John 'Dusty' King
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 11, 1909 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Died
- November 11, 1987
- Active Years
- 1935–1949 (15 Years)
- Total Credits
- 47 credits in database
Biography
John Dusty King, born Miller McLeod Everson on July 11, 1909, in Cincinnati, Ohio, was an American singer and film actor. His parents were Ernest and Ruth Brumfield Everson. He attended the University of Cincinnati and subsequently held various jobs before working as a band singer and light leading man, eventually graduating to leads in B-Westerns. He is particularly renowned for the Range Busters series. His known acting credits include Haunted Ranch, Half a Sinner, Charlie Chan in Honolulu, Law of the Jungle, Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation, The Road Back, Arizona Stage Coach, and Ace Drummond. Also known as John King Mill, he passed away on November 11, 1987, at the age of seventy-eight.
Career overview
John Dusty King, born Miller McLeod Everson, was an American singer and film actor. He was born on July 11, 1909, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to parents Ernest and Ruth Brumfield Everson. After attending the University of Cincinnati and working various jobs, he began his career as a band singer and light leading man before eventually graduating to leading roles in B-Western films. He became particularly renowned for his work in Westerns, most notably the Range Busters series.
Throughout his acting career, King accumulated numerous credits in film and television. Some of his notable acting work includes appearances in Haunted Ranch, Half a Sinner, Charlie Chan in Honolulu, Law of the Jungle, Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation, The Road Back, Arizona Stage Coach, The Range Busters, and Ace Drummond. Also known by the name John King Mill, his career spanned a total of forty-seven known acting credits.
Later in life, researcher John Brooker visited King in 1967 and 1970, subsequently providing a photograph of King's daughter, Anne. King passed away on November 11, 1987, at the age of seventy-eight.
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Full Filmography
47 titles- Squadron of Doom (1949) as Ace Drummond
- Renegade Girl (1946) as Corporal Brown
- Haunted Ranch (1943) as Dusty King posing as Hank Travers
- Two Fisted Justice (1943) as 'Dusty' King
- Law of the Jungle (1942) as Larry Mason
- Texas Trouble Shooters (1942) as Dusty King
- Thunder River Feud (1942) as Dusty King
- Trail Riders (1942) as Dusty King
- Boot Hill Bandits (1942) as 'Dusty' King
- Arizona Stage Coach (1942) as Dusty King
- Rock River Renegades (1942) as Dusty King
- Texas to Bataan (1942) as Dusty King
- The Trail of the Silver Spurs (1941) as Dusty King
- The Kid's Last Ride (1941) as Dusty King
- Tumbledown Ranch In Arizona (1941) as John King (prologue) & 'Dusty' King (flashback)
- Fugitive Valley (1941) as Dusty King
- Tonto Basin Outlaws (1941) as 'Dusty' King
- Wrangler's Roost (1941) as Dusty King
- Saddle Mountain Roundup (1941) as Dusty King
- Underground Rustlers (1941) as Dusty King
- West of Pinto Basin (1940) as Dusty King
- Blame It on Love (1940) as Jeff Wadsworth
- The Range Busters (1940) as 'Dusty' King
- Trailing Double Trouble (1940) as John 'Dusty' King
- Half a Sinner (1940) as Larry Cameron
- Midnight Limited (1940) as Val Lennon
- Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation (1939) as Howard Stevens
- The Three Musketeers (1939) as Aramis
- The Hardys Ride High (1939) as Phil Westcott
- Inside Story (1939) as Paul Randall
- The Gentleman from Arizona (1939) as Pokey Sanders (as John King)
- Charlie Chan in Honolulu (1938) as Randolph
- The Crime of Doctor Hallet (1938) as Dr. Phillip Saunders
- Breaking the Ice (1938) as Henry Johnson
- State Police (1938) as Sgt. Dan Prescott
- Sharpshooters (1938) as Prince Alexis (as John King)
- The Road Back (1937) as Ernst
- Merry Go Round of 1938 (1937) as Tony Townsend (as John King)
- Ace Drummond (1936) as Ace Drummond
- Three Smart Girls (1936) as Bill Evans
- The Adventures of Frank Merriwell (1936) as Bruce Browning (as John King)
- Postal Inspector (1936) as Ralph (uncredited)
- Crash Donovan (1936) as Johnny Allen
- Dangerous Waters (1936) as Singing Sailor
- Sutter's Gold (1936) as Alvarado Jr.
- 3 Kids and a Queen (1935) as Reporter
- Stolen Harmony (1935) as Fagin in Skit (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John 'Dusty' King best known for?
John 'Dusty' King is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Haunted Ranch (1943), Two Fisted Justice (1943), Texas Trouble Shooters (1942), Thunder River Feud (1942).
When and where was John 'Dusty' King born?
John 'Dusty' King was born on July 11, 1909 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. They passed away on November 11, 1987.
How many credits does John 'Dusty' King have?
John 'Dusty' King has accumulated over 47 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1935 to 1949.
What is John 'Dusty' King's background in cinema and television?
John Dusty King, born Miller McLeod Everson on July 11, 1909, in Cincinnati, Ohio, was an American singer and film actor. His parents were Ernest and Ruth Brumfield Everson. He attended the University of Cincinnati and subsequently held various jobs before working as a band singer and light leading man, eventually grad...
John 'Dusty' King by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Tumbledown Ranch In Arizona (1941) as John King (prologue) & 'Dusty' King (flashback) — aged about 31
- Tonto Basin Outlaws (1941) as 'Dusty' King — aged about 31
- Haunted Ranch (1943) as Dusty King posing as Hank Travers — aged about 33
- Trail Riders (1942) as Dusty King — aged about 32
- Texas Trouble Shooters (1942) as Dusty King — aged about 32
- Trailing Double Trouble (1940) as John 'Dusty' King — aged about 30
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