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Famous Western Characters on Screen

Notable characters of western movies and TV series,

with images and information

(Also see Famous Cowboy Actors, and Legends of the Old West)

 

("Cowboy" is not sex specific, just like highboy, busboy, bellboy, paperboy, etc.)

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Famous Cowboy Characters Sorted by Number of Episodes

 

Cat (Catherine) Ballou; Famous cowboy character in Cat Ballou
  Cat (Catherine) Ballou
Woman hired gunman in the movie Cat Ballou
Portrayed by Jane Fonda.
1965... 1 movie → (more)
Will Kane; Famous cowboy character in High Noon
  Will Kane
Small Kansas town marshal in movie High Noon
Portrayed by Gary Cooper.
1952... 1 movie → (more)
Lone Ranger, The; Famous cowboy character in Lone Ranger; The
  Lone Ranger, The
Native American warrior Tonto recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid, a man of the law, into a legend of justice.Lone Ranger; The
Portrayed by Armie Hammer; the movie also stars Johnny Depp..
2013... 1 movie → (more)
McLintock, George Washington; Famous cowboy character in McLintock!
  McLintock, George Washington (Horse: Beau)
Cattle baron in the movie McLintock!
Portrayed by John Wayne.
1963... 1 movie → (more)
Josey Wales; Famous cowboy character in Outlaw, Josey Wales; The
  Josey Wales (Horse: Midnight)
Avenging farmer in the movie Outlaw, Josey Wales; The
Portrayed by Clint Eastwood.
1976... 1 movie → (more)
Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn; Famous cowboy character in Rooster Cogburn
  Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn (Horse: Bo)
U.S. marshal in the movie Rooster Cogburn
Portrayed by John Wayne.
1975... 1 movie → (more)
Shane; Famous cowboy character in Shane
  Shane
Drifter, gunfighter in the movie Shane
Portrayed by Alan Ladd.
1953... 1 movie → (more)
Captain Augustus "Gus" McCrae; Famous cowboy character in Lonesome Dove
  Captain Augustus "Gus" McCrae
Two famous former Texas Rangers, run a livery in the small dusty Texas border town Lonesome Dove
Portrayed by Robert Duvall; also starring Tommy Lee Jones as Captain Woodrow F. Call.
1989... 4 episodes → (more)
Woody; Famous cowboy character in Toy Story
  Woody (Horse: Bullseye)
Cowboy doll in the animated  movie Toy Story
Portrayed by Tom Hanks(voice).
1995-2019... 4 movies → (more)

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Abby Walker; Famous cowboy character in Walker: Independence
  Abby Walker
An affluent Bostonian whose husband is murdered on their journey West in the TV series Walker: Independence
Portrayed by Katherine McNamara; also starring Matt Barr.
2022... 4 episodes → (more)
Cisco Kid, the; Famous cowboy character in Cisco Kid and the Lady; The
  Cisco Kid, the (Horse: Diablo)
Mexican hero in the movies, 1940-1941, such as Cisco Kid and the Lady; The
Portrayed by Cesar Romero (In the 1950s TV series, Cisco was played by Duncan Renaldo.).
1940-1941... 6 movies → (more)
J. Wendell Summerhayes; Famous cowboy character in Wildside
  J. Wendell Summerhayes
Leader of several former outlaws fighting crime in the TV series Wildside
Portrayed by Sandy McPeak; the series also stars William Smith, J. Eddie Peck, Howard Rollins, Terry Funk, John D'Aquino.
1985... 6 episodes → (more)
Pitcairn; Famous cowboy character in Wrangler
  Pitcairn
A horse handler in the TV series Wrangler
Portrayed by Jason Evers.
1960... 6 episodes → (more)
Cisco Kid, the; Famous cowboy character in Gay Cavalier; The
  Cisco Kid, the (Horse: Diablo)
Mexican hero in the movie, 1946-47, such as Gay Cavalier; The
Portrayed by Gilbert Roland (In the 1950s TV series, Cisco was played by Duncan Renaldo.).
1946-1947... 7 movies → (more)
Buck Jones; Famous cowboy character in Down Texas Way
  Buck Jones (Horse: Silver)
U. S. Marshal in movies such as Down Texas Way
Portrayed by Buck Jones.
1941-1942... 8 movies → (more)
Pecos Bill; Famous cowboy character in Pecos Bill
  Pecos Bill (Horse: Widow Maker)
Fictional cowboy cartoon character featured in a 1948 Disney cartoon Pecos Bill
Portrayed by Edward O'Reilly and probable creator, narrated by Roy Rogers.
1923,1948, 1985, 1995, 1998... various media → (more)
Ben Maverick; Famous cowboy character in Young Maverick
  Ben Maverick
Son of Bret's first cousin Beau Maveric in the TV series Young Maverick
Portrayed by Charles Frank.
1957... 8 episodes → (more)
Jared Stone; Famous cowboy character in Peacemakers
  Jared Stone
Deputy United States Marshal in the TV series Peacemakers
Portrayed by Tom Berenger.
2003... 9 episodes → (more)
Hec Ramsey; Famous cowboy character in Hec Ramsey
  Hec Ramsey
Gunfighter/lawman who used in the then-emerging field of forensics in the TV series Hec Ramsey
Portrayed by Richard Boone.
1972-1974... 10 episodes → (more)

