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Artie Ortego

Acting Born Feb 9, 1890 Died Jul 24, 1960 San Jose, California, USA 129 credits
129
Total Credits
1959
39 Years Career Span
23
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Artie Ortego was a male actor born on February 9, 1890, in San Jose, California, USA. He portrayed cowboys, henchmen, and American Indians in numerous westerns and performed horse riding stunts. Ortego also worked as a stunt double, specifically for Ramón Novarro in the 1933 film The Barbarian. He was known by the alias Arthur Art. Ortego passed away on July 24, 1960, at the age of 70. Throughout his career, he accumulated 129 known credits.

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Career

Career overview

Artie Ortego was an actor born in San Jose, California, on February 9, 1890. His career included 129 known credits for acting. Throughout his career, Ortego portrayed cowboys, henchmen, and American Indians in a large number of western films, and he also performed horse riding stunts.

In addition to playing these characters, Ortego worked as a stunt double. Notably, he served as a stunt double for actor Ramón Novarro in the 1933 film The Barbarian. That film is set in Cairo and also features Myrna Loy in its cast.

Ortego used the alternative names Arthur and Art during his life and career. He passed away on July 24, 1960, at the age of 70.

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Known for

Film

The Gunfight at Dodge City

as Townsman (uncredited)
Film

Yellowstone Kelly

as Indian (uncredited)
Film

East of Eden

as Townsman (uncredited)
Film

A Lawless Street

as Townsman (uncredited)
Film

Broken Lance

as Trial Spectator (uncredited)
Film

Phantom of the Rue Morgue

as Barfly (uncredited)
Film

Calamity Jane

as Barfly (uncredited)
Film

Law and Order

as Townsman (uncredited)
Film

High Noon

as Barfly (uncredited)
Film

Rancho Notorious

as Barfly (uncredited)
Film

Springfield Rifle

as Spectator at Ceremony (uncredited)
Film

Man in the Saddle

1951

Frequent co-stars

Ronald Reagan 1 shared title
Dorothy Malone 1 shared title
Preston Foster 1 shared title
Alex Nicol 1 shared title
Ruth Hampton 1 shared title
Russell Johnson 1 shared title
Barry Kelley 1 shared title
Chubby Johnson 1 shared title
Jack Kelly 1 shared title
Dennis Weaver 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Gunfight at Dodge CityYellowstone Kelly
East of EdenA Lawless StreetEscape to Burma
Broken LancePhantom of the Rue MorgueArrow In The Dust
Fighting LawmanCalamity JaneLaw and Order
High NoonRancho NotoriousBrave WarriorSpringfield RifleCalifornia Conquest
Man in the SaddleSkipalong Rosenbloom
The Flame and the ArrowColt .45Cody of the Pony ExpressShort GrassBarricade
Colorado TerritoryWest of El Dorado
AlbuquerquePanhandleBack TrailCrossed Trails
The Wistful Widow of Wagon GapCheyenneWhere the North BeginsSix-Gun Serenade
Badman's Territory
The Naughty NinetiesAlong Came JonesSudan
Trigger Trail
A Lady Takes a ChanceDevil RidersWestern CycloneOutlaws of Stampede PassThe Stranger From Pecos
Overland MailDown Texas WayDawn on the Great DivideDeep in the Heart of TexasGhost Town Law
Billy the Kid in Santa Fe
Virginia CityThe Texas Rangers Ride AgainWinners of the West
StagecoachThe Man in the Iron MaskThe Fighting RenegadeMutiny in the Big HouseZorro's Fighting Legion
Gunsmoke TrailSix-Gun Trail
Land Beyond the LawThe Cherokee StripHopalong Rides AgainBlazing SixesA Night at the Movies
The Adventures of Frank MerriwellCuster's Last StandAces and EightsTreachery Rides the RangeFor the Service
Kid CourageousThe TestMen of ActionNorthern FrontierCircle of Death
Blue SteelThe Man from UtahThe Star PackerThe Trail BeyondWest of the Divide
King of the ArenaThe Fatal Glass of BeerGordon of Ghost City
Hidden Valley
The Nevada BuckarooGalloping ThruThe Squaw ManOklahoma Jim
The Big Trail
The Fighting BoobBeyond the RockiesUnder Western SkiesThe Galloping Cowboy
Two-Fisted Jones
The Riddle Rider

