Max Terhune
Biography
Subject: Max Terhune (Acting).
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Name: Max Terhune.
Birth: February 12, 1891, in Franklin, Indiana, USA.
Death: June 5, 1973, in Cottonwood, Arizona.
Profession: American film actor.
Filmography: Appeared in nearly 70 films, mostly B-westerns, between 1936 and 1956.
Specific Credits:
21 episodes of The Three Mesquiteers (Republic series) co-starring Robert Livingston and Ray "Crash" Corrigan.
24 entries of The Range Busters (Monogram Pictures) with Ray Corrigan and John King.
Supporting roles with Gene Autry (at Republic).
Johnny Mack Brown westerns at Monogram.
Character details: Played the comic sidekick, usually named Lullaby Joslin or Alibi. Traveled with a dummy named Elmer.
Other info: Worked as a tool maker; played semi-pro baseball (Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Newark); played Class-D baseball for Vincennes Alices in 1913. Appeared with Gene Autry on a national radio show in 1932.
Max Terhune was an American film actor born on February 12, 1891, in Franklin, Indiana, and died on June 5, 1973, in Cottonwood, Arizona. Between 1936 and 1956, he appeared in nearly 70 films, primarily B-westerns. His work included 21 episodes of the Republic series The Three Mesquiteers, co-starring Robert Livingston and Ray "Crash" Corrigan, and 24 entries of The Range
Career overview
Subject: Max Terhune (Acting career).
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Name: Max Terhune.
Birth: February 12, 1891, in Franklin, Indiana.
Death: June 5, 1973, in Cottonwood, Arizona.
Profession: American film actor.
Film Count: Nearly 70 films (69 credits listed in TMDB).
Genre: Mostly B-westerns.
Period: Between 1936 and 1956.
Specific TV/Film Credits:
The Three Mesquiteers (Republic series): 21 episodes, co-starring Robert Livingston and Ray "Crash" Corrigan.
The Range Busters (Monogram Pictures): 24 entries with Ray Corrigan and John King.
Supporting roles with Gene Autry (at Republic).
Johnny Mack Brown westerns at Monogram.
Three Texas Steers.
Character/Style: Comic sidekick, usually named Lullaby Joslin or Alibi. Traveled with a dummy named Elmer.
Other: Appeared with Gene Autry on a national radio show in 1932.
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Max Terhune was an American film actor who appeared in nearly 70 films, primarily B-westerns, between 1936 and 1956. Born on February 12, 1891, in Franklin, Indiana, Terhune's acting career included a variety of roles within the western genre. He is noted for playing the comic sidekick, often performing under the names Lullaby Joslin or Alibi. During these performances, he traveled the range with his dummy, Elmer.
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Terhune's work included 21 episodes of the Republic series The Three Mesquiteers, which co-starred Robert Livingston and Ray "Crash" Corrigan. At Monogram Pictures, he appeared in 24 entries of The Range Busters alongside Ray Corrigan and John King. His filmography also features several supporting roles with Gene Autry at Republic and appearances in Johnny Mack Brown westerns at Monogram. Additionally, he is credited in Three Texas Steers. Prior to his film work, Terhune appeared with Gene Autry on a national radio show in 1932.
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Max Terhune was an American film actor who appeared in nearly 70 films, most of which were B-westerns, between 1936 and 1956. Born on February 12, 1891, in Franklin, Indiana, and passing away on June 5, 1973, in Cottonwood, Arizona, Terhune established himself within the western genre. He frequently played the role of the comic sidekick, typically using the names Lullaby Joslin or Alibi. A notable aspect of his performances was that he traveled the range with his dummy, Elmer.
