Buster Crabbe
Acting Born Feb 7, 1908 Died Apr 23, 1983 Oakland, California, USA 131 credits
Biography
Buster Crabbe was an American actor. Born on February 7, 1908, in Oakland, California, he is known for his work in screen serials. Crabbe's acting credits include numerous films and television shows, with a total of 131 known credits. He passed away on April 23, 1983, at the age of 75. Crabbe's career spanned multiple decades, with his work primarily taking place in the 1930s and 1940s. As an actor, he was a prominent figure in the entertainment industry during his time.
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Career overview
Buster Crabbe was an American actor who appeared in numerous screen serials during the 1930s and 1940s. He is known for his work in the film industry, with a total of 131 acting credits. Crabbe's acting career spanned several decades, with his first known credit dating back to the early 20th century.
Crabbe's acting credits include a range of film and television productions. He is best known for his work in screen serials, which were a popular form of entertainment during the 1930s and 1940s. While specific details about his roles and performances are not available, it is clear that Crabbe was a prolific actor who appeared in a wide variety of productions.
Crabbe's acting career came to an end with his death in 1983. He passed away at the age of 75, leaving behind a legacy as a prominent figure in the film industry. Despite the lack of specific information about his individual roles and performances, it is clear that Buster Crabbe was a significant figure in the history of American cinema.
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Career timeline
Tarzan: Lord of the Movies
The Boy from MercuryTarzan at the Movies, Part 2: The Many Faces of Tarzan
Batman and Robin and Other Super Heroes
The Comeback Trail
The Alien Dead
Buck Rogers in the 25th CenturyB. J. and the BearBuck Rogers in the 25th Century: Planet of the Slave GirlsSwim Team
Buck Rogers
It's ShowtimeMeanwhile, Back at the Ranch
Spaceship to the UnknownPeril from the Planet MongoPurple Death from Outer SpaceDeadly Ray From MarsDestination Saturn
The Bounty KillerArizona Raiders
Tarzan the Fearless
The Mike Douglas Show
Gunfighters of Abilene
Badman's Country
The Lawless Eighties
The Steve Allen ShowGun Brothers
Captain Gallant of the Foreign Legion
Planet Outlaws
King of the Congo
Captive GirlPirates of the High Seas
The Philco Television PlayhouseCaged Fury
The Sea HoundLast of the Redmen
Terrors on HorsebackOverland RidersSwamp FirePrairie BadmenGentlemen With Guns
Gangster's DenBorder BadmenPrairie RustlersStagecoach OutlawsRustlers' Hideout
Frontier OutlawsFuzzy Settles DownNabongaValley Of VengeanceThundering Gun Slingers
Cattle StampedeThe Kid Rides AgainBlazing FrontierWestern CycloneDevil Riders
Billy the Kid's Smoking GunsBilly the Kid TrappedWildcatSheriff of Sage ValleyLaw and Order
Jungle ManBilly The Kid's Round-UpBilly the Kid Wanted
Flash Gordon Conquers the UniverseSailor's Lady
Buck RogersUnmarriedColorado SunsetMillion Dollar LegsCall a Messenger
Full filmography
- Tarzan: Lord of the Movies (2017) as Tarzan (Archive Footage)
- The Boy from Mercury (1996) as Flash Gordon (Archive Footage)
- Tarzan at the Movies, Part 2: The Many Faces of Tarzan (1996) as Tarzan (archive footage)
- Batman and Robin and Other Super Heroes (1989)
- The Comeback Trail (1982) as Duke Montana
- The Alien Dead (1980) as Sheriff Kowalski
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) as Brigadier Gordon
- B. J. and the Bear (1979)
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century: Planet of the Slave Girls (1979) as Brigadier Gordon
- Swim Team (1979) as Rock Sands
- Buck Rogers (1977) as Col. Buck Rogers
- It's Showtime (1976) as Self (archive footage)
- Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch (1976) as (archive footage)
- Spaceship to the Unknown (1966) as Flash Gordon (archive footage)
- Peril from the Planet Mongo (1966) as Flash Gordon
- Purple Death from Outer Space (1966) as Flash Gordon
- Deadly Ray From Mars (1966) as Flash Gordon
- Destination Saturn (1966) as Buck Rogers
- Flash Gordon: The Deadly Ray From Mars (1966) as Flash Gordon
- The Bounty Killer (1965) as Mike Clayman
- Arizona Raiders (1965) as Capt. Tom Andrews
- Tarzan the Fearless (1964) as Tarzan
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Gunfighters of Abilene (1960) as Kip
- Badman's Country (1958) as Wyatt Earp
- The Lawless Eighties (1957) as Linc Prescott
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Guest
- Gun Brothers (1956) as Chad Santee
- Captain Gallant of the Foreign Legion (1955) as Capt. Michael Gallant
