Andy Clyde
Acting Born Mar 24, 1892 Died May 18, 1967 Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, UK 314 credits
Biography
Andy Clyde was a Scottish-born American actor whose career in film and television lasted roughly forty‑five years. He was born in March 1892 in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, and died on 18 May 1967 at the age of 75. Clyde entered the silent‑film era in 1921, appearing in the Mack Sennett short On a Summer Day. He is remembered for portraying California Carlson in the Hopalong Cassidy western series and for appearing in seventy‑nine Columbia Pictures comedy shorts between 1934 and 1956. On television he held recurring roles, including the farmer Cully Wilson in a CBS series. Over his career he accumulated more than three hundred screen credits.
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Career overview
Andy Clyde was a Scottish‑born American actor whose career extended across roughly forty‑five years of film and television work. Born in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, he entered the motion‑picture industry in 1921, appearing as a Mack Sennett comic in the silent short On a Summer Day. Over the ensuing decades he amassed more than three hundred screen credits, ranging from early silent comedies to mid‑century television series.
Clyde is perhaps most remembered for his recurring portrayal of California Carlson in the Hopalong Cassidy western film series, a role that linked him to a popular franchise of the era. Between 1934 and 1956 he headlined seventy‑nine comedy shorts produced by Columbia Pictures, establishing a reputation as a reliable comic performer. In the early days of television he also appeared regularly as the farmer Cully Wilson in a CBS series, adding a rural character to his diverse body of work.
Born the fifth of six children to theatrical figure John Clyde, Andy Clyde’s siblings David and Jean pursued acting careers as well, underscoring the family’s involvement in the entertainment industry. He continued to work in both film and television until his death on May 18 1967, leaving a substantial legacy of comedic and character performances.
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Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty
Golden Saddles, Silver Spurs
No Time for SergeantsLassie: Disappearance
The Sound of Laughter
The Andy Griffith ShowThe Tall Man
Lock-Up
The Texan
The Real McCoysThe Golden Age of ComedyThe Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Ghost Farm
The Hardy BoysPardon My NightshirtAndy Goes WildColumbia Laff Hour
GunsmokeGunsmokeThe Life and Legend of Wyatt EarpThe MillionaireCarolina Cannonball
LassieThe Adventures of Rin Tin TinThe Adventures of Rin Tin TinTooting TootersTwo April Fools
City DetectivePardon My WrenchOh, Say Can You SueLove's A-Poppin'
This Is Your LifeA Blissful BlunderHooked and RookedHere We Go Again
Pleasure TreasureThe Slappiest Days of Our LivesBlonde Atom BombAbilene Trail
The Colgate Comedy HourMarinated MarinerA Blunderful TimeOutlaws of TexasArizona Territory
Haunted TrailsRiders of the DuskRange LandSunk in the SinkCrashing Thru
Eight-Ball AndySinister JourneyThe Dead Don't DreamBorrowed TroubleGo Chase Yourself
Two Jills and a JackThe MaraudersDangerous VentureUnexpected GuestHoppy's Holiday
The Green YearsYou Can't Fool a FoolThe Devil's PlaygroundFool's GoldThe Plainsman and the Lady
Two Local YokelsSpook to MeA Miner AffairSong of the Prairie
Sundown RidersHis Tale is ToldGold is Where You Lose ItYou Were Never UglierTexas Masquerade
A Maid Made MadWolf in Thief's ClothingBar 20He Was Only Feudin'False Colors
This Above AllSappy BirthdayUndercover ManLost CanyonAll Work and No Pay
Lovable TroubleHost to a GhostTwilight on the TrailYankee Doodle AndyPirates on Horseback
Abe Lincoln in IllinoisFireman, Save My Choo-ChooMr. Clyde Goes to BroadwayBoobs in the WoodsA Bundle of Bliss
It's a Wonderful WorldAndy Clyde Gets Spring ChickenAll-American BlondesTrouble Finds Andy ClydeBoom Goes the Groom
Ankles AwayThe Soul of a HeelNot Guilty EnoughThe Old Raid MuleJump, Chump, Jump
Lodge NightMy Little FellerHe Done His DutyStuck in the SticksKnee Action
Mister SmartyLove Comes to MooneyvilleAm I Having Fun!Share the WealthTwo in a Crowd
Annie OakleyTramp Tramp TrampOld SawbonesI'm a Father!Village Tale
Full Filmography
314 titles- Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty (2020) as arcive footage