 

 

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Lone Rider, the; Famous cowboy character in Lone Rider in Frontier Fury; The
  Lone Rider, the (His real name was Tom Cameron) (Horse: Sham
Gunfighter in such movies as Lone Rider in Frontier Fury; The
Portrayed by George F. Houston.
1941-1942... 11 movies with various actors → (more)
Lash LaRue; Famous cowboy character in Mark of the Lash
  Lash LaRue (Horse: Black Diamond)
U.S. marshal in such movies as Mark of the Lash
Portrayed by Alfred "Lash" LaRue.
1948-1952... 11 movies → (more)
Cord; Famous cowboy character in Gunslinger
  Cord
Fast gun working undercover for the U. S. Army in the TV series Gunslinger
Portrayed by Tony Young.
1961... 12 episodes → (more)
Buffalo Bob Smith; Famous cowboy character in Howdy Doody Show; The
  Buffalo Bob Smith
Host in the TV children's show Howdy Doody Show; The
Portrayed by Robert Emil Schmidt.
1947-1960... 12 seasons → (more)
Hadley Chisholm; Famous cowboy character in Chisholms, The
  Hadley Chisholm
Patriach in the TV series Chisholms, The
Portrayed by Robert Preston.
1979-1980... 13 TV episodes → (more)
Bill Winter; Famous cowboy character in Cowboys; The
  Bill Winter
Marshall in the TV series Cowboys; The
Portrayed by Jim Davis.
1974... 13 episodes → (more)
Harrison Destry; Famous cowboy character in Destry
  Harrison Destry
Ex-prisoner wandered the West looking for the people that framed him in the TV series Destry
Portrayed by John Gavin.
1964... 13 episodes → (more)
Dirty Sally; Famous cowboy character in Dirty Sally
  Dirty Sally
Cantankerous hard-drinking old woman in the TV series Dirty Sally
Portrayed by Jeanette Nolan.
1974... 13 TV episodes → (more)
David 'Rep' Hepner; Famous cowboy character in Rough Ridin' Red
  David 'Rep' Hepner
A wandering cowboy in several movies such as Rough Ridin' Red
Portrayed by Buzz Barton.
1927-1929... 13 movies → (more)
Tate; Famous cowboy character in Tate
  Tate
One armed gunfighter in the TV series Tate
Portrayed by David McLean.
1960... 13 episodes → (more)

 

 

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Dave Blassingame; Famous cowboy character in Westener; The
  Dave Blassingame
A basically decent, ordinary, illiterate man who was handy with a gun in the TV series Westener; The
Portrayed by Brian Keith.
1960... 13 episodes → (more)
Jeff Cable; Famous cowboy character in Barbary Coast
  Jeff Cable
Government agent in the TV series Barbary Coast
Portrayed by William Shatner.
1975-1976... 14 episodes → (more)
Dave Hart; Famous cowboy character in Harts of the West
  Dave Hart
Dude ranch owner in the TV series Harts of the West
Portrayed by Beau Bridges; also starring Lloyd Bridges and Harley Jane Kozak.
1993-1994... 15 TV episodes → (more)
Jeff Scott; Famous cowboy character in Oregon Trail; The
  Jeff Scott
Officials patrol wagon trains on their way west Oregon Trail; The
Portrayed by Johnny Mack Brown; a movie serial.
1939... 15 chapters → (more)
Hondo Lane; Famous cowboy character in Hondo
  Hondo Lane
A former Confederate cavalry officer who fights bad guys in the TV series Hondo
Portrayed by Ralph Taeger.
1967... 17 episodes → (more)
Fred Kelly; Famous cowboy character in Overland Trail
  Fred Kelly
Businessman in the TV series Overland Trail
Portrayed by William Bendix; also starring Doug McClure.
1960... 17 episodes → (more)
Shane; Famous cowboy character in Shane
  Shane (Horse: Candy)
Drifter, gunfighter in the TV series Shane
Portrayed by David Carradine.
1966... 17 episiodes → (more)
Texas John Slaughter; Famous cowboy character in Texas John Slaughter
  Texas John Slaughter
Biographic chapters of the actual man in the TV series Texas John Slaughter
Portrayed by Tom Tryon.
1958-1961... 17 episodes → (more)
Frank Ragan; Famous cowboy character in Dakotas; The
  Frank Ragan
A U.S. Marshal and his three deputies try to keep order in the Dakota Territory prior to statehood in 1889 Dakotas; The
Portrayed by Larry Ward.
1963... 20 episodes → (more)
Sam McCloud; Famous cowboy character in McCloud
  Sam McCloud
Detective in the TV series McCloud
Portrayed by Dennis Weaver.
1955... 20 episodes → (more)

