Louis King
Biography
Louis King was an American actor and film director who worked on adventure movies and westerns during the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. Born on June 28, 1898, in Christianburg, Virginia, USA, he was also known as L.H. King is credited with 96 known credits and is recognized for his work in directing. He died on September 7, 1962, at the age of 64.
Career overview
Louis King was an American film director and actor who worked during the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. He specialized in the direction of adventure movies and westerns. According to records from The Movie Database, he is known for directing and has ninety-six known credits.
Born on June 28, 1898, in Christianburg, Virginia, King is also known as L.H. He continued his professional work in the film industry until his death on September 7, 1962, at the age of 64.
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Full Filmography
96 titles- The Deputy (1959) Director
- The Swamp Fox (1959) Director
- Alcoa Theatre (1957) Director
- Goodyear Theatre (1957) Director
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) Director
- Massacre (1956) Director
- Gunsmoke (1955) Director
- Dangerous Mission (1954) Director
- Powder River (1953) Director
- Sabre Jet (1953) Director
- The Lion and the Horse (1952) Director
- The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (1951) Director
- Frenchie (1950) Director
- Mrs. Mike (1949) Director
- Sand (1949) Director
- Green Grass of Wyoming (1948) Director
- Thunder in the Valley (1947) Director
- Smoky (1946) Director
- Thunderhead: Son of Flicka (1945) Director
- Ladies of Washington (1944) Director
- Chetniks! (1943) Director
- Young America (1942) Director
- The Way of All Flesh (1940) Director
- Typhoon (1940) Director
- Moon Over Burma (1940) Director
- Seventeen (1940) Director
- Fifth Avenue Girl (1939) as (uncredited)
- Undercover Doctor (1939) Director
- Persons in Hiding (1939) Director
- You Can't Take It with You (1938) as Man (uncredited)
- Bulldog Drummond in Africa (1938) Director
- Tip-Off Girls (1938) Director
- Illegal Traffic (1938) Director
- Prison Farm (1938) Director
- The Lady Objects (1938) as Porter
- Tom Sawyer, Detective (1938) Director
- Hunted Men (1938) Director
- Bulldog Drummond Comes Back (1937) Director
- Bulldog Drummond's Revenge (1937) Director
- Wine, Women and Horses (1937) Director
- Wild Money (1937) Director
- Melody for Two (1937) Director
- Draegerman Courage (1937) Director
- That Man's Here Again (1937) Director
- Road Gang (1936) Director
- The White Angel (1936) as Secretary (uncredited)
- Special Investigator (1936) Director
- Bengal Tiger (1936) Director
- Song of the Saddle (1936) Director
- Angelina, o El honor de un brigadier (1935) Director
- Way Down East (1935) as Minister
- Charlie Chan in Egypt (1935) Director
- It's A Small World (1935) as Minor Role (uncredited)
- Pursued (1934) Director
- Murder in Trinidad (1934) Director
- Bachelor of Arts (1934) Director
- Una viuda romántica (1933) Director
- Life in the Raw (1933) Director
- The Arm of the Law (1932) Director
- Robbers' Roost (1932) Director
- Drifting Souls (1932) Director
- Police Court (1932) Director
- The County Fair (1932) Director
- The Costume Falls (1931)
- The Deceiver (1931) Director
- Border Law (1931) Director
- The Fighting Sheriff (1931) Director
- Desert Vengeance (1931) Director
- Shadow Ranch (1930) Director
- The Lone Rider (1930) Director
- Men Without Law (1930) Director
- Mexicali Rose (1929) as Dad, the Drunk
- The Little Savage (1929) Director
- The Freckled Rascal (1929) Director
- The Vagabond Cub (1929) Director
- Pals of the Prairie (1929) Director
- Terror Mountain (1928) Director
- The Fightin' Redhead (1928) Director
- The Pinto Kid (1928) Director
- Rough Ridin' Red (1928) Director
- The Little Buckaroo (1928) Director
- Orphan of the Sage (1928) Director
- Young Whirlwind (1928) Director
- The Bantam Cowboy (1928) Director
- The Slingshot Kid (1927) Director
- The Boy Rider (1927) Director
- Is Your Daughter Safe? (1927) Director
- Ace of the Law (1924) Director
- The Law Rustlers (1923) Director
- Spawn of the Desert (1923) Director
- Main Street (1923) as Mr. Volstead
- Let's Go (1923) as Luke Hazey
- Sheriff of Sun Dog (1922) Director
- Peaceful Peters (1922) Director
- Ever Since Eve (1921) as Lieutenant Gerald O'Connor
- The Forbidden Room (1919) as Stool Pigeon
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Louis King best known for?
Louis King is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Deputy (1959), The Swamp Fox (1959), Common Wealth (2000), Goodyear Theatre (1957).
When and where was Louis King born?
Louis King was born on June 28, 1898 in Christianburg, Virginia, USA. They passed away on September 7, 1962.
How many credits does Louis King have?
Louis King has accumulated over 96 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1921 to 1959.
What is Louis King's background in cinema and television?
Louis King was an American actor and film director who worked on adventure movies and westerns during the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. Born on June 28, 1898, in Christianburg, Virginia, USA, he was also known as L.H. King is credited with 96 known credits and is recognized for his work in directing. He died on September 7,...