- Golden Saddles, Silver Spurs (2000) as (archive footage)
- No Time for Sergeants (1964)
- Lassie: Disappearance (1964) as Cully Wilson
- The Sound of Laughter (1963) as Man with Faulty Umbrella
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Frank Myers
- The Tall Man (1960)
- Lock-Up (1959)
- The Texan (1958)
- The Real McCoys (1957)
- The Golden Age of Comedy (1957) as archive footage
- The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Ghost Farm (1957) as Lacey
- The Hardy Boys (1956) as Lacey
- Pardon My Nightshirt (1956) as Professor Clyde
- Andy Goes Wild (1956) as Andy Clyde
- Columbia Laff Hour (1956) as (archive footage)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Poney Thompson
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Henry
- The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955)
- The Millionaire (1955) as Andrew C. Cooley
- Carolina Cannonball (1955) as Grandpa Rutherford Canova
- The Road to Denver (1955) as Whipsaw Ellis
- One Spooky Night (1955) as Andy
- Scratch Scratch Scratch (1955) as Sheriff Andy Clyde
- Lassie (1954)
- The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin (1954)
- The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin (1954) as Homer Tubbs
- Tooting Tooters (1954) as Andy, "Andrew Beethoven Clyde"
- Two April Fools (1954) as Andy
- Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake (1954) as Uncle Billy Smith
- City Detective (1953)
- Pardon My Wrench (1953) as Andy
- Oh, Say Can You Sue (1953) as Andy
- Love's A-Poppin' (1953) as Andy Clyde
- This Is Your Life (1952) as Self
- A Blissful Blunder (1952) as Andy Clyde
- Hooked and Rooked (1952) as Andy
- Here We Go Again (1952) as The Sweetheart's Rival
- Pleasure Treasure (1951) as Andy Clyde
- The Slappiest Days of Our Lives (1951) as (archive footage)
- Blonde Atom Bomb (1951) as Andy Clyde
- Abilene Trail (1951) as Sagebrush Charlie
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
- Marinated Mariner (1950) as Captain Andy Clyde
- A Blunderful Time (1950) as Andy
- Outlaws of Texas (1950) as U.S. Marshal Hungry Rogers
- Arizona Territory (1950) as Marshal Luke Watson
- Fence Riders (1950) as Winks McGee
- Silver Raiders (1950) as J. Quincy Jones
- Cherokee Uprising (1950) as Deputy Marshal Jake Jones
- Gunslingers (1950) as Winks McGee
- Haunted Trails (1949) as Trigger Winks
- Riders of the Dusk (1949) as Winks Holliday
- Range Land (1949) as Winks
- Sunk in the Sink (1949) as Andy
- Crashing Thru (1949) as Winks Winkle
- Shadows of the West (1949) as Winks Grayson
- Eight-Ball Andy (1948) as Andy Clyde
- Sinister Journey (1948) as California Carlson
- The Dead Don't Dream (1948) as California Carlson
- Borrowed Trouble (1948) as California Carlson
- Go Chase Yourself (1948) as Professor Andy Clyde
- Strange Gamble (1948) as California Carlson
- False Paradise (1948) as Clarence "California" Carlson
- Silent Conflict (1948) as California Carlson
- Two Jills and a Jack (1947) as Andy
- The Marauders (1947) as California Carlson
- Dangerous Venture (1947) as California Carlson
- Unexpected Guest (1947) as California Carlson
- Hoppy's Holiday (1947) as California Carlson
- Wife to Spare (1947) as Andy Clyde
- The Green Years (1946) as Saddler Boag
- You Can't Fool a Fool (1946) as Andy Clyde
- The Devil's Playground (1946) as California Carlson
- Fool's Gold (1946) as California Carlson
- The Plainsman and the Lady (1946) as Durango
- That Texas Jamboree (1946) as Andy Warren
- Andy Plays Hookey (1946) as Himself
- The Blonde Stayed On (1946) as Andy Clyde
- Throw a Saddle on a Star (1946) as Pop Walker
- Two Local Yokels (1945)
- Spook to Me (1945) as Andy Clyde
- A Miner Affair (1945) as Andy Clyde
- Song of the Prairie (1945) as Uncle Andy Tyler
- Sundown Riders (1944) as Andy
- His Tale is Told (1944) as Andy
- Gold is Where You Lose It (1944) as Andy Clyde
- You Were Never Uglier (1944) as Andy
- Texas Masquerade (1944) as California Carlson
- Heather and Yon (1944) as Andrew 'Andy' Clyde
- Forty Thieves (1944) as California Carlson
- Lumberjack (1944) as California Carlson
- Mystery Man (1944) as California Carlson
- A Maid Made Mad (1943) as Andy Clyde, Owner of Women's Clothing Store
- Wolf in Thief's Clothing (1943) as Andy Clyde
- Bar 20 (1943) as California Carlson
- He Was Only Feudin' (1943) as Andy Clyde
- False Colors (1943) as California Carlson