 

 

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Eli McCullough; Famous cowboy character in Son; The
  Eli McCullough
A powerful, ruthless cattle baron turned oilman in the TV series Son; The
Portrayed by Pierce Brosnan.
2017-2019... 20 episodes → (more)
Sam Best; Famous cowboy character in Best of the West
  Sam Best
Marshal in the Old West in the TV comedy series Best of the West
Portrayed by Joel Higgins.
1981-1982... 22 episodes → (more)
Lazarus; Famous cowboy character in Lazarus Man; The
  Lazarus (Later revealed to be James Cathcart)
Civil War veteran and amnesiac trying to find out who he is in the TV series Lazarus Man; The
Portrayed by Robert Urich.
1996... 22 episodes → (more)
Jim Crown; Famous cowboy character in Cimarron Strip
  Jim Crown
U.S. Marshall in the TV series Cimarron Strip
Portrayed by Stuart Whitman.
1967-1968... 23 episodes → (more)
Red Ryder; Famous cowboy character in Adventures of Red Ryder, The
  Red Ryder (Horse: Thunder)
Gunfighter in movie serial Adventures of Red Ryder, The
Portrayed by Don "Red" Barry; also starring as Red Ryder in movies were Wild Bill Eliott, Jim Bannon and Allan Lane during the 1940s.
1940-1949... 24 movies and a serial → (more)
Nichols, Jim; Famous cowboy character in Nichols
  Nichols, Jim
Sheriff in the TV series Nichols
Portrayed by James Garner.
1971-1972... 24 episodes → (more)
Sandy North; Famous cowboy character in Adventure of Champion; The
  Sandy North
Rancher in the TV series Adventure of Champion; The
Portrayed by Jim Bannon.
1955-1956... 26 TV episodes → (more)
Brave Eagle; Famous cowboy character in Brave Eagle
  Brave Eagle (Horse: King)
A Sioux Indian in the TV series Brave Eagle
Portrayed by Keith Larsen.
1955-1956... 26 episodes → (more)
Matthew Rockford; Famous cowboy character in Cimarron City
  Matthew Rockford
Mayor in the TV series Cimarron City
Portrayed by George Montgomery.
1958-1959... 26 episodes → (more)
Jefferson Drum; Famous cowboy character in Jefferson Drum
  Jefferson Drum
A crusading newspaper editor in the TV series Jefferson Drum
Portrayed by Jeff Richards.
1958... 26 episodes → (more)

 

 

