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William R. Thompkins

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William R. Thompkins
William R. Thompkins in Rawhide (1960-1964)
Born(1925-04-21)April 21, 1925
DiedSeptember 18, 1971(1971-09-18) (aged 46)
Occupation(s)Actor and stuntman

William R. Thompkins (April 21, 1925 – September 18, 1971) was an American actor and stuntman known for playing Toothless in the TV series Rawhide between 1960 and 1964,[1] and Baxter Gang Member in A Fistful of Dollars (1964).[2] He was killed on September 18, 1971, in a road accident.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1960-1964 Rawhide Toothless 93 episodes, (final appearance)
1964 A Fistful of Dollars Baxter Gang Member

References

  1. ^ Chance, Norman (7 January 2011). Who was Who on TV. Vol. 3. Xlibris Corporation. p. 95. ISBN 9781456824563.
  2. ^ Neibaur, James L. (12 March 2015). The Clint Eastwood Westerns. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 7. ISBN 9781442245044.