Full Filmography

129 titles
  • The Gunfight at Dodge City (1959) as Townsman (uncredited)
  • Yellowstone Kelly (1959) as Indian (uncredited)
  • East of Eden (1955) as Townsman (uncredited)
  • A Lawless Street (1955) as Townsman (uncredited)
  • Escape to Burma (1955)
  • Broken Lance (1954) as Trial Spectator (uncredited)
  • Phantom of the Rue Morgue (1954) as Barfly (uncredited)
  • Arrow In The Dust (1954) as Wagon Train Member (uncredited)
  • Fighting Lawman (1953) as Townsman (uncredited)
  • Calamity Jane (1953) as Barfly (uncredited)
  • Law and Order (1953) as Townsman (uncredited)
  • High Noon (1952) as Barfly (uncredited)
  • Rancho Notorious (1952) as Barfly (uncredited)
  • Brave Warrior (1952) as Indian (uncredited)
  • Springfield Rifle (1952) as Spectator at Ceremony (uncredited)
  • California Conquest (1952)
  • Man in the Saddle (1951)
  • Skipalong Rosenbloom (1951) as Henchman Artie
  • The Flame and the Arrow (1950) as Outlaw (uncredited)
  • Colt .45 (1950) as Henchman (uncredited)
  • Cody of the Pony Express (1950) as Indian (uncredited)
  • Short Grass (1950) as Saloon Gunman (uncredited)
  • Barricade (1950) as Miner (uncredited)
  • Colorado Territory (1949) as Deputy Marshal (uncredited)
  • West of El Dorado (1949) as Indian
  • Albuquerque (1948) as Ambusher (uncredited)
  • Panhandle (1948) as Bartender (uncredited)
  • Back Trail (1948) as Art (uncredited)
  • Crossed Trails (1948) as Stage Driver (uncredited)
  • The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap (1947) as Townsman (uncredited)
  • Cheyenne (1947) as Shotgun Rider (uncredited)
  • Where the North Begins (1947) as Eagle Feather
  • Six-Gun Serenade (1947) as Deputy Smokey Owens (uncredited)
  • Badman's Territory (1946) as Townsman (uncredited)
  • The Naughty Nineties (1945) as Townsman (uncredited)
  • Along Came Jones (1945) as Sleeping Mexican (uncredited)
  • Sudan (1945) as Race Starter (uncredited)
  • Trigger Trail (1944)
  • A Lady Takes a Chance (1943) as Saloon Brawler
  • Devil Riders (1943) as Townsman
  • Western Cyclone (1943) as Jake - Henchman
  • Outlaws of Stampede Pass (1943) as Henchman Joe
  • The Stranger From Pecos (1943) as Henchman Ed
  • The Ghost Rider (1943) as Henchman Roy
  • Fugitive of the Plains (1943) as Henchman
  • Six Gun Gospel (1943) as Henchman Ed
  • Overland Mail (1942) as Indian / Townsman
  • Down Texas Way (1942) as Henchman
  • Dawn on the Great Divide (1942) as Gus - Henchman
  • Deep in the Heart of Texas (1942) as Henchman
  • Ghost Town Law (1942) as Gang's Lookout in Town
  • Billy the Kid in Santa Fe (1941) as Lyncher (uncredited)
  • Virginia City (1940) as Guerrilla (uncredited)
  • The Texas Rangers Ride Again (1940) as Cattleman (uncredited)
  • Winners of the West (1940) as Indian Raider
  • Stagecoach (1939) as Lordsburg Bar Patron (uncredited)
  • The Man in the Iron Mask (1939) as Carriage Guard
  • The Fighting Renegade (1939) as El Puma Rider Pedro
  • Mutiny in the Big House (1939) as Convict at Sewing Machine
  • Zorro's Fighting Legion (1939) as Soldier
  • The Cisco Kid and the Lady (1939) as Harbison Henchman
  • The Kid From Texas (1939) as Wild West Show Cowboy
  • Oklahoma Frontier (1939) as Barfly
  • Frontier Pony Express (1939) as Johnson Henchman
  • Gunsmoke Trail (1938) as Loma Gang Member
  • Six-Gun Trail (1938) as Barfly
  • Land Beyond the Law (1937) as Hawk (uncredited)
  • The Cherokee Strip (1937) as Carter's Henchman
  • Hopalong Rides Again (1937) as Henchman
  • Blazing Sixes (1937) as Henchman (uncredited)
  • A Night at the Movies (1937) as Movie Patron (uncredited)
