in the FogPinto Rustlers
Bar 20 Rides AgainThe Law of 45'sMidnight PhantomTrigger Tom
Public Stenographer
His Private SecretaryRiders of DestinyFrom HeadquartersBuzzin' Around
Riders of the DesertBridge WivesHarem ScaremLaw of the NorthPolice Court
The Painted DesertMarriage RowsThat's My MeatThe Door KnockerMlle. Irene The Great
Hell HarborThe Voice of HollywoodTwo Fresh EggsThe Oklahoma CycloneWestern Knights
She Goes to WarThe Dance of Life
Full Filmography
284 titles- Buster Keaton: From Silents to Shorts (2006) as (archive footage)
- The Muppets Go to the Movies (1981) as Keystone Kop (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch (1976) as (archive footage)
- Crazy Days (1962) as Various (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Days of Thrills and Laughter (1961) as Self (archive footage)
- The Golden Age of Comedy (1957) as archive footage
- The Frontier Phantom (1952) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- The Black Lash (1952) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- The Thundering Trail (1951) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- The Vanishing Outpost (1951) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- King of the Bullwhip (1950) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- The Daltons' Women (1950) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Son of a Badman (1949) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Son of Billy the Kid (1949) as Sheriff Fuzzy
- Outlaw Country (1949) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Dead Man's Gold (1948) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Frontier Revenge (1948) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Mark of the Lash (1948) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Stage to Mesa City (1947) as Fuzzy Jones
- Law of the Lash (1947) as Fuzzy
- Pioneer Justice (1947) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Ghost Town Renegades (1947) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Return of the Lash (1947) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- The Fighting Vigilantes (1947) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Border Feud (1947) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Cheyenne Takes Over (1947) as Al 'Fuzzy' St. John
- Terrors on Horseback (1946) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- My Dog Shep (1946) as Deputy Sheriff
- Ghost of Hidden Valley (1946) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Outlaws of the Plains (1946) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Overland Riders (1946) as Fuzzy Jones
- Prairie Badmen (1946) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Gentlemen With Guns (1946) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Lightning Raiders (1946) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Gangster's Den (1945) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Rustlers' Hideout (1945) as Fuzzy Jones
- Prairie Rustlers (1945) as Fuzzy Jones
- Border Badmen (1945) as Fuzzy Jones
- Stagecoach Outlaws (1945) as Fuzzy Jones
- His Brother's Ghost (1945) as Andy Jones / Jonathan Fuzzy Jones
- Shadows of Death (1945) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Fighting Bill Carson (1945) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Frontier Outlaws (1944) as Fuzzy Jones
- Valley Of Vengeance (1944) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Fuzzy Settles Down (1944) as Fuzzy Jones
- I'm from Arkansas (1944) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Thundering Gun Slingers (1944) as Doc Jones
- Wild Horse Phantom (1944) as Fuzzy Jones
- The Drifter (1944) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Oath of Vengeance (1944) as Fuzzy Jones
