Fred Graham
Acting Born Oct 26, 1908 Died Oct 10, 1979 Springer, New Mexico, USA 207 credits
Biography
Fred Graham was an American actor and stuntman born on October 26, 1908, in Springer, New Mexico. He worked in films from the 1930s through the 1970s, appearing in numerous productions including many Westerns. A semi-professional baseball player, Graham performed stunts and acted opposite John Wayne, including several films directed by John Ford. He held small roles in two Alfred Hitchcock films, most notably portraying the police officer who falls to his death during the opening scene of Vertigo while attempting to assist James Stewart. Graham had 173 known credits before his death on October 10, 1979, at the age of 70.
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Career overview
Fred Graham was an American actor and stuntman born on October 26, 1908, in Springer, New Mexico. His career spanned several decades, with performances in films from the 1930s through the 1970s. A semi-professional baseball player, Graham worked primarily in Westerns, where he performed stunts and appeared opposite actors such as John Wayne. His collaborations with Wayne included several films directed by John Ford.
Graham also appeared in two films directed by Alfred Hitchcock. In the film Vertigo, he played the police officer who falls to his death during the opening scene while attempting to help James Stewart. According to The Movie Database, Graham is credited with 173 known credits. He continued his work in the film industry until his death on October 10, 1979, at the age of 70.
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Pocket Money
The Claw Monsters
Arizona Raiders
How the West Was Won · Stunts
HazelA Fever in the Blood · Stunts
ThrillerSurfside 6The AlamoThe Alamo · StuntsNorth to Alaska
BonanzaRawhideRawhideThe UntouchablesLaw of the Plainsman
The RiflemanLawmanLawmanWanted: Dead or AliveThe Texan
Perry MasonPerry MasonMaverickMaverickMaverick
Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreDick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreThe Adventures of Jim BowieBroken ArrowBroken Arrow
CheyenneCheyenneThe Life and Legend of Wyatt EarpGunsmokeAlfred Hitchcock Presents
Rear WindowThe Wonderful World of DisneyThe Wonderful World of DisneyPublic Defender20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
The War of the WorldsThe War of the Worlds · StuntsLetter to LorettaEscape from Fort BravoEscape from Fort Bravo · Stunts
Rancho NotoriousThe Big SkyThe World in His Arms · Stunt DoubleFort OsageThis Woman Is Dangerous
The Adventures of Kit CarsonThe Adventures of Kit CarsonAngels in the OutfieldSchlitz Playhouse of StarsSchlitz Playhouse of Stars
The Jack Benny ProgramThe Jack Benny ProgramThe Asphalt JungleSands of Iwo JimaNo Way Out
The Lone RangerThe Lone RangerThe Lone RangerShe Wore a Yellow RibbonShe Wore a Yellow Ribbon · Stunts
Fort ApacheFort Apache · StuntsWake of the Red WitchWake of the Red WitchThe Street with No Name
They Won't Believe MeThe Sea of GrassJesse James Rides AgainJesse James Rides Again · StuntsThe Trespasser
The Crimson GhostThe Strange WomanThe Inner CirclePasskey to DangerRoad to Utopia
DakotaDick Tracy · Stunt DoubleThe Cherokee FlashManhunt of Mystery Island · StuntsThe Purple Monster Strikes · Stunts
The Woman in the WindowMurder, My SweetMurder, My Sweet · StuntsTall in the Saddle · Stunt DoubleCaptain America · Stunts
Guadalcanal DiaryA Lady Takes a ChanceNo Time for Love · StuntsThe Lone Star TrailThe Masked Marvel · Stunts
Reap the Wild Wind · StuntsWake IslandSherlock Holmes and the Voice of TerrorMy Favorite SpyThe Fleet's In
They Died with Their Boots On · StuntsShadow of the Thin ManManpowerHighway WestHighway West · Stunts
New MoonEast of the RiverWinners of the WestWinners of the West · StuntsThe Golden Fleecing
