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Cliff Lyons

Acting Born Jul 5, 1901 Died Jan 6, 1974 Clarno Township, Lake County, South Dakota, USA 158 credits
158
Total Credits
1973
49 Years Career Span
64
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Cliff Lyons works in acting. Born July 5, 1901 in Clarno Township, Lake County, South Dakota, USA. Died January 6, 1974. Archytele tracks 158 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

The Train Robbers

1973
Film

The Train Robbers

1973
Film

Chisum

as Wrangler (uncredited)
Film

The Green Berets

as Hugh Parkinson (uncredited)
Film

The War Wagon

as Outrider (uncredited)
Film

The War Wagon

1967
Film

The War Wagon

1967
Film

Major Dundee

as Trooper (uncredited)
Film

Major Dundee

1965
Film

Major Dundee

1965
Film

Genghis Khan

as (uncredited)
Film

Genghis Khan

1965

Frequent co-stars

Joanne Dru 2 shared titles
Ben Johnson 2 shared titles
Harry Carey, Jr. 2 shared titles
Fred Graham 2 shared titles
Francis Ford 2 shared titles
John Wayne 1 shared title
John Agar 1 shared title
Victor McLaglen 1 shared title
Mildred Natwick 1 shared title
George O'Brien 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Train Robbers · Second Unit DirectorThe Train Robbers · Stunt Coordinator
Chisum
The Green Berets
The War WagonThe War Wagon · StuntsThe War Wagon · Second Unit Director
Major DundeeMajor Dundee · Second Unit DirectorMajor Dundee · StuntsGenghis KhanGenghis Khan · Second Unit Director
Cheyenne Autumn · Stunts
McLintock! · Stunt CoordinatorMcLintock! · Technical Advisor
How the West Was Won · StuntsTaras Bulba · Second Unit Director
Two Rode TogetherTwo Rode Together · Stunts
SpartacusThe AlamoThe Alamo · Second Unit DirectorThe Alamo · StuntsSergeant Rutledge
Ben-HurThe Horse SoldiersThe Horse Soldiers · StuntsThe Young LandThe Young Land
The Missouri Traveler · Stunts
Wagon TrainThe Wings of EaglesThe Wings of Eagles · StuntsApache WarriorThe Abductors
The Searchers · StuntsThe Conqueror · Second Unit DirectorThe Conqueror · Stunts7 Men from Now
The ProdigalThe Prodigal · Stunts
The Sun Shines Bright
Bend of the RiverBend of the River · Stunts
The Red Badge of Courage
Rio GrandeRio Grande · Second Unit DirectorRio Grande · StuntsWagon MasterWagon Master · Second Unit Director
She Wore a Yellow RibbonShe Wore a Yellow Ribbon · Second Unit DirectorShe Wore a Yellow Ribbon · StuntsShe Wore a Yellow Ribbon · Technical Advisor
3 Godfathers3 Godfathers · StuntsFort Apache · Second Unit DirectorFort Apache · StuntsRed River · Stunts
The Phantom Rider · Stunts
The Purple Monster Strikes · Stunts
Colt ComradesWagon Tracks WestDeath Valley Manhunt · Stunts
The Silver BulletThe Silver BulletThe Old Chisholm Trail · Stand In
How Green Was My Valley · StuntsThey Died with Their Boots On · Stunt DoubleRiders of Death Valley · Stunts
The Man from Tumbleweeds · StuntsWinners of the WestWinners of the West · Stunts
Jesse James · Stunt DoubleDodge City · StuntsDestry Rides Again · StuntsThree Texas Steers · StuntsThe Light That Failed · Stunts
Cassidy of Bar 20 · Stunts
Hollywood Round-UpNorth of the Rio GrandeNorth of the Rio Grande · StuntsBlack Aces