- Wolves of the Range (1943) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Fugitive of the Plains (1943) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Death Rides the Plains (1943) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Raiders of Red Gap (1943) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Dead Men Walk (1943) as Townsman Finding Kate's Body
- Law of the Saddle (1943) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Western Cyclone (1943) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- The Kid Rides Again (1943) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Wild Horse Rustlers (1943) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- The Renegade (1943) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Cattle Stampede (1943) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Devil Riders (1943) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Blazing Frontier (1943) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Texas Justice (1942) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Border Roundup (1942) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- The Lone Rider in Cheyenne (1942) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Law and Order (1942) as Fuzzy Jones
- Billy the Kid's Smoking Guns (1942) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Valley of the Sun (1942) as Bearded Man Hurrying to Wedding (uncredited)
- Along the Sundown Trail (1942) as Crandall - Lawyer (uncredited)
- Billy the Kid Trapped (1942) as Fuzzy Jones
- The Lone Rider and the Bandit (1942) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Outlaws of Boulder Pass (1942) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Stagecoach Express (1942) as Dusty Jenkins
- Overland Stagecoach (1942) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Sheriff of Sage Valley (1942) as Fuzzy Jones
- The Mysterious Rider (1942) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Arizona Terrors (1942) as Hardtack
- Jesse James, Jr. (1942) as Pop Sawyer
- Prairie Pals (1942) as Hank Stoner
- The Lone Rider Ambushed (1941) as Fuzzy Jones
- Billy The Kid's Fighting Pals (1941) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- Billy the Kid in Santa Fe (1941) as Fuzzy Jones
- The Lone Rider Crosses the Rio (1941) as Fuzzy Jones
- Billy the Kid's Range War (1941) as Fuzzy
- The Lone Rider Rides On (1941) as Fuzzy
- Billy The Kid's Round-Up (1941) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- The Lone Rider in Frontier Fury (1941) as Fuzzy
- The Lone Rider Fights Back (1941) as Fuzzy Jones
- Billy the Kid Wanted (1941) as Fuzzy Q. Jones
- The Apache Kid (1941) as Stage Guard Dangle
- The Lone Rider in Ghost Town (1941) as Fuzzy
- A Missouri Outlaw (1941) as Dan Willoughby
- Marked Men (1940) as Gimpy - a thug
- Billy the Kid in Texas (1940) as Fuzzy
- Murder on the Yukon (1940) as Bill Smithers
- Li'l Abner (1940) as Joe Smithpan
- Billy the Kid Outlawed (1940) as Fuzzy Jones
- Billy the Kid's Gun Justice (1940) as Fuzzy
- Texas Terrors (1940) as Frosty Larson
- Friendly Neighbors (1940) as Smokey
- Oklahoma Terror (1939) as Fuzzy Glass
- Trigger Pals (1939) as Fuzzy
- Start Cheering (1938) as Station Master
- Exposed (1938) as Flophouse Bum
- Knight of the Plains (1938) as Fuzzy
- Call of The Yukon (1938) as Joe
- Songs and Bullets (1938) as Fuzzy Martin
- Gunsmoke Trail (1938) as Fuzzy
- The Rangers' Round-Up (1938) as Fuzzy
- Frontier Scout (1938) as Whiney Roberts
- Melody of the Plains (1937) as Fuzzy
- Love Nest on Wheels (1937) as Uncle Jed
- A Lawman Is Born (1937) as Eli Root
- Moonlight on the Range (1937) as Fuzzy Jones
- The Outcasts of Poker Flat (1937) as Uncle Billy
- The Fighting Deputy (1937) as Fuzzy
- The Roaming Cowboy (1937) as Fuzzy
- Sing Cowboy Sing (1937) as Duke Evans
- The Millionaire Kid (1936) as Matthews
- The Ex-Mrs. Bradford (1936) as Morgue Attendant (uncredited)
- West of Nevada (1936) as Walla Walla Wiggins
- A Face in the Fog (1936) as Elmer