- Riders of the Deadline (1943) as Ranger "California" Carlson
- Hoppy Serves a Writ (1943) as California Carlson
- Leather Burners (1943) as California Carlson
- Farmer for a Day (1943) as Andy Clyde
- Border Patrol (1943) as California Carlson
- Colt Comrades (1943) as California Carlson
- This Above All (1942) as Fireman
- Sappy Birthday (1942) as Andy 'Hole-in-One' Clyde
- Undercover Man (1942) as California Carlson
- Lost Canyon (1942) as California Carlson
- All Work and No Pay (1942) as Andy Clyde
- Sappy Pappy (1942) as Andy
- How Spry I Am (1942) as Andy Clyde, Hotel Owner
- Lovable Trouble (1941) as Andy Clyde
- Host to a Ghost (1941) as Andy
- Twilight on the Trail (1941) as California Carlson
- Yankee Doodle Andy (1941) as Andy Clyde
- Pirates on Horseback (1941) as California Carlson
- Stick to Your Guns (1941) as California Carlson
- Outlaws of the Desert (1941) as California Carlson
- Secret of the Wastelands (1941) as California Carlson
- In Old Colorado (1941) as California Carlson
- Wide Open Town (1941) as California Carlson
- Doomed Caravan (1941) as California Carlson
- Riders of the Timberline (1941) as California Carlson
- Border Vigilantes (1941) as California Carlson
- The Ring and the Belle (1941) as Andy 'Pop' Clyde
- The Watchman Takes a Wife (1941) as Andy Clyde
- Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940) as Stage Driver
- Fireman, Save My Choo-Choo (1940) as Andy Clyde
- Mr. Clyde Goes to Broadway (1940) as Andy Clyde
- Boobs in the Woods (1940) as Andy Clyde
- A Bundle of Bliss (1940) as Andy Clyde
- Three Men from Texas (1940) as California Carlson
- Cherokee Strip (1940) as Tex Crawford
- Money Squawks (1940) as Andy
- It's a Wonderful World (1939) as 'Gimpy' Wilson
- Andy Clyde Gets Spring Chicken (1939) as Andy Clyde
- All-American Blondes (1939) as Andy
- Trouble Finds Andy Clyde (1939) as Andy Clyde
- Boom Goes the Groom (1939)
- Swing, You Swingers! (1939)
- Now It Can Be Sold (1939)
- Bad Lands (1939) as Cluff
- Ankles Away (1938) as Andy
- The Soul of a Heel (1938) as Andy Clyde
- Not Guilty Enough (1938) as Andy
- The Old Raid Mule (1938) as Old Man Clyde
- Jump, Chump, Jump (1938)
- Home on the Rage (1938) as Andy
- Lodge Night (1937) as Andy Clyde
- My Little Feller (1937)
- He Done His Duty (1937) as Sheriff Andy Clyde
- Stuck in the Sticks (1937) as Sheriff Andy Clyde
- Knee Action (1937) as Andy
- Gracie at the Bat (1937) as Andy "Pop" Clyde
- Mister Smarty (1936) as Mr. Bowzer
- Love Comes to Mooneyville (1936) as Sheriff Andy Clyde
- Am I Having Fun! (1936) as Andy Clyde
- Share the Wealth (1936) as Andy MacClyde
- Two in a Crowd (1936) as Jonesy
- Straight from the Shoulder (1936) as J. M. Pyne
- Red Lights Ahead (1936) as Grandpa Hopkins
- Yellow Dust (1936) as Silas 'Solitaire' Carter
- The Peppery Salt (1936) as "Captain" Andy Clyde
- Caught in the Act (1936) as Andrew Clyde
- Annie Oakley (1935) as James MacIvor
- Tramp Tramp Tramp (1935) as Andy
- Old Sawbones (1935) as Old Doc Clyde
- I'm a Father! (1935) as Mr. Clyde
- Village Tale (1935) as Storekeeper
- It Always Happens (1935) as Andrew Clyde
- Alimony Aches (1935) as Andy Clyde
- McFadden´s Flats (1935) as Jock McTavish
- Hot Paprika (1935) as Andy
- Half-Baked Relations (1934)
- In the Dog House (1934) as Andy
- It's the Cats (1934) as Andy Frisby
- The Super Snooper (1934)
- The Little Minister (1934) as Wearyworld The Policeman
- Romance in Manhattan (1934) as Store Owner (uncredited)
- Feeling Rosy (1933) as Andy Wilson
- His Weak Moment (1933)
- The Big Squeal (1933) as Andy Wilson
- Artist's Muddles (1933) as Andy 'Sunshine' Wilson
- Dora's Dunking Doughnuts (1933) as Andy
- Loose Relations (1933)
- Boy Oh Boy! (1932) as Andy Wilson
- The Candid Camera (1932) as Actor in Movie (uncredited)
- The Giddy Age (1932) as Ed Martin
- Million Dollar Legs (1932) as The Major-Domo
- The Boudoir Butler (1932) as Ed Martin
- Speed in the Gay Nineties (1932) as Ed Martin
- Shopping with Wifie (1932) as Ed Martin
- Ghost Parade (1931) as Andy Martin
- In Conference (1931) as Walter MacIntosh
- The Cannonball (1931) as Ed Martin
- Just a Bear (1931) as Ed Martin
- No, No, Lady (1931) as Ed Martin
- The Fainting Lover (1931) as Uncle Ed Roberts
- Too Many Husbands (1931) as Ed Martin
- Taxi Troubles (1931) as Andy Martin
- Half Holiday (1931) as Andy Martin
- Monkey Business in Africa (1931) as Walter McIntosh
- Don't Bite Your Dentist (1930) as Dr. Edward Martin D.D.S.