Full Filmography

158 titles
  • The Train Robbers (1973) Second Unit Director
  • The Train Robbers (1973) Stunt Coordinator
  • Chisum (1970) as Wrangler (uncredited)
  • The Green Berets (1968) as Hugh Parkinson (uncredited)
  • The War Wagon (1967) as Outrider (uncredited)
  • The War Wagon (1967) Stunts
  • The War Wagon (1967) Second Unit Director
  • Major Dundee (1965) as Trooper (uncredited)
  • Major Dundee (1965) Second Unit Director
  • Major Dundee (1965) Stunts
  • Genghis Khan (1965) as (uncredited)
  • Genghis Khan (1965) Second Unit Director
  • Marco the Magnificent (1965) as (uncredited)
  • Cheyenne Autumn (1964) Stunts
  • McLintock! (1963) Stunt Coordinator
  • McLintock! (1963) Technical Advisor
  • How the West Was Won (1962) Stunts
  • Taras Bulba (1962) Second Unit Director
  • Two Rode Together (1961) as William McCandless (uncredited)
  • Two Rode Together (1961) Stunts
  • Spartacus (1960) as Soldier (uncredited)
  • The Alamo (1960) as Bowie's Man (uncredited)
  • The Alamo (1960) Second Unit Director
  • The Alamo (1960) Stunts
  • Sergeant Rutledge (1960) as Sam Beecher (uncredited)
  • Sergeant Rutledge (1960) Stunts
  • Ben-Hur (1959) as The Lubian (uncredited)
  • The Horse Soldiers (1959) as Union Sergeant (uncredited)
  • The Horse Soldiers (1959) Stunts
  • The Young Land (1959) as Reynolds - Jury Foreman (uncredited)
  • The Young Land (1959) as Jury Foreman
  • The Missouri Traveler (1958) Stunts
  • Wagon Train (1957) as Creel Weatherby
  • The Wings of Eagles (1957) as Officer in Brawl (uncredited)
  • The Wings of Eagles (1957) Stunts
  • Apache Warrior (1957) as Trooper (uncredited)
  • The Abductors (1957) as Secret Service Agent
  • The Searchers (1956) Stunts
  • The Conqueror (1956) Second Unit Director
  • The Conqueror (1956) Stunts
  • 7 Men from Now (1956) as Henchman
  • The Prodigal (1955) as Harun (uncredited)
  • The Prodigal (1955) Stunts
  • The Sun Shines Bright (1953)
  • Bend of the River (1952) as Willie
  • Bend of the River (1952) Stunts
  • The Red Badge of Courage (1951) as Soldier (uncredited)
  • Rio Grande (1950) as Soldier (uncredited)
  • Rio Grande (1950) Second Unit Director
  • Rio Grande (1950) Stunts
  • Wagon Master (1950) as Marshal of Crystal City
  • Wagon Master (1950) Second Unit Director
  • Wagon Master (1950) Stunts
  • When Willie Comes Marching Home (1950) as Churchgoer (uncredited)
  • She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) as Trooper Cliff (uncredited)
  • She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) Second Unit Director
  • She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) Stunts
  • She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) Technical Advisor
  • 3 Godfathers (1948) as Guard at Mojave Tanks (uncredited)
  • 3 Godfathers (1948) Stunts
  • Fort Apache (1948) Second Unit Director
  • Fort Apache (1948) Stunts
  • Red River (1948) Stunts
  • The Phantom Rider (1946) Stunts
  • The Purple Monster Strikes (1945) Stunts
  • Colt Comrades (1943) as Rancher
  • Wagon Tracks West (1943) as Henchman Matt
  • Death Valley Manhunt (1943) Stunts
  • The Silver Bullet (1942) as Stage Driver
  • The Silver Bullet (1942) as Barfly
  • The Old Chisholm Trail (1942) Stand In
  • How Green Was My Valley (1941) Stunts
  • They Died with Their Boots On (1941) Stunt Double
  • Riders of Death Valley (1941) Stunts
  • The Man from Tumbleweeds (1940) Stunts
  • Winners of the West (1940) as Indian / Henchman
  • Winners of the West (1940) Stunts
  • Jesse James (1939) Stunt Double
  • Dodge City (1939) Stunts
  • Destry Rides Again (1939) Stunts
  • Three Texas Steers (1939) Stunts
  • The Light That Failed (1939) Stunts
  • Renegade Trail (1939) as Henchman
  • Renegade Trail (1939) Stunts
  • Cassidy of Bar 20 (1938) Stunts
  • Hollywood Round-Up (1937) as Saloon Set Brawler
  • North of the Rio Grande (1937) as Barfly