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William Colton; Famous cowboy character in Loner; The
  William Colton (Horse: Rex)
Former Union cavalry captain and drifter in the TV series Loner; The
Portrayed by Lloyd Bridges.
1965-1966... 26 episodes → (more)
Earl Corey; Famous cowboy character in Outcasts; The
  Earl Corey
Ex-Confederate officer in the TV series Outcasts; The
Portrayed by Don Murray; also starring Otis Young.
1968-1969... 26 episodes → (more)
Henrietta Hanks; Famous cowboy character in Pistols 'n' Petticoats
  Henrietta Hanks
The local sheriff is jealous of a gunslinging family who does a better job of keeping the peace in a western town Pistols 'n' Petticoats
Portrayed by Ann Sheridan.
1966-1967... 26 episodes → (more)
Jamie McPheeters; Famous cowboy character in Travels of Jaimie McPheeters; The
  Jamie McPheeters
A twelve-year-old and a group of pioneers travel westward to the California gold fields in 1849 Travels of Jaimie McPheeters; The
Portrayed by Kurt Russell; also starring Charles Bronson as the second wagon master, Linc Murdock.
1963-1964... 26 episodes → (more)
Tom "Whispering" Smith; Famous cowboy character in Whispering Smith
  Tom "Whispering" Smith
A railroad dectective in the TV series Whispering Smith
Portrayed by Audie Murphy.
1961... 26 episodes → (more)
Mike Dunbar; Famous cowboy character in Wichita Town
  Mike Dunbar (Horse: Outlaw)
Marshal in the TV series Wichita Town
Portrayed by Joel McCrea.
1959-1960... 26 episodes → (more)
Brisco County, Jr.; Famous cowboy character in Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.; The
  Brisco County, Jr. (Horse: Comet)
Lawyer and son of the slain U.S. Marshal, in the TV series Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.; The
Portrayed by Bruce Campbell.
1993-1994... 27 episodes → (more)
Temple Houston; Famous cowboy character in Temple Houston
  Temple Houston
Son of the legendary Sam Houston, traveled the circuit courts in the Southwest in the TV series Temple Houston
Portrayed by Jeffrey Hunter.
1963-1964... 27 episodes → (more)
Zebulon Macahan; Famous cowboy character in How the West Was Won
  Zebulon Macahan
Mountain man, trapper, trader and scout in the TV series How the West Was Won
Portrayed by James Arness.
1976-1979... 28 TV episodes → (more)
Red Ryder; Famous cowboy character in Ride, Ryder, Ride
  Red Ryder (Horse: Thunder)
Gunfighter in the movies such as Ride, Ryder, Ride
Portrayed by Jim Bannon in 4 movies. (Others playing the role: Allan Lane, Don "Red" Barry, and Wild Bill Elliott). Also appearing was Don Reynolds as Little Beaver.
1941-1951... 28 movies → (more)

 

 

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Red Ryder; Famous cowboy character in Stagecoach to Denver
  Red Ryder (Horse: Thunder)
Gunfighter in movies such as Stagecoach to Denver
Portrayed by Alan Lane in 7 movies. (Others playing the role: Jim Bannon, Don "Red"Barry, and Wild Bill Elliott).
1941-1950... 28 movies → (more)
Red Ryder; Famous cowboy character in Tuscon Raiders
  Red Ryder (Horse: Thunder)
Gunfighter in the movies such as Tuscon Raiders
Portrayed by Bill Elliott in 16 movies. (Others playing the role: Allan Lane, Jim Bannon, Don "Red"Barry).
1941-1950... 28 movies → (more)
Mitch Guthrie; Famous cowboy character in Wide Country
  Mitch Guthrie
Traveling rodeo competitor with his younger brother in the TV series Wide Country
Portrayed by Earl Holliman.
1962-1963... 28 episodes → (more)
Benjamin Pride; Famous cowboy character in Road West; The
  Benjamin Pride
Patriarch of a pioneer family in Kansas in the TV series Road West; The
Portrayed by Barry Sullivan.
1966-1967... 29 episodes → (more)
Stony Brooke; Famous cowboy character in Three Mesquiteers; The
  Stony Brooke (Horse: Shamrock)
One of the Three Mesquiteers in several movies of which the first was Three Mesquiteers; The
Portrayed by Bob Livingston; also partners Tucson Smith and Lullaby Joslin, each played by several different actors in the series..
1936-1941... 29 movies → (more)
John Dutton; Famous cowboy character in Yellowstone
  John Dutton
A rancher who controls the largest contiguous ranch in the U.S. Yellowstone
Portrayed by Kevin Costner.
2018-2020... 29 episodes → (more)
Sam Buckhart; Famous cowboy character in Law of the Plainsman
  Sam Buckhart
Marshal in the TV series Law of the Plainsman
Portrayed by Michael Ansara.
1959-1960... 30 episodes → (more)
Sundance; Famous cowboy character in Hotel de Paree
  Sundance
Part owner of a hotel in Colorado in the TV series Hotel de Paree
Portrayed by Earl Holliman.
1959-1960... 32 episodes → (more)
Stoney Burke; Famous cowboy character in Stoney Burke
  Stoney Burke
A rodeo rider in the TV series Stoney Burke
Portrayed by Jack Lord.
1962-1963... 32 episodes → (more)
Shenanoah; Famous cowboy character in A Man Called Shenandoah
  Shenanoah (Horse: Little Buck, Stormy Night)
An amnesiac who searches for clues to his identity in the TV series A Man Called Shenandoah
Portrayed by Robert Horton.
1965-1966... 34 TV episodes → (more)

 

 

