James Griffith

James Griffith was a versatile actor known for playing swarthy villains and had a successful career in film and TV. He also had a passion for music and composed music for films.

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Profession :

Fiction Writer | Movie Actor | Soundtrack

Birthday :

February 13, 1916

Death Date:

September 17, 1993

Age :

77

James Griffith was an American actor who gained recognition for his roles in Western films during the 1950s and 1960s. With over 100 film appearances, he often portrayed cowboys or villains, most notably as Charlie McCorry in “The Searchers” (1956). Other significant works include “The Day the Earth Stood Still” (1951), “River of No Return” (1954), “The Wild One” (1953), and “The Naked and the Dead” (1958). Griffith was also a skilled horseman and performed stunts in several films.

Besides acting, Griffith had a passion for music and was an accomplished guitar player. He recorded an album called “Saddle the Wind” with Capitol Records in 1958, featuring original songs and covers of classic Western tunes. Throughout his career, he continued to pursue his love for music, performing in the Spike Jones band and composing film scores for movies like “Bullwhip” (1958) and “Lorna” (1964), where he also acted and contributed as a screenwriter.

In his later years, Griffith appeared in various TV shows and films such as “Dragnet” (2004), “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” (1981), “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” (1980), “Desperate Women” (1978), and “The Secrets of Isis” (1975). Known for his tall, dark, and gaunt appearance, he often played swarthy villains in both dramas and comedies. Despite his extensive career in the entertainment industry, little is known about his personal life and achievements outside of acting and music.