- Racket Cheers (1930) as Ed Martin
- Midnight Daddies (1930) as Wilbur Louder
- Screen Snapshots Series 10, No. 5 (1930) as Andy Clyde
- The Bluffer (1930) as Ed Martin
- Sugar Plum Papa (1930) as Andy Martin
- Bulls and Bears (1930) as Ed Martin
- Scotch (1930) as Uncle Andrew
- The Chumps (1930) as Slippery aka Meadows
- Fat Wives for Thin (1930) as Arthur Fleming
- Uppercut O'Brien (1929) as Pop Martin
- Clancy at the Bat (1929) as Ed Clancy
- Ladies Must Eat (1929) as Hotcake Harry
- The Nightwatchman's Mistake (1929) as Willie Wise
- Whirls and Girls (1929) as Henry - The Henpecked Husband
- Don't Get Jealous (1929) as Judge
- Girl Crazy (1929)
- The Bees' Buzz (1929) as Andy - Peggy's father
- Clunked on the Corner (1929) as Bearded Customer
- The Rodeo (1929) as Uncle Bill Cootie
- A Close Shave (1929) as Andy - Barber
- Calling Hubby's Bluff (1929) as Tramp
- The Lunkhead (1929) as Ed Martin
- The New Half Back (1929) as Dean Martin
- Matchmaking Mamma (1929) as The Minister
- The Old Barn (1929) as The Sheriff
- A Hollywood Star (1929) as Ed Martin
- The New Aunt (1929) as Uncle Andy
- The Golfers (1929) as Ed Martin
- The Best Man (1928) as The Justice of the Peace
- Should a Girl Marry? (1928) as Harry
- The Branded Man (1928) as Jenkins
- The Swim Princess (1928) as Sheriff Gordon Ginsberg
- The Girl from Nowhere (1928)
- Blindfold (1928) as Funeral
- His Unlucky Night (1928) as Homer's Father-in-Law
- Run, Girl, Run (1928) as Trustee
- Love at First Flight (1928) as Beach Cook
- Smith's Restaurant (1928) as Prospective Buyer
- Taxi for Two (1928) as Jack Davis
- Ships of the Night (1928) as Alec
- Smith's Army Life (1928) as Clarence
- The Bargain Hunt (1928) as Floorwalker
- Hold’er Cowboy (1928)
- The Girl from Everywhere (1927) as Publicity Man
- Catalina, Here I Come (1927) as Mr. Hamhocks - Cafe Owner
- Gold Digger of Weepah (1927) as The Miner Who Tells Snake Story
- A Small Town Princess (1927) as Baggage Man
- Broke in China (1927) as Ruth's Father
- The Pride of Pikeville (1927) as Colonel Pepper
- For Sale, a Bungalow (1927) as 1st Real Estate Broker
- Smith's Fishing Trip (1927) as Milt Bender - a Farmer
- Smith's New Home (1927) as House Seller
- Love in a Police Station (1927) as Police Chief Musselface
- Smith's Customer (1927) as Bookkeeper
- The Bull Fighter (1927) as Steve Flint - Madeline's Guardian
- Smith's Candy Shop (1927) as Everett Titus - Jimmy's Boss
- Whispering Whiskers (1926) as The Drifter's Pal
- Hayfoot, Strawfoot? (1926) as Percy
- Fight Night (1926) as Bearded Customer / Butler
- Her Actor Friend (1926) as Actor in Play
- A Prodigal Bridegroom (1926) as Rodney's Father
- Ice Cold Cocos (1926) as Cuckoo Charlie
- Wandering Willies (1926) as Dusty Duncan
- A Sea Dog's Tale (1926) as King Gumbo
- Circus Today (1926) as Slim Barnum
- Smith's Baby (1926) as Projectionist (uncredited)
- Trimmed in Gold (1926) as Hector Moss
- Smith's Uncle (1926) as Uncle Dan Smith
- Isn't Love Cuckoo? (1925) as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- Giddap! (1925) as Polo Club Official / Major Shirtz
- The Lion's Whiskers (1925) as J. Tunaar Fish - Director
- A Sweet Pickle (1925) as Minor Role (uncredited)
- Water Wagons (1925) as Capt. Noah Barr
- Over Thereabouts (1925) as German Servant
- Lucky Stars (1925) as Astronomer
- There He Goes (1925) as The Mexican
