Will Hutchins
Biography
Will Hutchins is an American actor born on May 5, 1930, in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is known for his easygoing manner, which was compared to that of Oklahoma humorist Will Rogers. Hutchins' acting career includes a lead role in a Warner Bros. Western television series, Sugarfoot, which aired on ABC from 1957 to 1961, and guest appearances in various Warner Bros. Television programs, such as Conflict, Cheyenne, Bronco, Maverick, and 77 Sunset Strip. Hutchins was discovered by a talent scout for Warner Bros., who changed his name from Marshall Lowell Hutchason to Will Hutchins. He has a total of 37 known credits in his acting career.
Career overview
Will Hutchins is an American actor known for his work in television. He was discovered by a talent scout for Warner Bros. and had his name changed from Marshall Lowell Hutchason to Will Hutchins. Hutchins' easygoing manner was compared to Will Rogers, the Oklahoma humorist. He was cast in the lead role of Tom Brewster in a Warner Bros. Western television series that aired on ABC from 1957 to 1961.
The series, Sugarfoot, consisted of sixty-nine episodes. Hutchins' contract with Warner Bros. led to guest appearances in other television programs, including Conflict. He also appeared as a guest star on several other shows, such as Cheyenne, Bronco, Maverick, and 77 Sunset Strip. Hutchins' acting credits include a total of thirty-seven known roles.
Hutchins' acting career spanned multiple television shows and programs. His work with Warner Bros. led to a variety of roles and appearances in different Western and other genre television series. His career demonstrates his versatility as an actor and his ability to adapt to different roles and settings.
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Full Filmography
42 titles- Whips and Jingles (2014) as Self
- The Romantics (2010) as Grandpa McDevon
- Maverick (1994) as Spectator (uncredited)
- Warren Oates: Across the Border (1993) as Self
- Roar (1981) as Committee
- When the West Was Fun: A Western Reunion (1979) as Self
- The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington (1977) as Randall Petersdorf
- The Quest (1976) as Earl
- Slumber Party '57 (1976) as Harold Perkins
- Magnum Force (1973) as Cost Plus Cop
- The Horror at 37,000 Feet (1973) as Steve Holcomb
- Emergency! (1972) as Curtis Murdock
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as Sparky
- Shangani Patrol (1970) as Frederick Russell Burnham
- Love, American Style (1969) as Will
- Blondie (1968) as Dagwood Bumstead
- Clambake (1967) as Tom Wilson / 'Scott Heyward'
- Hey Landlord! (1966) as Woodrow 'Woody' Banner
- Spinout (1966) as Tracy Richards
- The Shooting (1966) as Coley Boyard
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as J.J. Fenton
- Merrill's Marauders (1962) as Chowhound
- Claudelle Inglish (1961) as Dennis Peasley
- Surfside 6 (1960) as Arky Cooper
- The Roaring 20's (1960)
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Self
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Emcee
- Bronco (1958) as Tom 'Sugarfoot' Brewster
- Lafayette Escadrille (1958) as Dave Putnam
- No Time for Sergeants (1958) as Lt. George Bridges
- Perry Mason (1957) as Donald Hobart
- Maverick (1957) as Lawyer
- Maverick (1957) as Tom 'Sugarfoot' Brewster
- Sugarfoot (1957) as Tom Brewster, The Canary Kid
- Bombers B-52 (1957) as Roberts - B-52 Navigator (uncredited)
- Conflict (1956) as Ed Masters
- Conflict (1956) as John Smith /Walter Shaw
- Conflict (1956)
- Cheyenne (1955) as Tom Brewster
- Matinee Theater (1955)
- Matinee Theater (1955) as Robert Dudley
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Billy Poe
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Will Hutchins best known for?
Will Hutchins is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Maverick (1994), Roar (1981), The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington (1977), The Quest (1976).
When and where was Will Hutchins born?
Will Hutchins was born on May 5, 1930 in Los Angeles, California, USA. They passed away on April 21, 2025.
How many credits does Will Hutchins have?
Will Hutchins has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2014.
What is Will Hutchins's background in cinema and television?
Will Hutchins is an American actor born on May 5, 1930, in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is known for his easygoing manner, which was compared to that of Oklahoma humorist Will Rogers. Hutchins' acting career includes a lead role in a Warner Bros. Western television series, Sugarfoot, which aired on ABC from 1957 to...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Quest (1976) as Earl — aged about 46
- Emergency! (1972) as Curtis Murdock — aged about 42
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as J.J. Fenton — aged about 32
- Perry Mason (1957) as Donald Hobart — aged about 27
- No Time for Sergeants (1958) as Lt. George Bridges — aged about 28
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Self — aged about 28
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