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Jesse James; Famous cowboy character in Legend of Jesse James; The
  Jesse James (Horse: Stonewall?)
Famous outlaw portrayed as a nice guy in the TV series Legend of Jesse James; The
Portrayed by Christopher Jones.
1965-1966... 34 episodes → (more)
Yancy Derringer; Famous cowboy character in Yancy Derringer
  Yancy Derringer
Gentleman gambler and adventurer in the TV series Yancy Derringer
Portrayed by Jock Mahoney.
1958-1959... 34 episodes → (more)
Brett Clark; Famous cowboy character in Pony Express
  Brett Clark
A roving investigator in the TV series Pony Express
Portrayed by Grant Sullivan.
1959-1960... 35 episodes → (more)
Seth Bullock; Famous cowboy character in Deadwood
  Seth Bullock
Sheriff and co-owner of "Star & Bullock Hardware" in the TV series Deadwood
Portrayed by Timothy Olyphant; also starring Ian McShane as Al Swearengen.
2004-2006... 36 episodes → (more)
Sam Logan; Famous cowboy character in Man from Blackhawk; The
  Sam Logan
An insurance investigator in the TV series Man from Blackhawk; The
Portrayed by Robert Rockwell.
1959-1960... 37 episodes → (more)
Johnny Ringo; Famous cowboy character in Johnny Ringo
  Johnny Ringo (Horse: Bingo)
Lawman in the TV series Johnny Ringo
Portrayed by Don Durant.
1959-1960... 38 episodes → (more)
Luke Perry; Famous cowboy character in Stagecoach West
  Luke Perry
Stagecoach owner in the TV series Stagecoach West
Portrayed by Wayne Rogers.
1960-1961... 38 TV episodes → (more)
Allan "Rocky" Lane; Famous cowboy character in Wild Frontier; The
  Allan "Rocky" Lane (Horse: Blackjack)
Cowboy hero in movies such as Wild Frontier; The
Portrayed by Allan "Rocky" Lane.
1947-1953... 38 movies → (more)
Shank Adams; Famous cowboy character in Boots and Saddles
  Shank Adams , Captain
Captain in the U.S. cavalry in the TV series Boots and Saddles
Portrayed by John Pickard.
1957-1958... 39 TV episodes → (more)
Pat Gallagher; Famous cowboy character in Cowboy G-Men
  Pat Gallagher
Government agent in the TV series Cowboy G-Men
Portrayed by Russell Hayden; also starring Jackie Coogan.
1952-1953... 39 TV episodes → (more)

 

 

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Bill Baxter; Famous cowboy character in Frontier Doctor
  Bill Baxter
Frontier physician in the TV series Frontier Doctor
Portrayed by Rex Allen.
1958-1959... 39 episodes → (more)
Roy Bean, Judge; Famous cowboy character in Judge Roy Bean
  Roy Bean, Judge
Storekeeper turned judge in the TV series Judge Roy Bean
Portrayed by Edgar Buchanan.
1955-1956... 39 TV episodes → (more)
Ranald S. MacKenzie; Famous cowboy character in MacKenzies Raiders
  Ranald S. MacKenzie
Colonel in the TV series MacKenzies Raiders
Portrayed by Richard Carlson.
1958-1959... 39 episodes → (more)
Adam MacLean; Famous cowboy character in Man Without a Gun
  Adam MacLean
Newpaperman in the TV series Man Without a Gun
Portrayed by Rex Reason.
1957-1959... 39 episodes → (more)
Steve Donovan; Famous cowboy character in Steve Donovan, Western Marshal
  Steve Donovan
Marshal in the TV series Steve Donovan, Western Marshal
Portrayed by Douglas Kennedy.
1955-1956... 39 episodes → (more)
Ben January; Famous cowboy character in Two Faces West
  Ben January
Marshal in the TV series Two Faces West
Portrayed by Charles Bateman.
1960-1961... 39 episodes → (more)
Buffalo Bill, Jr.; Famous cowboy character in Buffalo Bill, Jr.
  Buffalo Bill, Jr.
The marshal of Wileyville in the TV series Buffalo Bill, Jr.
Portrayed by Dickie Jones.
1955-1956... 42 episodes → (more)
Clay Culhane; Famous cowboy character in Black Saddle
  Clay Culhane (Horse: Mormon)
Gunfighter turned lawyer in the TV series Black Saddle
Portrayed by Peter Breck.
1959-1960... 44 episodes → (more)
Ben Calhoun; Famous cowboy character in Iron Horse; The
  Ben Calhoun (Horse: Hannibal)
Gambler, railroader in TV series Iron Horse; The
Portrayed by Dale Robertson.
1966-1968... 47 episodes → (more)
Jason McCord; Famous cowboy character in Branded
  Jason McCord (Horse: Domino)
Undercover gunfighter in the TV series Branded
Portrayed by Chuck Connors.
1965-1966... 48 episodes → (more)

 

 