- Sneezing Beezers (1925) as King Andy
- Super-Hooper-Dyne Lizzies (1925) as Burbank Watts
- The Raspberry Romance (1925) as Master of Ceremonies
- Butter Fingers (1925) as Hoke Perkins
- The Iron Nag (1925) as Colonel Calhoun
- From Rags to Britches (1925) as Pancake Flipper / Private Detective
- Galloping Bungalows (1924) as Fire Chief / Drunk Suitor
- Bull and Sand (1924) as King Lavorus of Bullomania / Professor Marsupp
- East of the Water Plug (1924) as Jim's Uncle / The Director / Theatregoer
- Flickering Youth (1924) as Mr. Deering
- Riders of the Purple Cows (1924) as Ezra Plunkett
- Picking Peaches (1924) as Near-Sighted Shoe Customer
- The Hollywood Kid (1924) as Studio Spy / Director / Actor
- One Spooky Night (1924) as A.J. Bird Sr.
- Lizzies of the Field (1924) as The Starter
- Yukon Jake (1924) as Eskimo Pie Vendor
- Smile Please (1924) as Minister (uncredited)
- Black Oxfords (1924) as Prison Batter / Rural Sheriff / Umpire
- Little Robinson Corkscrew (1924) as Mr. Starr - Susan's Father
- The Half-Back of Notre Dame (1924) as Mr. Matter
- Wall Street Blues (1924) as H.L. Cary - the Boss
- Wandering Waistlines (1924) as Drunk
- His New Mamma (1924) as The Farmer Boy's Father
- The Hansom Cabman (1924) as Judge B. Brief - Betty's Father / Insane Convict
- The Cannon Ball Express (1924) as Station Master
- The Lion and the Souse (1924) as Emil Raviola - Director
- Scarem Much (1924) as Referee / Suitor
- Shanghaied Lovers (1924) as Sailor (uncredited)
- Nip and Tuck (1923) as Peg-Legged Hobo / Iceman / Cop (uncredited)
- Flip Flops (1923) as The Girl's Father - the Barker
- The Dare-Devil (1923) as The Scenery Mover
- Asleep at the Switch (1923) as The Bearded Man (uncredited)
- Step Forward (1922) as The Police Officer
- On Patrol (1922) as Crook
- Hard Knocks and Love Taps (1921) as The Sweetheart's Rival
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Andy Clyde best known for?
Andy Clyde is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lassie: Disappearance (1964), Predator (1987), The Tall Man (1960), Lock-Up (1959).
When and where was Andy Clyde born?
Andy Clyde was born on March 24, 1892 in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, UK. They passed away on May 18, 1967.
How many credits does Andy Clyde have?
Andy Clyde has accumulated over 314 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1921 to 2020.
What is Andy Clyde's background in cinema and television?
Andy Clyde was a Scottish-born American actor whose career in film and television lasted roughly forty‑five years. He was born in March 1892 in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, and died on 18 May 1967 at the age of 75. Clyde entered the silent‑film era in 1921, appearing in the Mack Sennett short On a Summer Day. He ...
Andy Clyde by the numbers
314credits
297films
17TV series
1921–2020active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Lassie: Disappearance (1964) as Cully Wilson — aged about 72
- The Hardy Boys (1956) as Lacey — aged about 64
- Ghost Parade (1931) as Andy Martin — aged about 39
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Frank Myers — aged about 68
- City Detective (1953) — aged about 61
- The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin (1954) — aged about 62
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