  • North of the Rio Grande (1937) Stunts
  • Black Aces (1937) as Rider
  • The Lawless Nineties (1936) as Henchman Davis
  • Three Godfathers (1936) Stunts
  • The Phantom Rider (1936) Stunts
  • Trailin' West (1936) as Gambler (uncredited)
  • Three on the Trail (1936) Stunts
  • The Last Days of Pompeii (1935) as Ostorius - a Gladiator (uncredited)
  • The Crimson Trail (1935) as Barroom Cowhand
  • The Miracle Rider (1935) Stunts
  • The Singing Vagabond (1935) Stunts
  • Stormy (1935) as Cowhand (uncredited)
  • The Eagle's Brood (1935) as Cowhand
  • Bar 20 Rides Again (1935) Stunts
  • The Red Rider (1934) Stunts
  • Love Time (1934) Stunts
  • Gordon of Ghost City (1933) as Rider
  • The Devil Horse (1932) as Cowhand (uncredited)
  • The Devil Horse (1932) Stunts
  • The Rainbow Trail (1932) as Horseman
  • The Night Rider (1932) as Bert Logan
  • Mystery Ranch (1932) Stunts
  • Robbers' Roost (1932) Stunt Double
  • The Texas Bad Man (1932) Stunts
  • The Painted Desert (1931) as Rider
  • Three Rogues (1931) as Deputy (uncredited)
  • Red Fork Range (1931) as 'Skeeter' Beldon
  • The Vanishing Legion (1931) Stunts
  • Riders of the Purple Sage (1931) as Jed
  • Fighting Thru (1930) Stunts
  • The Last of the Duanes (1930) as Henchman
  • Covered Wagon Trails (1930)
  • Near the Rainbow's End (1930) as Lefty - Henchman
  • The Hunted Men (1930) as Henchman Red (uncredited)
  • Firebrand Jordan (1930) as Pete
  • Canyon Hawks (1930) as Tom Hardy
  • Call of the Desert (1930) as Nate Thomas
  • The Lone Rider (1930) as Henchman
  • The Canyon of Missing Men (1930) as Brill Lonegran
  • The Oklahoma Cyclone (1930) as Henchman
  • O'Malley Rides Alone (1930) as Henchman
  • The Cheyenne Kid (1930) as Cowhand (uncredited)
  • Western Honor (1930)
  • Under Texas Skies (1930) as Mustang - Henchman (uncredited)
  • The Oklahoma Sheriff (1930)
  • Breezy Bill (1930) as Bandit
  • The Man from Nowhere (1930)
  • The Arizona Kid (1929) as Red Hank
  • The Voice from the Sky (1929) as Henchman 'Humpy'
  • Bullets and Justice (1929) as Red Barton
  • Headin' Westward (1929) as Pat Carle
  • Code of the West (1929) as Leary Henchman
  • The Law of the Plains (1929) as Henchman
  • The Fighting Terror (1929)
  • The Cowboy and the Outlaw (1929) as Slim Saxon
  • The Last Roundup (1929) as Jimmy Blyth
  • The Old Code (1928) as Jacques de Long
  • Across the Plains (1928) as Chuck Lang
  • Manhattan Cowboy (1928) as Tex Spaulding
  • The Phantom City (1928) Stunts
  • Western Courage (1927) as Henchman Cliff
  • Hell Hounds of the Plains (1927) as Henchman (uncredited)
  • Somewhere in Sonora (1927) Stunts
  • Outlaw's Paradise (1927) as Sheriff
  • Desert Greed (1926) as Gillis - Henchman (uncredited)
  • Blue Streak O'Neil (1926)
  • The Border Sheriff (1926) Stunts
  • The Fighting Ranger (1926)
  • Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925) as Charioteer (uncredited)
  • Wild Horse Canyon (1925) as Ranch Hand
  • The Road Agent (1925)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Cliff Lyons best known for?

Cliff Lyons is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Train Robbers (1973), The Train Robbers (1973), Chisum (1970), The Green Berets (1968).

When and where was Cliff Lyons born?

Cliff Lyons was born on July 5, 1901 in Clarno Township, Lake County, South Dakota, USA. They passed away on January 6, 1974.

How many credits does Cliff Lyons have?

Cliff Lyons has accumulated over 158 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1925 to 1973.

What is Cliff Lyons's background in cinema and television?

Cliff Lyons was an American actor, stuntman and second-unit director, primarily of Westerns, particularly the films of John Ford and John Wayne. Lyons, the son of Garrett Thomas Lyons and Wilhamena Johnson Lyons, was raised on a South Dakota farm, though his family lived for a time in Memphis, TN, where he attended bus...