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Nelson McDowell

Acting Born Aug 14, 1870 Died Nov 3, 1947 Greenville, Missouri, USA 126 credits
126
Total Credits
1920–1945
26 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Nelson McDowell works in acting. Born August 14, 1870 in Greenville, Missouri, USA. Died November 3, 1947. Archytele tracks 126 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Lone Texas Ranger

as Undertaker Henry Grimm

Rainha da Sucata

as Farmer
Film

The Lost World

as Lawyer

Frequent co-stars

David Carlyle 2 shared titles
Callum Scott Howells 2 shared titles
Michelle Olvera 1 shared title
Andrés de la Mora 1 shared title
Megumi Hasebe 1 shared title
Brandon Figueredo 1 shared title
María José Vargas 1 shared title
Clara Tiezzi 1 shared title
Julián Cerati 1 shared title
Karlis Romero 1 shared title

Career timeline

Lone Texas Ranger
Stars on Parade
Jane Eyre
Sign of the WolfKeep 'Em Flying
The Return of Frank JamesDark CommandThe House of the Seven GablesPioneer DaysChad Hanna
The Lone Ranger Rides AgainOklahoma TerrorWestbound Stage
Gold Is Where You Find ItSanta Fe Stampede
The Toast of New YorkHeart of the RockiesBoots and SaddlesSanta Fe Rides
The White AngelDesert PhantomFeud of the WestSilly BilliesAy Tank Ay Go
Wilderness MailAvenging AngelThe Dawn RiderMusic Is MagicNorthern Frontier
Rawhide MailTerror of the PlainsFighting HeroLighting BillWhirlpool
Midnight MaryThe Rustler's RoundupAsleep in the FeetBack Page
The Last of the MohicansMason of the MountedLaw and OrderGuns for HireCome On, Tarzan
Law of the Rio GrandeThe Texas Ranger
Billy the KidThe Gas StationThe Vagabond KingThe Devil's CabaretThe Big Kick
Queen of the NorthwoodsWelcome DangerBorn to the SaddleWild Blood
The Little Shepherd of Kingdom ComeKit CarsonLilac TimeThe Vanishing RiderClearing the Trail
Uncle Tom's CabinHands OffBorder BlackbirdsCode of the RangeThe Great Mail Robbery
Hoodoo RanchFighting with Buffalo BillThe Frontier TrailWhispering SmithThe Blind Trail
The Lost WorldThe House of FlickersKit Carson Over the Great DivideIdaho!The Power God
Galloping GallagherThe Ridin' Kid from Powder RiverCircus LureThe Heart BanditAlong Came Ruth
The Girl of the Golden WestBlood TestPioneer Trails
Another Man's ShoesThe Girl Who Ran WildOliver Twist
Home StuffThe Silent Call
The Last of the MohicansGoing SomeEverything But the TruthDown HomeShod with Fire
The Feud
The Scarlet Car

