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Don Megowan(1922-1981)

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Don Megowan in The Werewolf (1956)
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The Creation of the Humanoids (1962)
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Don Megowan was born on 24 May 1922 in Inglewood, California, USA. He was an actor, known for The Creation of the Humanoids (1962), The Werewolf (1956) and Blazing Saddles (1974). He was married to Alva Megowan and Betty Eleanor Wright. He died on 26 June 1981 in Panorama City, California, USA.
BornMay 24, 1922
DiedJune 26, 1981(59)
BornMay 24, 1922
DiedJune 26, 1981(59)
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Known for

The Creation of the Humanoids (1962)
The Creation of the Humanoids
5.7
  • Capt. Kenneth Cragis
  • 1962
Don Megowan and Steven Ritch in The Werewolf (1956)
The Werewolf
5.8
  • Sheriff Jack Haines
  • 1956
Mel Brooks and Cleavon Little in Blazing Saddles (1974)
Blazing Saddles
7.7
  • Gum Chewer
  • 1974
Isaac Hayes in Truck Turner (1974)
Truck Turner
6.9
  • Garrity
  • 1974

Credits

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Actor

  • Mrs. R's Daughter (1979)
    Mrs. R's Daughter
    6.1
    TV Movie
    • Police Sergeant Larsen
    • 1979
  • Ricardo Montalban and Hervé Villechaize in Fantasy Island (1977)
    Fantasy Island
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Rancher
    • 1979
  • Jack Warden in Jigsaw John (1976)
    Jigsaw John
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Junkyard Owner
    • 1976
  • The Kansas City Massacre (1975)
    The Kansas City Massacre
    6.0
    TV Movie
    • Boss Slinger
    • 1975
  • Gunsmoke (1955)
    Gunsmoke
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Lolo Grimes
    • Lucas
    • Michael ...
    • 1960–1975
  • The Great Gundown (1977)
    The Great Gundown
    5.2
    • Baldy
    • 1977
  • Isaac Hayes in Truck Turner (1974)
    Truck Turner
    6.9
    • Garrity
    • 1974
  • Melvin Purvis G-MAN (1974)
    Melvin Purvis G-MAN
    6.0
    TV Movie
    • Hamburger Stand Man
    • 1974
  • Buddy Ebsen in Barnaby Jones (1973)
    Barnaby Jones
    7.0
    TV Series
    • John
    • 1974
  • Mel Brooks and Cleavon Little in Blazing Saddles (1974)
    Blazing Saddles
    7.7
    • Gum Chewer
    • 1974
  • Scream of the Wolf (1974)
    Scream of the Wolf
    5.4
    TV Movie
    • Grant
    • 1974
  • David Carradine in Kung Fu (1972)
    Kung Fu
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Quinn
    • 1973
  • Death Valley Days (1952)
    Death Valley Days
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Abel Green
    • Jim Clegg
    • Mitchell - Henchman ...
    • 1954–1970
  • Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz Jr., Lucie Arnaz, and Gale Gordon in Here's Lucy (1968)
    Here's Lucy
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Customs Inspector
    • 1970
  • Don Adams in Get Smart (1965)
    Get Smart
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Murphy
    • 1969

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Creation of the Humanoids
Trailer 1:13
Creation of the Humanoids
Creation of the Humanoids
Trailer 1:13
Creation of the Humanoids
Cheyenne: Star In The Dust
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Cheyenne: Star In The Dust

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Don McGowan
  • Height
    • 6′ 6″ (1.98 m)
  • Born
    • May 24, 1922
    • Inglewood, California, USA
  • Died
    • June 26, 1981
    • Panorama City, California, USA(throat cancer)
  • Spouses
      Alva MegowanMay 11, 1974 - June 26, 1981 (his death)
  • Publicity listings
    • 5 Articles

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Was an avid card player. Clint Eastwood, Clint Walker and Jack Elam were a few of his more famous regular card-playing buddies back in the 1950s.
  • Trademark
    Playing Gentle Giants (mostly in Westerns)

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