Sheb Wooley
Biography
Sheb Wooley was an American actor. He portrayed the principal of Hickory High School and assistant coach in the 1986 film Hoosiers. Wooley also played Ben Miller, brother of Frank Miller, in the film High Noon. Additionally, he appeared as Travis Cobb in The Outlaw Josey Wales and as scout Pete Nolan in the television series Rawhide.
Career overview
Sheb Wooley's acting career spanned multiple film and television roles. He portrayed the principal of Hickory High School and assistant coach in the 1986 film Hoosiers. Wooley also appeared as Ben Miller, brother of Frank Miller, in a film. Additionally, he played Travis Cobb in The Outlaw Josey Wales. Wooley's acting credits also include a role as scout Pete Nolan in the television series Rawhide.
Wooley's acting career involved working in various genres. His portrayal of Cletus Summers in Hoosiers showcased his ability to play a character in a sports drama. His role as Ben Miller in the film demonstrated his capacity to play a character in a western or drama. Wooley's work in The Outlaw Josey Wales and Rawhide further highlighted his versatility as an actor.
Sheb Wooley's acting credits total 56. His work in film and television spanned multiple genres and roles. Wooley's ability to play a range of characters is evident in his various acting credits.
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Full Filmography
60 titles- Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) as Screaming Citizen (archive sound, uncredited)
- Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) as Crewmate's Scream (archive sound) (uncredited)
- Golden Dreams (2001) as Screaming Native American
- A Goofy Movie (1995) as Concert Crewmember's Scream (archive sound) (uncredited)
- Purple People Eater (1988) as Harvey Skitters
- Hoosiers (1986) as Cletus Summers
- Uphill All the Way (1986) as Anson Sudro
- Silverado (1985) as Cavalry Sergeant
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Billy Ray Parker
- The Dollmaker (1984) as Mr. Kendrick
- History of the World: Part I (1981) as Screaming Peasants (archive sound) (uncredited)
- The Big Brawl (1980) as Screaming Thug
- The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) as Travis Cobb
- The Young Rebels (1970)
- The Mod Squad (1968)
- The War Wagon (1967) as Snyder
- Country Boy (1966)
- PT 109 (1963) as Edmund Drewitch's Scream (archive sound) (uncredited)
- Hootenanny Hoot! (1963) as Self
- Sergeant Rutledge (1960) as Screaming Trooper (archive sound) (uncredited)
- Rawhide (1959) as Pete Nolan
- Rawhide (1959) Story
- Terror in a Texas Town (1958) as Baxter
- Maverick (1957) as Sheriff
- Sugarfoot (1957) as Pete Martin
- Trackdown (1957)
- Trooper Hook (1957) as Townsman
- Without Incident (1957)
- Ride a Violent Mile (1957) as Jonathan Long
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Brock
- Giant (1956) as Gabe Target
- The Black Whip (1956) as Bill Lassater
- Cheyenne (1955)
- The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955)
- The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955) as Luke McGuire (uncredited)
- My Friend Flicka (1955)
- Man Without a Star (1955) as Latigo
- Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) as Undetermined Role (uncredited)
- Johnny Guitar (1954) as Posseman (uncredited)
- The Boy from Oklahoma (1954) as Pete Martin
- Arrow In The Dust (1954) as Trooper (uncredited)
- Rose Marie (1954) as Corporal
- The Charge at Feather River (1953) as Pvt. Wilhelm's Scream (archive sound) (uncredited)
- Texas Bad Man (1953) as Mack
- High Noon (1952) as Ben Miller
- Hellgate (1952) as Neill Price
- The Lusty Men (1952) as Gambler with Buster (uncredited)
- Toughest Man in Arizona (1952)
- Cattle Town (1952) as Miller
- The Adventures of Kit Carson (1951)
- Distant Drums (1951) as Pvt. Jessup
- Fort Worth (1951) as Outrider (uncredited)
- Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison (1951)
- Apache Drums (1951) as Townsman (uncredited)
- Little Big Horn (1951) as Quince
- Rocky Mountain (1950) as Kay Rawlins
- The Lone Ranger (1949) as Don Wyman
- The Lone Ranger (1949) as Hatton
- The Lone Ranger (1949) as Tex
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sheb Wooley best known for?
Sheb Wooley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005), LazyTown (2004), A Goofy Movie (1995), Hoosiers (1986).
When and where was Sheb Wooley born?
Sheb Wooley was born on April 10, 1921 in Erick, Oklahoma, USA. They passed away on September 16, 2003.
How many credits does Sheb Wooley have?
Sheb Wooley has accumulated over 60 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2005.
What is Sheb Wooley's background in cinema and television?
Sheb Wooley was an American actor. He portrayed the principal of Hickory High School and assistant coach in the 1986 film Hoosiers. Wooley also played Ben Miller, brother of Frank Miller, in the film High Noon. Additionally, he appeared as Travis Cobb in The Outlaw Josey Wales and as scout Pete Nolan in the television ...