- Planet Outlaws (1953) as Col. Buck Rogers
- King of the Congo (1952) as Thunda / Roger Drum
- Captive Girl (1950) as Barton
- Pirates of the High Seas (1950) as Jeff Drake
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948)
- Caged Fury (1948) as Smiley
- The Sea Hound (1947) as Capt. Silver
- Last of the Redmen (1947) as Magua
- Terrors on Horseback (1946) as Billy Carson
- Overland Riders (1946) as Billy Carson
- Swamp Fire (1946) as Mike Kalavich
- Prairie Badmen (1946) as Billy Carson
- Gentlemen With Guns (1946) as Billy Carson
- Outlaws of the Plains (1946) as Billy Carson
- Ghost Of Hidden Valley (1946) as Billy Carson
- Lightning Raiders (1946) as Billy Carson
- Gangster's Den (1945) as Billy Carson
- Border Badmen (1945) as Billy Carson
- Prairie Rustlers (1945) as Billy Carson / Jim Slade / Billy The Kid
- Stagecoach Outlaws (1945) as Billy Carson
- Rustlers' Hideout (1945) as Billy Carson
- His Brother's Ghost (1945) as Billy Carson
- Shadows of Death (1945) as Billy Carson
- Parade of Aquatic Champions (1945) as Himself
- Fighting Bill Carson (1945) as Billy Carson
- Frontier Outlaws (1944) as Billy Carson
- Fuzzy Settles Down (1944) as Billy Carson
- Nabonga (1944) as Ray Gorman
- Valley Of Vengeance (1944) as Billy Carson
- Thundering Gun Slingers (1944) as Billy Carson
- Wild Horse Phantom (1944) as Billy Carson
- The Contender (1944) as Gary Farrel
- The Drifter (1944) as Billy Carson / Drifter Davis
- Oath of Vengeance (1944) as Billy Carson
- Cattle Stampede (1943) as Billy the Kid
- The Kid Rides Again (1943) as Billy the Kid
- Blazing Frontier (1943) as Billy the Kid
- Western Cyclone (1943) as Billy the Kid
- Devil Riders (1943) as Billy Carson
- The Renegade (1943) as Billy the Kid
- Fugitive of the Plains (1943) as Billy the Kid
- Billy the Kid's Smoking Guns (1942) as Billy the Kid
- Billy the Kid Trapped (1942) as Billy the Kid
- Wildcat (1942) as Mike Rawlins
- Sheriff of Sage Valley (1942) as Billy the Kid / Kansas Ed
- Law and Order (1942) as Billy the Kid / Ted Morrison
- Jungle Siren (1942) as Captain Gary Hart
- The Mysterious Rider (1942) as Billy the Kid
- Queen of Broadway (1942) as Ricky Sloane
- Jungle Man (1941) as Dr. Robert Hammond, aka Junga
- Billy The Kid's Round-Up (1941) as Billy the Kid
- Billy the Kid Wanted (1941) as Billy the Kid
- Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe (1940) as Flash Gordon
- Sailor's Lady (1940) as Rodney (as Larry Crabbe)
- Buck Rogers (1939) as Buck Rogers
- Unmarried (1939) as Buzz Kinney (as Larry Crabbe)
- Colorado Sunset (1939) as Dave Haines (as Larry "Buster" Crabbe)
- Million Dollar Legs (1939) as Coach Jordan (as Larry Crabbe)
- Call a Messenger (1939) as Chuck Walsh
- Hunted Men (1938) as James Flowers
- Rocket Ship (1938) as Flash Gordon
- Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars (1938) as Flash Gordon
- Tip-Off Girls (1938) as John A. 'Red' Deegan
- Illegal Traffic (1938) as Steve
- Red Barry (1938) as Red Barry
- Mars Attacks the World (1938) as Flash Gordon
- Daughter of Shanghai (1937) as Andrew Sleete (as Larry Crabbe)
- King of Gamblers (1937) as Eddie
- Sophie Lang Goes West (1937) as Steve Clayson
- Murder Goes to College (1937) as Strike Belno
- Forlorn River (1937) as Nevada
- Thrill of a Lifetime (1937) as Don
- Flash Gordon (1936) as Flash Gordon
- Desert Gold (1936) as Chief Moya
- Rose Bowl (1936) as Ossie Merrill
- Lady Be Careful (1936) as Jake
- Drift Fence (1936) as 'Slinger' Dunn
- The Arizona Raiders (1936) as Laramie Nelson
- Arizona Mahoney (1936) as Kirby Talbot
- Hollywood Hobbies (1935) as Himself
- Nevada (1935) as Jim Lacey aka 'Nevada'
- Wanderer of the Wasteland (1935) as Big Ben
- Starlit Days at the Lido (1935) as Self
- Hold 'Em Yale (1935) as Hector Wilmot
- Hollywood on Parade No. B-10 (1934) as Self
- You're Telling Me! (1934) as Bob Murchison (as Larry 'Buster' Crabbe)
- We're Rich Again (1934) as "Erp" Pennington (as Larry "Buster" Crabbe)
- Search for Beauty (1934) as Don Jackson (as Larry 'Buster' Crabbe)
- She Had to Choose (1934) as Bill Cutler
- The Oil Raider (1934) as Dave Warren
- Badge of Honor (1934) as Bob Gordon
- Buffalo Stampede (1933) as Bill Hatch
- Tarzan the Fearless (1933) as Tarzan
- Hollywood on Parade No. B-5 (1933) as Self (uncredited)
- Man of the Forest (1933) as Yegg
- To the Last Man (1933) as Bill Hayden
- King of the Jungle (1933) as Kaspa
- The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi (1933) as Bob North
- Movie-Town (1931) as Larry Crabbe - Champion Swimmer (uncredited)
- Maker of Men (1931) as Football Player (uncredited)
- Good News (1930) as Student
- Science Fiction Film Awards as Self