The Roaring TwentiesDodge CityDodge City · StuntsJesse James · StuntsConfessions of a Nazi Spy
The Dawn PatrolGive Me a Sailor
Dead End · Stunts
Libeled LadyAfter the Thin ManAnnie Laurie
Full Filmography
207 titles- Pocket Money (1972) as Uncle Herb
- The Claw Monsters (1966) as Nick Burgass (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Arizona Raiders (1965) as Quantrell
- How the West Was Won (1962) Stunts
- Hazel (1961) as Bob
- A Fever in the Blood (1961) Stunts
- Thriller (1960) as Sgt. Hannigan
- Surfside 6 (1960) as Hank
- The Alamo (1960) as Bearded Volunteer (uncredited)
- The Alamo (1960) Stunts
- North to Alaska (1960) as Ole (uncredited)
- Seven Ways from Sundown (1960) as Chief Waggoner
- The Fatal Impulse (1960) as Sgt. Hannigan
- Bonanza (1959) as Baxter (uncredited)
- Rawhide (1959) as The Bartender
- Rawhide (1959) as Shannon
- The Untouchables (1959) as Guard (uncredited)
- Law of the Plainsman (1959) as Joe Graham
- Rio Bravo (1959) as 2nd Burdette Man in Shootout (uncredited)
- Rio Bravo (1959) Stunts
- Not for Hire (1959)
- The Horse Soldiers (1959) as Union Soldier (uncredited)
- The Killer Shrews (1959) Stunt Coordinator
- The Giant Gila Monster (1959) as Sheriff Jeff
- The Rifleman (1958) as Hank - a Drunk (uncredited)
- Lawman (1958) as Bartender (uncredited)
- Lawman (1958) as Hart
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Frank (uncredited)
- The Texan (1958) as Chad Rogers
- The Texan (1958) as Torrey Davis
- The Texan (1958) as Moore
- The Texan (1958) as Barkeep
- Yancy Derringer (1958) as Laney
- Vertigo (1958) as Policeman on Rooftop (uncredited)
- Perry Mason (1957) as Sheriff
- Perry Mason (1957) as Fire Chief
- Maverick (1957) as 1st Miner
- Maverick (1957) as Tanner (uncredited)
- Maverick (1957) as Bartender (uncredited)
- Maverick (1957) as Casino Patron (uncredited)
- Wagon Train (1957) as The Bartender
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Stocker
- Sugarfoot (1957) as Red
- M Squad (1957) as Tiger Phil Kelly (uncredited)
- The Restless Gun (1957) as Sheriff Barclay
- The Restless Gun (1957) as Second Deputy
- 26 Men (1957)
- Casey Jones (1957) as Joe Welch
- The Wings of Eagles (1957) as Officer in Brawl (uncredited)
- The Wings of Eagles (1957) Stunts
- Domino Kid (1957)
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as First Drover
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Osborne
- The Adventures of Jim Bowie (1956)
- Broken Arrow (1956) as Sergeant
- Broken Arrow (1956) as Sgt. Dobbs
- Broken Arrow (1956) as Thug (uncredited)
- 7 Men from Now (1956) as Henchman
- The Conqueror (1956) as Subuya - Mongol Warrior (uncredited)
- The Conqueror (1956) Stunts
- Backlash (1956) as Ned McCloud
- The Last Hunt (1956) as Bartender
- The Steel Jungle (1956) as Second Detective
- Thunder Over Arizona (1956) as Chalky (uncredited)
- Cheyenne (1955) as Ed Grimes (uncredited)
- Cheyenne (1955) as Curly Watts (uncredited)
- The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955) as Mel (uncredited)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Cowboy
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Rinditch
- Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (1955)
- Panther Girl of the Kongo (1955) Stunt Double
- Rear Window (1954) as Detective (uncredited)
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Henchman (uncredited)
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Roy (uncredited)
- Public Defender (1954) as Officer Davis
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) as Casey Moore (uncredited)
- Witness to Murder (1954) as Plainclothes Man (uncredited)
- Trader Tom of the China Seas (1954) as Kurt Daley
- Overland Pacific (1954) as Jenks - Stage Driver
- The War of the Worlds (1953) as Looter (uncredited)
- The War of the Worlds (1953) Stunts
- Letter to Loretta (1953)