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Joshua Smith; Famous cowboy character in Alias Smith and Jones
  Joshua Smith , alias Hannibal Heyes
Reformed outlaw in the TV series Alias Smith and Jones
Portrayed by Pete Duel, then by Roger Davis after Duel's death.
1971-1973... 50 episodes, 33 with Duel → (more)
Will Sonnet; Famous cowboy character in Guns of Will Sonnett; The
  Will Sonnet
Fatherly gunfighter looking for his son in the TV series Guns of Will Sonnett; The
Portrayed by Walter Brennan; also starring Dack Rambo.
1967-1969... 50 episodes → (more)
Will Foreman; Famous cowboy character in Outlaws
  Will Foreman
Deputy Sheriff, then sheriff in the TV series Outlaws
Portrayed by Don Collier.
1960-1962... 50 episodes → (more)
Johnny Madrid Lancer; Famous cowboy character in Lancer
  Johnny Madrid Lancer
Gunslinger in the TV series Lancer
Portrayed by James Stacy.
1968-1970... 51 episodes → (more)
Matthew Wayne; Famous cowboy character in Californians; The
  Matthew Wayne
Sheriff and then marshal in TV series Californians; The
Portrayed by Richard Coogan.
1957-1959... 54 episodes → (more)
Joe Riley; Famous cowboy character in Laredo
  Joe Riley (Horse: Buttermilk)
Texas ranger in the TV series Laredo
Portrayed by William Smith; also starring Neville Brand.
1965-1967... 56 episodes → (more)
Ethan Allen Cord; Famous cowboy character in Paradise
  Ethan Allen Cord
Former gunslinger turned family man in the TV series Paradise
Portrayed by Lee Horsley.
1988-1991... 56 episodes → (more)
Frank Caine; Famous cowboy character in Outlaws
  Frank Caine
U.S. marshal in the TV series Outlaws
Portrayed by Barton MacLane.
1960-1962... 59 episodes → (more)
Roy Rogers; Famous cowboy character in Red River Valley
  Roy Rogers (Horse: Trigger)
Various plots in moviesincluding his first, Red River Valley
Portrayed by Roy Rogers, alias Leonard Franklin Slye.
1938-1951... 60 movies → (more)
Longmire, Walt; Famous cowboy character in Longmire
  Longmire, Walt
The sheriff of fictional Absaroka County in the TV seriesLongmire
Portrayed by Robert Taylor, also starring Katee Sackhoff.
2012-2017.... 63 episodes → (more)

 

 

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Durango Kid; Famous cowboy character in Durango Kid; The
  Durango Kid (Horse: Raider)
Alter-ego of deputy Bill Lowry in 65 movies such as Durango Kid; The
Portrayed by Charles Starrett.
1940-1952... 65 movies → (more)
Christopher Colt; Famous cowboy character in Colt .45
  Christopher Colt
Government agent in the TV series Colt .45
Portrayed by Wayde Preston.
1957-1960... 67 episodes → (more)
Bronco Layne; Famous cowboy character in Bronco
  Bronco Layne
Former Confederate officer in the TV series Bronco
Portrayed by Ty Hardin.
1958-1962... 68 episodes → (more)
Tom "Sugarfoot" Brewster; Famous cowboy character in Sugarfoot
  Tom "Sugarfoot" Brewster (Horse: Penny)
Want-to-be lawyer and have-to-be cowboy in the TV series Sugarfoot
Portrayed by Will Hutchins.
1957-1961... 69 episodes → (more)
Hoby Gilman; Famous cowboy character in Trackdown
  Hoby Gilman
Texas Ranger in the TV series Trackdown
Portrayed by Robert Culp.
1957-1959... 70 episodes → (more)
Sky King; Famous cowboy character in Sky King
  Sky King (first name Schuyler)
Rancher with a plane in the TV series Sky King
Portrayed by Kirby Grant.
1951-1959... 72 episodes → (more)
Cochise; Famous cowboy character in Broken Arrow
  Cochise
Indian chief in the TV series Broken Arrow
Portrayed by Michael Ansara; also starring John Lupton.
1956-1960... 73 episodes → (more)
Pat Garrett; Famous cowboy character in Tall Man; The
  Pat Garrett
Deputy sheriff in the TV series Tall Man; The
Portrayed by Barry Sullivan.
1960-1962... 75 TV episodes → (more)
Jim Bowie; Famous cowboy character in Adventures of Jim Bowie; The
  Jim Bowie
Frontiersman in the TV series Adventures of Jim Bowie; The
Portrayed by Scott Forbes.
1956-1958... 76 episodes → (more)
Simon Fry; Famous cowboy character in Deputy; The
  Simon Fry
Marshal in the TV series Deputy; The
Portrayed by Henry Fonda; also starring Allen Case.
1959-1961... 76 episodes → (more)

