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Willis Bouchey(1907-1977)

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Willis Bouchey
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Sergeant Rutledge (1960)
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Willis Bouchey appeared in almost 150 movies and television shows over a 30-year period from 1951 to 1979. He was one of those wonderful character actors who would be a crooked judge in one film and a humorous cavalry officer in another. He appeared in many of John Ford's movies as well as James Stewart's films. His longevity resulted, in part, due to his professionalism and acting ability. He always provided a fine performance no matter how small or insignificant the role.
BornMay 24, 1907
DiedSeptember 27, 1977(70)
BornMay 24, 1907
DiedSeptember 27, 1977(70)
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Known for

James Stewart, John Wayne, Lee Marvin, Andy Devine, Vera Miles, and Edmond O'Brien in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
8.1
  • Jason Tully - Conductor
  • 1962
Glenn Ford and Gloria Grahame in The Big Heat (1953)
The Big Heat
7.9
  • Lt. Ted Wilks
  • 1953
Richard Widmark and Jean Peters in Pickup on South Street (1953)
Pickup on South Street
7.6
  • Zara(as Willis B. Bouchey)
  • 1953
Frankie Avalon, Ray Milland, Richard Bakalyan, Neil Burstyn, Joan Freeman, Jean Hagen, Rex Holman, and Mary Mitchel in Panic in Year Zero! (1962)
Panic in Year Zero!
6.6
  • Dr. Powell Strong
  • 1962

Credits

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Actor



  • The Jimmy Stewart Show (1971)
    The Jimmy Stewart Show
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Phineas Cobb
    • 1972
  • Gregory Peck, John Davis Chandler, Robert F. Lyons, and Pepe Serna in Shoot Out (1971)
    Shoot Out
    6.2
    • Stationmaster (uncredited)
    • 1971
  • Joan Blondell, Jack Elam, James Garner, Bill Finnegan, Burt Kennedy, Harry Morgan, Suzanne Pleshette, and Marie Windsor in Support Your Local Gunfighter (1971)
    Support Your Local Gunfighter
    6.8
    • McLaglen
    • 1971
  • Dirty Dingus Magee (1970)
    Dirty Dingus Magee
    5.2
    • Ira Teasdale
    • 1970
  • Andy Griffith in Mayberry R.F.D. (1968)
    Mayberry R.F.D.
    5.9
    TV Series
    • Mr. Fremont
    • Mr. Adams
    • Rev. Mr. Bickford
    • 1969–1970
  • Andrew Duggan, Wayne Maunder, and James Stacy in Lancer (1968)
    Lancer
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Picking
    • 1969
  • Raymond Burr and Barbara Sigel in Ironside (1967)
    Ironside
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Judge (uncredited)
    • 1969
  • Young Billy Young (1969)
    Young Billy Young
    5.7
    • Doc Cushman
    • 1969
  • Maureen Arthur, Nancy Bonniwell, Don Knotts, and Maggie Peterson in The Love God? (1969)
    The Love God?
    6.4
    • Judge Jeremiah Claypool
    • 1969
  • Peggy Lipton, Michael Cole, and Clarence Williams III in The Mod Squad (1968)
    The Mod Squad
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Dr. Samuels
    • 1969
  • James Garner in Support Your Local Sheriff! (1969)
    Support Your Local Sheriff!
    7.4
    • Thomas Devery
    • 1969
  • Doris Day in The Doris Day Show (1968)
    The Doris Day Show
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Col. John Brock
    • 1969
  • Fess Parker in Daniel Boone (1964)
    Daniel Boone
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Rowley
    • 1969
  • Gunsmoke (1955)
    Gunsmoke
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Jim Stark
    • Sheriff Hockley
    • 1965–1968
  • This Is the Life (1952)
    This Is the Life
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Art Sanford
    • Pastor Gerhardt
    • 1959–1967

Videos6

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance: Paramount Centennial Collection
Clip 0:33
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance: Paramount Centennial Collection
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance: Paramount Centennial Collection
Clip 0:44
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance: Paramount Centennial Collection
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance: Paramount Centennial Collection
Clip 0:44
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance: Paramount Centennial Collection
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance: Paramount Centennial Collection
Clip 1:17
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance: Paramount Centennial Collection
Suddenly [1954]
Trailer 0:39
Suddenly [1954]
The Last Hurrah
Trailer 3:08
The Last Hurrah
Sergeant Rutledge
Trailer 2:28
Sergeant Rutledge

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Bill Bouchey
  • Height
    • 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
  • Born
    • May 24, 1907
    • Vernon, Michigan, USA
  • Died
    • September 27, 1977
    • Burbank, California, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Thelma Evelyn MaggartDecember 2, 1933 - September 27, 1977 (his death)
  • Other works
    Radio: Appeared (as "Frank Collins") on the series "The Guiding Light".
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

Did you know

  • Trivia
    In The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962), he delivers the memorable last line: "Nothing's too good for the man who shot Liberty Valance.".

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