- Escape from Fort Bravo (1953) as Jones (uncredited)
- Escape from Fort Bravo (1953) Stunts
- The Golden Blade (1953)
- Trouble Along the Way (1953) as Bill Sackheim
- A Perilous Journey (1953) as Whiskers
- Rancho Notorious (1952) as Ace Maguire (uncredited)
- The Big Sky (1952) as Sam Eggelston (uncredited)
- The World in His Arms (1952) Stunt Double
- Fort Osage (1952) as Logan (uncredited)
- This Woman Is Dangerous (1952) as Highway Patrolman (Uncredited)
- Old Oklahoma Plains (1952) as Henchman Cameron
- Colorado Sundown (1952) as Daniel Hurley
- The Adventures of Kit Carson (1951) as Clay Munger
- The Adventures of Kit Carson (1951) as Jim Stacy
- Angels in the Outfield (1951) as Chunk
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Sheriff
- Flying Leathernecks (1951) as MP Sergeant (uncredited)
- Heart of the Rockies (1951) as Devery
- Overland Telegraph (1951) as Joe - Henchman
- The Jack Benny Program (1950)
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Detective with Bogart (uncredited)
- The Asphalt Jungle (1950) as Truck Driver (uncredited)
- Sands of Iwo Jima (1950) as Officer (uncredited)
- No Way Out (1950) as Wilson (uncredited)
- When Willie Comes Marching Home (1950) as Male Nurse in Hospital Corridor (uncredited)
- Singing Guns (1950) Stunts
- The Fuller Brush Girl (1950) as Rocky Mitchell
- The Woman on Pier 13 (1950) as Grip Wilson
- Buccaneer's Girl (1950) as Barfly (uncredited)
- Mister 880 (1950) as Man Slugged by Steve in Prologue Montage (uncredited)
- Convicted (1950) as Guard in Laundry (uncredited)
- The Great Jewel Robber (1950) as Brad Morrow - Bartender (uncredited)
- Destination Murder (1950) Stunt Double
- The Lone Ranger (1949) as Red
- The Lone Ranger (1949) as Pete
- The Lone Ranger (1949) as Blackie
- She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) as Sgt. Hench
- She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) Stunts
- Border Incident (1949) as Leathercoat with Motorcycle (uncredited)
- Tulsa (1949) as Charlie - Cherokee's Foreman (uncredited)
- Trapped (1949) as Patrol Car Cop Outside Nightclub (uncredited)
- Trapped (1949) Stunts
- Fort Apache (1948) as Cavalryman (uncredited)
- Fort Apache (1948) Stunts
- Wake of the Red Witch (1948) as Sailor in Fight
- Wake of the Red Witch (1948) as Sailor in Fright
- The Street with No Name (1948) as Bank Clerk (Uncredited)
- The Man from Colorado (1948) as Parks (uncredited)
- Son of God’s Country (1948) as Henchman Hagen
- Under California Stars (1948) Stunts
- Congo Bill (1948) as Villabo
- The Bold Frontiersman (1948) as Henchman Smokey
- The Timber Trail (1948) as Henchman Frank
- They Won't Believe Me (1947) as Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)
- The Sea of Grass (1947) as Poker Game Spectator (uncredited)
- Jesse James Rides Again (1947) as Hawks
- Jesse James Rides Again (1947) Stunts
- The Trespasser (1947) as Davis, printer-henchman
- Son of Zorro (1947) as Henchman Quirt [Ch. 4]
- The Invisible Wall (1947) Stunts
- On the Old Spanish Trail (1947) as Henchman Marcos
- The Crimson Ghost (1946) as Snyder [Chs. 1-2] / Zane [Ch. 8]
- The Strange Woman (1946) as Street Rowdy (uncredited)
- The Inner Circle (1946) as Duke's Henchman
- Passkey to Danger (1946) as Bert
- Road to Utopia (1946) as Henchman with Ace at Bar (uncredited)
- Out California Way (1946) as Ace Hanlon
- The Phantom Rider (1946) Stunts
- Traffic in Crime (1946) as Henchman
- Daughter of Don Q (1946) as Rollins - Killer [Ch. 6]
- Daughter of Don Q (1946) Stunts
- Dakota (1945) as Bouncer (uncredited)
- Dick Tracy (1945) Stunt Double
- The Cherokee Flash (1945) as Tom Stanton
- Manhunt of Mystery Island (1945) Stunts
- The Purple Monster Strikes (1945) Stunts
- Bandits of the Badlands (1945) as Duke Lee
- Federal Operator 99 (1945) Stunts
- Jeep-Herders (1945) as Oil Worker Throwing Rag (uncredited)