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Full Filmography
69 titles- I Love Lucy (1951) as Ventriloquist
- Rawhide (1951) as Miner (uncredited)
- West of El Dorado (1949) as Alibi
- Law of the West (1949) as Alibi Jenkins
- Range Justice (1949) as Alibi
- Trails End (1949) as Alibi
- Square Dance Jubilee (1949) as Sheriff
- Western Renegades (1949) as Sheriff Alibi
- The Sheriff of Medicine Bow (1948) as Alibi
- Hidden Danger (1948) as Alibi
- Gunning for Justice (1948) as Alibi Parsons
- Along the Oregon Trail (1947) as Max Terhune
- Swing, Cowboy, Swing (1946) as 'Alibi' Terhune
- Harmony Trail (1944) as Marshal Max
- Cowboy Canteen (1944) as Professor Merlin
- Sheriff of Sundown (1944) as Third Grade Simms
- Land of Hunted Men (1943) as 'Alibi' Terhune
- Haunted Ranch (1943) as 'Alibi' Terhune
- Bullets and Saddles (1943) as Alibi Terhune
- Cowboy Commandos (1943) as Alibi Terhune
- Black Market Rustlers (1943) as 'Alibi' Terhune (as Max 'Alibi' Terhune)
- Two Fisted Justice (1943) as 'Alibi' Terhune (as Max 'Alibi' Terhune)
- Texas Trouble Shooters (1942) as 'Alibi' Terhune
- Thunder River Feud (1942) as Alibi Terhune
- Trail Riders (1942) as Max 'Alibi' Terhune
- Boot Hill Bandits (1942) as 'Alibi' Terhune
- Arizona Stage Coach (1942) as Alibi Terhune
- Rock River Renegades (1942) as Alibi Terhune
- Texas to Bataan (1942) as Alibi Terhune
- The Trail of the Silver Spurs (1941) as Alibi Terhune
- The Kid's Last Ride (1941) as Alibi Terhune
- Tumbledown Ranch In Arizona (1941) as 'Alibi' Terhune (as Max 'Alibi' Terhune)
- Fugitive Valley (1941) as Alibi Terhune posing as The Professor (as Max 'Alibi' Terhune)
- Tonto Basin Outlaws (1941) as Alibi Terhune (as Max 'Alibi' Terhune)
- Wrangler's Roost (1941) as Alibi Terhune
- Saddle Mountain Roundup (1941) as Alibi Terhune
- Underground Rustlers (1941) as Alibi
- West of Pinto Basin (1940) as Alibi
- The Range Busters (1940) as 'Alibi' Terhune
- Trailing Double Trouble (1940) as Max 'Alibi' Terhune
- The Night Riders (1939) as Lullaby Joslin
- Man of Conquest (1939) as Deaf Smith
- Three Texas Steers (1939) as Lullaby Joslin
- Heroes of the Hills (1938) as Lullaby Joslin
- Riders of the Black Hills (1938) as Lullaby Joslin
- Pals of the Saddle (1938) as Lullaby Joslin
- Overland Stage Raiders (1938) as Lullaby Joslin
- Call The Mesquiteers (1938) as 'Lullaby' Joslin
- Outlaws of Sonora (1938) as Lullaby Joslin
- Santa Fe Stampede (1938) as Lullaby Joslin
- Red River Range (1938) as Lullaby Joslin
- Ladies in Distress (1938) as Dave Evans
- The Purple Vigilantes (1938) as Lullaby Joslin
- Manhattan Merry-Go-Round (1937) as Self
- The Riders of the Whistling Skull (1937) as Lullaby Joslin
- Heart of the Rockies (1937) as Lullaby Joslin
- Hit the Saddle (1937) as Lullaby Joslin
- Boots and Saddles (1937) as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- Wild Horse Rodeo (1937) as Lullaby Joslin
- The Hit Parade (1937) as Rusty Callahan
- Come on, Cowboys (1937) as Lullaby Joslin
- Gunsmoke Ranch (1937) as Lullaby Joslin
- Range Defenders (1937) as Lullaby Joslin
- The Trigger Trio (1937) as Lullaby Joslin
- Mama Runs Wild (1937) as Applegate
- Roarin' Lead (1936) as Lullaby Joslin
- Ghost Town Gold (1936) as Lullaby Joslin
- The Big Show (1936) as Ventriloquist
- Ride, Ranger, Ride (1936) as Rufe Jones
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What movies or TV shows is Max Terhune best known for?
Max Terhune is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including I Love Lucy (1951), Rawhide (1951), Playwrights '56 (1955), The Demon Hunter's Romance (2025).
When and where was Max Terhune born?
Max Terhune was born on February 12, 1891 in Franklin, Indiana, USA. They passed away on June 5, 1973.
How many credits does Max Terhune have?
Max Terhune has accumulated over 69 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1936 to 1951.
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Subject: Max Terhune (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Source Material: Provided TMDB bio and sources [1-6]. Rule: Use only verifiable facts from the provided text. Do not invent or guess. Name: M...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- I Love Lucy (1951) as Ventriloquist — aged about 60
- Rawhide (1951) as Miner (uncredited) — aged about 60
- Manhattan Merry-Go-Round (1937) as Self — aged about 46
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