Full Filmography

126 titles
  • Lone Texas Ranger (1945) as Undertaker Henry Grimm
  • Stars on Parade (1944) as Old Actor (uncredited)
  • Jane Eyre (1943) as Lowood School Trustee
  • Sign of the Wolf (1941) as Fur Trapper
  • Keep 'Em Flying (1941) as Tall Man at Carnival (uncredited)
  • The Return of Frank James (1940) as Confederate Veteran Juror (uncredited)
  • Dark Command (1940) as Farmer
  • The House of the Seven Gables (1940) as Coroner in Courtroom
  • Advertisement
  • Pioneer Days (1940) as Judge Tobias Tarryton
  • Chad Hanna (1940) as Townsman
  • Roll Wagons Roll (1940) as Rawhide (Lucky in credits)
  • Riders from Nowhere (1940) as Undertaker
  • The Lone Ranger Rides Again (1939) as Johnny
  • Oklahoma Terror (1939) as Townsman
  • Westbound Stage (1939) as Rawhide
  • Gold Is Where You Find It (1938) as Farmer in Courtroom (uncredited)
  • Santa Fe Stampede (1938) as John Franklin
  • The Toast of New York (1937) as Tall Panhandler (uncredited)
  • Heart of the Rockies (1937) as Dawson Clan Member
  • Boots and Saddles (1937) as Constable (uncredited)
  • Santa Fe Rides (1937) as Andy
  • The White Angel (1936) as Hospital Superintendent (uncredited)
  • Desert Phantom (1936) as Doc Simpson
  • Feud of the West (1936) as Wild Horse Henderson
  • Silly Billies (1936) as Horse Trader
  • Ay Tank Ay Go (1936) as Sleeping Carson Man
  • Ridin' On (1936) as Pete - Blacksmith (uncredited)
  • Rio Grande Ranger (1936) as Texas Ranger (uncredited)
  • Wilderness Mail (1935) as Mac
  • Avenging Angel (1935) as Bates, the undertaker
  • The Dawn Rider (1935) as Bates, the undertaker
  • Music Is Magic (1935) as Bluenose in Music is Magic Number (uncredited)
  • Northern Frontier (1935) as Tope
  • Horses' Collars (1935) as Bartender (uncredited)
  • The Rainmakers (1935) as Townsman
  • The Marriage Bargain (1935) as Vic Sparks
  • Born to Battle (1935) as Lem Blinky Holt
  • Western Frontier (1935) as Zeke
  • Texas Jack (1935) as Barney
  • Gun Smoke (1935) as Long Distance Jones
  • Rawhide Mail (1934) as Judge
  • Terror of the Plains (1934) as Parson Jones
  • Fighting Hero (1934) as Baliff
  • Lighting Bill (1934) as Sidekick Barney
  • Whirlpool (1934) as Townsman at Carnival (uncredited)
  • Fighting Thru (1934) as Parson - Henchman
  • Ferocious Pal (1934) as Charlie--Sheep Rancher
  • Border Guns (1934) as M. Balm, Undertaker
  • The Fighting Trooper (1934) as Nels - Woodsman
  • Wheels of Destiny (1934) as Trapper
  • What Price Jazz (1934) as Mr. Blue Laws
  • Midnight Mary (1933) as Salvation Army Leader (uncredited)
  • The Rustler's Roundup (1933) as Sheriff Brass
  • Asleep in the Feet (1933) as Police Officer
  • Back Page (1933)
  • The Last of the Mohicans (1932) as David Gamut
  • Mason of the Mounted (1932) as Trapper
  • Law and Order (1932) as Parker brother (uncredited)
  • Guns for Hire (1932) as Inquest Official
  • Come On, Tarzan (1932) as Cowhand Slim
  • The Airmail Mystery (1932) as Silent Simms
  • The Scarlet Brand (1932) as Slim Grant
  • Wild Babies! (1932) as Stage Manager (uncredited)
  • Law of the Rio Grande (1931) as Wolf Hardy
  • The Texas Ranger (1931) as High-Pockets
  • Billy the Kid (1930) as Hatfield
  • The Gas Station (1930) as Mororist
  • The Vagabond King (1930) as Messenger
  • The Devil's Cabaret (1930) as The Preacher (uncredited)
  • The Big Kick (1930) as Motorist with Noisy Jalopy (uncredited)
  • The Real McCoy (1930) as Square Dance Caller (uncredited)
  • Queen of the Northwoods (1929) as Flapjack
  • Welcome Danger (1929) as 1st Train Passenger (uncredited)
  • Born to the Saddle (1929) as Pop Healy
  • Wild Blood (1929) as John Ellis
  • The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come (1928) as Old Joel Turner
  • Kit Carson (1928) as Jim Bridger
  • Lilac Time (1928) as French Drummer (uncredited)
  • The Vanishing Rider (1928) as Pop Smith
  • Clearing the Trail (1928) as Bartender
  • Heart Trouble (1928) as Conductor
  • Uncle Tom's Cabin (1927) as Phineas Fletcher (uncredited)
  • Hands Off (1927) as Professor Hawley
  • Border Blackbirds (1927) as Mournful Luke
  • Code of the Range (1927)
  • The Great Mail Robbery (1927) as Sheriff
  • The Bugle Call (1927) as Luke
  • The Claw (1927) as Scout Mac Bourney
  • Hoodoo Ranch (1926)
  • Fighting with Buffalo Bill (1926) as Lem Brady
  • The Frontier Trail (1926) as Pawnee Jake
  • Whispering Smith (1926) as Seagrue
  • The Blind Trail (1926) as Hank O'Hara
  • The Iron Rider (1926) as Dunk
  • Crossed Signals (1926) as Mike Bradley
  • The Trouble Chaser (1926)
  • The Ramblin' Galoot (1926) as Parson
  • The Phantom Bullet (1926) as Zack Peters
  • The Lost World (1925) as Lawyer
  • The House of Flickers (1925)
  • Kit Carson Over the Great Divide (1925) as 'Windy Bill' Sharp
  • Idaho! (1925) as Angus McPherson
  • The Power God (1925) as Dr. Clack
  • On the Go (1925) as Philip Graves
  • Galloping Gallagher (1924) as Leon I. Berry
  • The Ridin' Kid from Powder River (1924) as Luke Meggary
  • Circus Lure (1924)
  • The Heart Bandit (1924) as Jenks
  • Along Came Ruth (1924) as Nathan Hodge
  • The Girl of the Golden West (1923) as Sonora Slim
  • Blood Test (1923)
  • Pioneer Trails (1923) as Parson
  • Another Man's Shoes (1922) as Milford
  • The Girl Who Ran Wild (1922) as Deacon McSnagley
  • Oliver Twist (1922) as Sowerberry (uncredited)
  • Home Stuff (1921) as Pa Deep
  • The Silent Call (1921) as Dad Kinney
  • The Last of the Mohicans (1920) as David Gamut - a Preacher
  • Going Some (1920) as Still Bill Stover
  • Everything But the Truth (1920) as Doctor
  • Down Home (1920) as Lige Conklin
  • Shod with Fire (1920) as The Parson
  • Cupid the Cowpuncher (1920) as Sheriff Bergin
  • Masked (1920)
  • The Feud (1919) as McFadden
  • The Scarlet Car (1917) as Townsman (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Nelson McDowell best known for?

Nelson McDowell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lone Texas Ranger (1945), Rainha da Sucata (1990), The Lost World (1925).

When and where was Nelson McDowell born?

Nelson McDowell was born on August 14, 1870 in Greenville, Missouri, USA. They passed away on November 3, 1947.

How many credits does Nelson McDowell have?

Nelson McDowell has accumulated over 126 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 1945.

Nelson McDowell by the numbers

126credits
126films
0TV series
1917–1945active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (126) Born on August 14 In memoriam 1947

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