  • Empty Holsters (1937) as Ranch Hand (uncredited)
  • The Devil's Saddle Legion (1937) as Henchman
  • The Adventures of Frank Merriwell (1936) as Indian
  • Custer's Last Stand (1936) as Indian / Quirk
  • Aces and Eights (1936) as Patrolman (uncredited)
  • Treachery Rides the Range (1936) as Deputy
  • For the Service (1936) as Henchman (uncredited)
  • King of the Royal Mounted (1936) as Indian Joe
  • The Lion's Den (1936) as Barfly
  • Song of the Trail (1936) as Cowhand Artie
  • Caryl of the Mountains (1936) as Indian Joe (uncredited)
  • Kid Courageous (1935) as Mine Henchman
  • The Test (1935) as Black Wolf
  • Men of Action (1935) as Construction Worker
  • Northern Frontier (1935) as Henchman Gareau (uncredited)
  • Circle of Death (1935) as Indian & Townsman (Uncredited)
  • Tombstone Terror (1935) as Henchman
  • Cyclone of the Saddle (1935) as Indian Chief / Cavalryman
  • Trails of the Wild (1935) as Henchman
  • Fighting Caballero (1935) as Barfly
  • North of Arizona (1935) as Red Cloud
  • Blue Steel (1934) as Henchman
  • The Man from Utah (1934) as Bank Robber
  • The Star Packer (1934) as Henchman
  • The Trail Beyond (1934) as Towanga
  • West of the Divide (1934) as Henchman
  • The Lawless Frontier (1934) as Henchman
  • Randy Rides Alone (1934) as Deputy Al
  • The Lucky Texan (1934) as Deputy
  • The Red Rider (1934) as Juan
  • 'Neath the Arizona Skies (1934) as Shorty - Henchman (uncredited)
  • Klondike Gold (1934) as Henchman
  • The Fighting Trooper (1934) as Little Moose
  • The Drifter (1934) as Deputy Al
  • King of the Arena (1933) as Circus Indian
  • The Fatal Glass of Beer (1933) as Indian Chief (uncredited)
  • Gordon of Ghost City (1933) as Joe
  • Hidden Valley (1932) as Indian Guide
  • The Nevada Buckaroo (1931) as Alec, the stage driver
  • Galloping Thru (1931) as Stagecoach Driver
  • The Squaw Man (1931) as White Horse - Naturich's Brother
  • Oklahoma Jim (1931) as Big Bear
  • The Big Trail (1930) as Pioneer (uncredited)
  • The Fighting Boob (1926) as Ortega
  • Beyond the Rockies (1926) as Cowhand (uncredited)
  • Under Western Skies (1926) as Indian cook
  • The Galloping Cowboy (1926) as Henchman
  • Two-Fisted Jones (1925) as Buck Oxford
  • The Riddle Rider (1924)
  • The Man Who Woke Up (1921)
  • The Driftin' Kid (1921)
  • Riding with Death (1921) as Tony Carilla
  • Broadway Bill (1918) as Wabishke
  • The Great Secret (1917) as The Rat
  • The Avenging Trail (1917) as Taggart's IIndian
  • American Aristocracy (1916) as Delgado (as Arthur Ortego)
  • The Girl of the Golden West (1915) as Antonio
  • The White Wolf (1914) as Swift Wind

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Artie Ortego best known for?

Artie Ortego is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Gunfight at Dodge City (1959), Yellowstone Kelly (1959), East of Eden (1955), A Lawless Street (1955).

When and where was Artie Ortego born?

Artie Ortego was born on February 9, 1890 in San Jose, California, USA. They passed away on July 24, 1960.

How many credits does Artie Ortego have?

Artie Ortego has accumulated over 129 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1921 to 1959.

What is Artie Ortego's background in cinema and television?

Artie Ortego was a male actor born on February 9, 1890, in San Jose, California, USA. He portrayed cowboys, henchmen, and American Indians in numerous westerns and performed horse riding stunts. Ortego also worked as a stunt double, specifically for Ramón Novarro in the 1933 film The Barbarian. He was known by the alia...