- Pinto Rustlers (1936) as Mack
- Trail Dust (1936) as Al
- Bar 20 Rides Again (1935) as Cinco
- The Law of 45's (1935) as Stoney Martin
- Midnight Phantom (1935) as Radio Officer Jones
- Trigger Tom (1935) as Stub Macey
- Public Stenographer (1934) as Elmer
- His Private Secretary (1933) as Tom - Garage Owner
- Riders of Destiny (1933) as Bert - Henchman
- From Headquarters (1933) as Detainee Touching Cigarette Pack (uncredited)
- Buzzin' Around (1933) as Al
- Riders of the Desert (1932) as Slim - A Ranger
- Bridge Wives (1932) as Al Smith
- Harem Scarem (1932)
- Law of the North (1932) as Jailbird
- Police Court (1932) as Skid
- The Painted Desert (1931) as Buck
- Marriage Rows (1931) as Al
- That's My Meat (1931)
- The Door Knocker (1931) as The Door Knocker
- Mlle. Irene The Great (1931)
- Aloha (1931) as Sailor
- Honeymoon Trio (1931) as The Newlywed Husband
- Hell Harbor (1930) as Bunion
- The Voice of Hollywood (1930)
- Two Fresh Eggs (1930)
- The Oklahoma Cyclone (1930) as Slim
- Western Knights (1930) as Al
- The Land of Missing Men (1930) as Buckshot
- Beyond the Law (1930) as Henchman
- She Goes to War (1929) as Bill
- The Dance of Life (1929) as Bozo
- Hello Cheyenne! (1928) as Zip Coon
- Hot or Cold (1928)
- Run, Girl, Run (1928) Story
- Painted Post (1928) as Joe Nimble
- Casey Jones (1927) as Jock MacTavish
- Listen Lena (1927) as Al Adams
- High Sea Blues (1927) as Bill Brown
- Jungle Heat (1927)
- High Spots (1927) as The Clerk
- Life in Hollywood No. 2 (1927) as Himself
- American Beauty (1927) as Waiter
- The Stunt Man (1927) as Second-Unit Director
- The General (1926) as Officer on Horseback (uncredited)
- Flaming Romance (1926) as Al
- Skybound (1926) as The Boy
- Who Hit Me? (1926) as Al
- A Punch in the Nose (1926)
- His Taking Ways (1926)
- Red Pepper (1925) as Tom Katt
- Fire Away (1925)
- Fair Warning (1925) as Jay Walker
- Curses (1925) as Buttonshoe Bill
- Dynamite Doggie (1925) as Al
- The Iron Mule (1925) as The Engineer
- Lovemania (1924)
- Lovemania (1924) Writer
- Lovemania (1924) Director
- Unreal News Reel No. 2 (1924) as Man on stationary bicycle
- His First Car (1924) as 1st Camping Husband
- The Garden of Weeds (1924) as Nat Barlow
- Stupid, but Brave (1924) as The Bum
- Stupid, but Brave (1924) Writer
- Spring Fever (1923)
- Special Delivery (1922)
- A Studio Rube (1922)
- Out of Place (1922)
- Out of Place (1922) Director
- All Wet (1922)
- All Wet (1922) Director
- All Wet (1922) Writer
- The High Sign (1921) as Man On Beach
- Trouble (1920)
- The Scarecrow (1920) as Man with Motorbike (uncredited)
- Ship Ahoy (1920)
- Ship Ahoy (1920) Director
- Love (1919) as Al Clove - Fatty's Rival (uncredited)
- Speed (1919)
- Speed (1919) Director
- Speed (1919) Screenplay
- The Pullman Porter (1919)
- A Desert Hero (1919) as The Bad Man
- Back Stage (1919) as Stagehand
- Camping Out (1919)
- Good Night, Nurse! (1918) as Surgeon's Assistant
- The Cook (1918) as Holdup Man (uncredited)
- Out West (1918) as Wild Bill Hickup
- The Bell Boy (1918) as Desk Clerk
- Moonshine (1918) as Mountain Man
- A Scrap of Paper (1918) as The Crown Prince
- Oh, Doctor! (1917) as Gambler
- The Butcher Boy (1917) as Alum
- The Rough House (1917) as Cook
- A Country Hero (1917) as City Gent
- Coney Island (1917) as Old Friend of Fatty's Wife
- Coney Island (1917) as Old Friend of Fatty's Wife (uncredited)
- The Grab Bag Bride (1917) as The Villain
- A Reckless Romeo (1917) as The Pretty Girl's Boyfriend
- His Wedding Night (1917) as Rival employee
- Bright Lights (1916) as The Bartender
- His Wife's Mistake (1916) as The Office Boy
- The Waiters' Ball (1916) as The Waiter
- He Did and He Didn’t (1916) as The Bounding Burglar
- A Creampuff Romance (1916) as Al
- Fatty and Mabel Adrift (1916) as Hiram Perkins' Son
- The Other Man (1916)
- The Moonshiners (1916)
- Bombs! (1916) as Bicycle Messenger
