archytele The Vault

Buzz Barton

Known For
Acting
Born
September 3, 1913
Died
November 20, 1980
Active Years
1924–1942 (19 Years)
Total Credits
56 credits in database
Acting Born Sep 3, 1913 Died Nov 20, 1980 56 credits
56
Total Credits
1924–1942
19 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
9
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Buzz Barton was an American film actor born on September 3, 1913, in Gallatin, Missouri. Also known as William Andrew Lamoreaux, he is predominantly known for his roles as a child actor in a number of silent westerns made by the FBO studios during the 1920s. His known acting credits include Rough Ridin' Red in 1928, The Bantam Cowboy in 1928, and Pals of the Prairie in 1929. He was married to Thelma Doyle. Barton passed away on November 20, 1980, at the age of 67 in Reseda, California.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Career

Career overview

Buzz Barton was an American film actor born on September 3, 1913, in Gallatin, Missouri. He is predominantly known for his work as a child actor, appearing in a number of silent westerns produced by the FBO studios during the 1920s. Throughout his career, he achieved 55 known acting credits in movies and television shows.

Among his known acting projects are the films Rough Ridin' Red, released in 1928, The Bantam Cowboy, also released in 1928, and Pals of the Prairie, released in 1929. He was also known by the name William Andrew Lamoreaux.

In his personal life, he was married to Thelma Doyle. Buzz Barton passed away on November 20, 1980, at the age of 67, in Reseda, California.

Ask the Vault

Ask anything about Buzz Barton.

Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Come on Danger
Ridin' the Cherokee Trail
Wild Horse ValleyLand of the Six Guns
Lone Star PioneersThe Story of Vernon and Irene CastleSilver on the SageSilver on the Sage · Stunts
Paroled - To DieThe Feud MakerRolling CaravansOutlaw ExpressPhantom Gold
The Riding AvengerFeud of the WestRomance Rides the Range
Fighting PioneersSaddle AcesPowdersmoke RangeThe Reckless Buckaroo
GunfireThe Tonto Kid
Tangled FortunesHuman Targets
So This Is ArizonaWild West WhoopeeThe Cyclone KidThe Mystery TrooperFlying Lariats
The Lone DefenderThe Apache Kid's EscapeBreed of the WestCanyon Hawks
Pals of the PrairieThe Little SavageThe Freckled RascalThe Vagabond Cub
Wizard of the SaddleThe Fightin' RedheadThe Pinto KidOrphan of the SageYoung Whirlwind
The Slingshot KidThunderbolt's TracksSplitting the BreezeWhere North Holds SwayThe Boy Rider
Hi-Jacking RustlersWest of the Rainbow's End
The Knockout Kid
The Eagle's Claw

Full Filmography

56 titles
  • Come on Danger (1942) as Jordan Rider
  • Ridin' the Cherokee Trail (1941) as Barfly
  • Wild Horse Valley (1940) as Cowhand Joe
  • Land of the Six Guns (1940)
  • Lone Star Pioneers (1939) as Chuck
  • The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939) as (uncredited)
  • Silver on the Sage (1939) as Hamilton Ranch Cowhand
  • Silver on the Sage (1939) Stunts
  • Advertisement
  • Paroled - To Die (1938) as Buzz
  • The Feud Maker (1938) as Nelson Rider / Settler
  • Rolling Caravans (1938) as Jim Rankin
  • Outlaw Express (1938) as Brady
  • Phantom Gold (1938) as Bart
  • The Mexicali Kid (1938) as Posse Rider
  • The Riding Avenger (1936) as Tony
  • Feud of the West (1936) as Six Bits
  • Romance Rides the Range (1936) as Jimmy Marland
  • Fighting Pioneers (1935) as Splinters
  • Saddle Aces (1935) as Montana Nick Sabot
  • Powdersmoke Range (1935) as Buck
  • The Reckless Buckaroo (1935) as Drake
  • Gunfire (1934)
  • The Tonto Kid (1934) as Wesley Fritch
  • Tangled Fortunes (1932) as Buzz Davis
  • Human Targets (1932) as Buzz Dale
  • So This Is Arizona (1931) as Buzz
  • Wild West Whoopee (1931)
  • The Cyclone Kid (1931) as Buddy Comstock
  • The Mystery Trooper (1931) as Billy Holt
  • Flying Lariats (1931) as Buzz Murphy
  • Riders of the Cactus (1931) as Buzz
  • The Lone Defender (1930) as Buzz
  • The Apache Kid's Escape (1930) as Tim Wells
  • Breed of the West (1930) as Jim Bradley
  • Canyon Hawks (1930) as George Manning
  • Pals of the Prairie (1929) as 'Red' Hepner
  • The Little Savage (1929) as Red
  • The Freckled Rascal (1929) as Red Hepner
  • The Vagabond Cub (1929) as David 'Red' Hepner
  • Wizard of the Saddle (1928) as Red Hepner
  • The Fightin' Redhead (1928) as Red Hepner
  • The Pinto Kid (1928) as David 'Red' Hepner
  • Orphan of the Sage (1928) as David 'Red' Hepner
  • Young Whirlwind (1928) as David 'Red' Hepner
  • The Bantam Cowboy (1928) as David 'Red' Hepner
  • Rough Ridin' Red (1928) as David 'Red' Hepner
  • The Little Buckaroo (1928) as David 'Red' Hepner
  • The Slingshot Kid (1927) as Red Hepner
  • Thunderbolt's Tracks (1927) as Red Hayden (as Billy Lamar)
  • Splitting the Breeze (1927) as Red
  • Where North Holds Sway (1927) as Red (as Billy Lamoreaux)
  • The Boy Rider (1927) as David Hepner
  • Hi-Jacking Rustlers (1926) as The Brother
  • West of the Rainbow's End (1926) as Red
  • The Knockout Kid (1925) as (uncredited)
  • The Eagle's Claw (1924) as Young Boy (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Buzz Barton best known for?

Buzz Barton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Fighting Pioneers (1935), Saddle Aces (1935), Taskforce Firewall (2026).

When and where was Buzz Barton born?

Buzz Barton was born on September 3, 1913. They passed away on November 20, 1980.

How many credits does Buzz Barton have?

Buzz Barton has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1924 to 1942.

What is Buzz Barton's background in cinema and television?

Buzz Barton was an American film actor born on September 3, 1913, in Gallatin, Missouri. Also known as William Andrew Lamoreaux, he is predominantly known for his roles as a child actor in a number of silent westerns made by the FBO studios during the 1920s. His known acting credits include Rough Ridin' Red in 1928, Th...

Buzz Barton by the numbers

56credits
56films
0TV series
1924–1942active years

Age in their best-rated roles

What viewers say

No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Buzz Barton.