 

 

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Johnny Yuma; Famous cowboy character in Rebel; The
  Johnny Yuma
Confederate Army veteran in the TV series Rebel; The
Portrayed by Nick Adams.
1959-1961... 76 episodes → (more)
Thomas H. Rynning; Famous cowboy character in 26 Men
  Thomas H. Rynning
Captain in the Arizona Rangers in the TV series 26 Men
Portrayed by Tris Coffin.
1957-1959... 78 episodes → (more)
Jack Craddock; Famous cowboy character in Bordertown
  Jack Craddock
U.S. Marshal and former Texas Ranger in the TV series Bordertown
Portrayed by Richard Comar.
1989-1991... 78 episodes → (more)
Frank "Flip" Flippen; Famous cowboy character in Overland Trail
  Frank "Flip" Flippen (Horse: Buckskin)
Sidekick in the TV series Overland Trail
Portrayed by Doug McClure; also starring William Bendix.
1957-1959... 78 episodes → (more)
Vint Bonner; Famous cowboy character in Restless Gun; The
  Vint Bonner (Horse: Scar)
Drifter and skilled gunman in the TV series Restless Gun; The
Portrayed by John Payne.
1957-1959... 78 episodes → (more)
Shotgun Slade; Famous cowboy character in Shotgun Slade
  Shotgun Slade
Private detective in the TV series Shotgun Slade
Portrayed by Scott Brady.
1959-1961... 78 episodes → (more)
The Range Rider; Famous cowboy character in Range Rider; The
  The Range Rider (Real name was unknown) (Horse: Rawhide)
Principled and tough cowboy in the TV series Range Rider; The
Portrayed by Jock Mahoney.
1951-1953... 79 TV episodes → (more)
Texan, the; Famous cowboy character in Texan; The
  Texan, the (Real name was Bill Longley) (Horse: Domino)
Gunslinger in the TV series Texan; The
Portrayed by Rory Calhoun.
1958-1960... 79 episodes → (more)
Annie Oakley; Famous cowboy character in Annie Oakley
  Annie Oakley (Horse: Target)
Rancher in the TV series Annie Oakley
Portrayed by Gail Davis; also starring Jimmy Hawkins.
1954-1956... 83 episodes → (more)
Clay Hollister; Famous cowboy character in Tombstone Territory
  Clay Hollister (Horse: Mormon)
Sheriff in the TV series Tombstone Territory
Portrayed by Pat Conway.
1957-1958... 91 episodes → (more)

 

 

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Jim Redigo; Famous cowboy character in Empire
  Jim Redigo
General manager of the fictitious Garrett ranch in the TV series Empire
Portrayed by Richard Egan; the last 15 episodes were titled Redigo.
1962-1963... 94 episodes → (more)
Josh Randall; Famous cowboy character in Wante: Dead or Alive
  Josh Randall (Horse: Ringo)
Bounty hunter in the TV series Wante: Dead or Alive
Portrayed by Steve McQueen.
1958-1961... 94 episodes → (more)
Big John Cannon; Famous cowboy character in High Chaparra; The
  Big John Cannon
A rancher in the TV series High Chaparra; The
Portrayed by Leif Erickson; also starring Henry Darrow.
1967-1971... 98 episodes → (more)
Roy Rogers; Famous cowboy character in Roy Rogers Show; The
  Roy Rogers (Horse: Trigger)
Singing cowboy in the TV series Roy Rogers Show; The
Portrayed by Roy Rogers, alias Leonard Franklin Slye.
1951-1957... 100 episodes → (more)
Kit Carson; Famous cowboy character in Adventures of Kit Carson; The
  Kit Carson (Horse: Apache)
Drifter in the TV series Adventures of Kit Carson; The
Portrayed by Bill Williams.
1951-1955... 103 episodes → (more)
James West; Famous cowboy character in Wild, Wild West; The
  James West (Horse: Hobby)
Secret agent in the TV series Wild, Wild West; The
Portrayed by Robert Conrad.
1965-1969... 104 episodes → (more)
Bat Masterson; Famous cowboy character in Bat Masterson
  Bat Masterson (Horse: Stardust)
Lawman in the TV series Bat Masterson
Portrayed by Gene Barry.
1959-1961... 108 episodes → (more)
Cheyenne Bodie; Famous cowboy character in Cheyenne
  Cheyenne Bodie (Horse: Brandy)
Drifter in the TV series Cheyenne
Portrayed by Clint Walker.
1955-1963... 108 episodes → (more)
Heath Barkley; Famous cowboy character in Big Valley; The
  Heath Barkley (Horse: Charger)
Illegitimate son of Victoria's late husband and rancher in the TV series Big Valley; The
Portrayed by Lee Majors; also starring Peter Breck and Barbara Stanwyck.
1965-1969... 112 episodes → (more)
Victoria Barkley; Famous cowboy character in Big Valley; The
  Victoria Barkley
Matron of a wealthy and influential ranching family in the TV series Big Valley; The
Portrayed by Barbara Stanwyck; also starring Lee Majors and Peter Breck.
1965-1969... 112 episodes → (more)