- A Village Scandal (1915) as Sword Swallower
- Fatty’s Faithful Fido (1915) as Fatty's Rival
- Hogan's Romance Upset (1915) as Second Row Fight Spectator (uncredited)
- Fatty’s Plucky Pup (1915) as Dog Catcher (uncredited)
- When Love Took Wings (1915) as Hank Perkins, Fatty's Rival
- Crossed Love and Swords (1915) as A Bosom Friend
- That Little Band Of Gold (1915) as Waiter (uncredited)
- Fatty and Mabel’s Simple Life (1915) as The Squire's Son
- Our Dare-Devil Chief (1915) as Gang Leader's Accomplice
- Fickle Fatty's Fall (1915) as Butcher Boy
- A Bird's a Bird (1915)
- Mabel and Fatty’s Married Life (1915) as Lead Cop (uncredited)
- Fatty and the Broadway Stars (1915) as Studio Janitor
- Mabel, Fatty and the Law (1915) as Cop in Park / Prisoner in Derby (uncredited)
- Droppington's Family Tree (1915) as Waiter
- Fatty's New Role (1915) as Cop (uncredited)
- Caught in a Cabaret (1914) as Singer (uncredited)
- The Alarm (1914)
- The Plumber (1914)
- Fatty's Magic Pants (1914) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- Mabel's Busy Day (1914) as Policeman
- Stout Hearts But Weak Knees (1914)
- Lover's Luck (1914) as Fatty's Rival
- An Incompetent Hero (1914) as The Burglar
- Mabel's Blunder (1914) as Mabel's Brother
- Mabel's Strange Predicament (1914) as Bellboy (uncredited)
- Those Country Kids (1914) as Mr. Reddy
- Tillie's Punctured Romance (1914) as Keystone Kop (uncredited)
- The Sky Pirate (1914)
- Tango Tangles (1914) as Guest in Convict Costume (uncredited)
- Fatty's Jonah Day (1914) as Fatty's Rival
- Soldiers of Misfortune (1914)
- Fatty's Finish (1914)
- Fatty's Debut (1914) as (unconfirmed)
- Won in a Closet (1914)
- The Rounders (1914) as Bellhop / Waiter
- Mabel's Married Life (1914) as Delivery Boy (uncredited)
- Shot in the Excitement (1914) as The Daughter's Suitor
- His Prehistoric Past (1914) as Caveman
- The New Janitor (1914) as Elevator boy
- The Knockout (1914) as Boxer - Pug's Rival / Desk Sergeant / Cop (uncredited)
- The Star Boarder (1914) as Boarder (uncredited)
- Leading Lizzie Astray (1914) as Cafe Patron / Bouncer (uncredited)
- The Love Thief (1914)
- In the Clutches of the Gang (1914) as Cop
- The Anglers (1914)
- The Doctored Affair (1913)
- His Sister's Kids (1913) as Cop
- Her Birthday Present (1913)
- Mother's Boy (1913) as Cop
- A Noise from the Deep (1913)
- The Riot (1913) as Man in Pool Hall
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Al St. John best known for?
Al St. John is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Böyle mi Olacaktı (1997), Terrors on Horseback (1946), Ghost of Hidden Valley (1946), Outlaws of the Plains (1946).
When and where was Al St. John born?
Al St. John was born on September 9, 1893 in Santa Ana, California, USA . They passed away on January 21, 1963.
How many credits does Al St. John have?
Al St. John has accumulated over 284 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 2006.
What is Al St. John's background in cinema and television?
Al St. John was an actor born in Santa Ana, California, on September 9, 1893. He died on January 21, 1963, at the age of 69. Throughout his career, he accumulated 274 known acting credits. St. John entered the silent film industry around 1912, eventually securing co-starring and starring roles in short comic films for ...
Al St. John by the numbers
284credits
284films
0TV series
1913–2006active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Lightning Raiders (1946) as Fuzzy Q. Jones — aged about 52
- Terrors on Horseback (1946) as Fuzzy Q. Jones — aged about 52
- Thundering Gun Slingers (1944) as Doc Jones — aged about 50
- The Drifter (1944) as Fuzzy Q. Jones — aged about 50
- The General (1926) as Officer on Horseback (uncredited) — aged about 32
- Ghost of Hidden Valley (1946) as Fuzzy Q. Jones — aged about 52
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