- The Woman in the Window (1944) as Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
- Murder, My Sweet (1944) as Man (uncredited)
- Murder, My Sweet (1944) Stunts
- Tall in the Saddle (1944) Stunt Double
- Captain America (1944) Stunts
- Marshal of Reno (1944) as Henchman Drake
- Guadalcanal Diary (1943) as Marine Listening to Baseball Game on Radio (uncredited)
- A Lady Takes a Chance (1943) as Saloon Brawler
- No Time for Love (1943) Stunts
- The Lone Star Trail (1943) as Henchman
- The Masked Marvel (1943) Stunts
- The Mysterious Doctor (1943) Stunt Double
- Reap the Wild Wind (1942) Stunts
- Wake Island (1942)
- Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror (1942) as Meade's Henchman (uncredited)
- My Favorite Spy (1942) as Jones - Undercover Marine
- The Fleet's In (1942) as Sailor
- Panama Hattie (1942) as Shore Patrolman (uncredited)
- They Died with Their Boots On (1941) Stunts
- Shadow of the Thin Man (1941) as Waiter with Steak (uncredited)
- Manpower (1941) as Lineman at Cafe Counter (uncredited)
- Highway West (1941) as Bus Driver (uncredited)
- Highway West (1941) Stunts
- New Moon (1940) as Bondsman
- East of the River (1940) as Slugged Policeman (uncredited)
- Winners of the West (1940) as Townsman
- Winners of the West (1940) Stunts
- The Golden Fleecing (1940) as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
- The Roaring Twenties (1939) as Henchman Eddie Pushes Over Railing (uncredited)
- Dodge City (1939) as Al (uncredited)
- Dodge City (1939) Stunts
- Jesse James (1939) Stunts
- Confessions of a Nazi Spy (1939) as American Legionnaire at Bund Meeting (uncredited)
- Each Dawn I Die (1939) as Guard in Cell (uncredited)
- Smashing the Money Ring (1939) as Convict Pushed into Brawl (uncredited)
- The Dawn Patrol (1938) as Running Man on Airfield
- Give Me a Sailor (1938) as Delivery Man (uncredited)
- Dead End (1937) Stunts
- Libeled Lady (1936) as Press Man (uncredited)
- After the Thin Man (1936) as Newspaper Distributor (uncredited)
- Annie Laurie (1936) as Castle Guard
- Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) as Able Bodied Seaman (uncredited)
- Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) Stunt Double
- Murder in the Fleet (1935) as Crewman (Uncredited)
- A Thrill for Thelma (1935) as Policeman (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Fred Graham best known for?
Fred Graham is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Pocket Money (1972), How the West Was Won (1962), Hazel (1961), A Fever in the Blood (1961).
When and where was Fred Graham born?
Fred Graham was born on October 26, 1908 in Springer, New Mexico, USA. They passed away on October 10, 1979.
How many credits does Fred Graham have?
Fred Graham has accumulated over 207 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1935 to 1972.
What is Fred Graham's background in cinema and television?
Fred Graham was an American actor and stuntman born on October 26, 1908, in Springer, New Mexico. He worked in films from the 1930s through the 1970s, appearing in numerous productions including many Westerns. A semi-professional baseball player, Graham performed stunts and acted opposite John Wayne, including several ...
Fred Graham by the numbers
207credits
150films
57TV series
1935–1972active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Rear Window (1954) as Detective (uncredited) — aged about 45
- Vertigo (1958) as Policeman on Rooftop (uncredited) — aged about 49
- The Untouchables (1959) as Guard (uncredited) — aged about 50
- Marshal of Reno (1944) as Henchman Drake — aged about 35
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Henchman (uncredited) — aged about 45
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Roy (uncredited) — aged about 45
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