 

 

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Wild Bill Hickok; Famous cowboy character in Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
  Wild Bill Hickok (Horse: Buckshot)
Legendary lawman in the TV series Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
Portrayed by Guy Madison.
1951-1958... 113 TV episodes → (more)
Jingles; Famous cowboy character in Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok; The
  Jingles (Horse: Joker)
Sidelick in the TV series Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok; The
Portrayed by Andy Devine.
1951-1958... 113 episodes → (more)
Jim Newton; Famous cowboy character in Fury
  Jim Newton
Operated the Broken Wheel Ranch in the TV series Fury
Portrayed by Peter Graves.
1955-1960... 116 episodes → (more)
Hopalong Cassidy; Famous cowboy character in Hopalong Cassidy Returns
  Hopalong Cassidy (Horse: Topper)
All-around hero in such movies as Hopalong Cassidy Returns
Portrayed by William Boyd.
1935-1952... 66 movies and 52 TV episodes → (more)
Jess Harper; Famous cowboy character in Laramie
  Jess Harper (Horse: Traveler)
Drifter in the TV series Laramie
Portrayed by Robert Fuller; also starring John Smith.
1959-1963... 124 episodes → (more)
Bret Maverick; Famous cowboy character in Maverick
  Bret Maverick
Gambler reluctant to risk his life, in the TV series Maverick
Portrayed by James Garner; also starring Jack Kelly.
1957-1962... 124 episodes → (more)
Michaela Quinn; Famous cowboy character in Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
  Michaela Quinn
Medical doctor in the TV series Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Portrayed by Jane Seymour.
1993-1998... 150 episodes → (more)
Pancho; Famous cowboy character in Cisco Kid; The
  Pancho (Horse: Loco)
Side-kick to the masked Mexican hero in the TV series Cisco Kid; The
Portrayed by Leo Carrillo.
1950-1956... 156 episodes → (more)
Dan Troop; Famous cowboy character in Lawman
  Dan Troop
Marshal in the TV series Lawman
Portrayed by John Russell.
1958-1962... 156 episodes → (more)
Frank Morgan; Famous cowboy character in Sheriff of Cochise
  Frank Morgan
Sheriff, then marshal, in the TV series Sheriff of Cochise
Portrayed by John Bromfield; in the 3rd and 4th seasons, titled United States Marshal.
1956-1960... 78 episodes as sheriff, 78 as marshal → (more)

 

 

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Rip Masters; Famous cowboy character in Adventures of Rin Tin Tin; The
  Rip Masters
U.S. cavalry lieutenant and Rusty's friend in the TV series Adventures of Rin Tin Tin; The
Portrayed by James Brown.
1954-1959... 164 episodes → (more)
Cisco Kid, the; Famous cowboy character in Cisco Kid; The
  Cisco Kid, the (Horse: Diablo)
Mexican hero in the TV series Cisco Kid; The
Portrayed by Duncan Renaldo (In the 1940s movies, Cisco was played by Cesar Romero and Gilbert Roland.).
1950-1956... 165 episodes → (more)
Lucas McCain; Famous cowboy character in Rifleman; The
  Lucas McCain (Horse: Blue Boy, Razor)
Rancher in the TV series Rifleman; The
Portrayed by Chuck Connors.
1958-1963... 168 episodes → (more)
Gene Autry; Famous cowboy character in Gene Autry Show; The
  Gene Autry (Horse: Champion)
Singing cowboy in the TV series Gene Autry Show; The
Portrayed by Gene Autry (Also in such movies as Tumbling Tumbleweeds).
1934-1956... 93 movies and 91 TV ep → (more)
Jim Hardie; Famous cowboy character in Tales of Wells Fargo
  Jim Hardie (Horse: Jubilee)
Agent, rancher in the TV series Tales of Wells Fargo
Portrayed by Dale Robertson.
1957-1962... 200 episodes → (more)
Cordell Walker; Famous cowboy character in Walker, Texas Ranger
  Cordell Walker
Lawman in the TV series Walker, Texas Ranger
Portrayed by Chuck Norris.
1993-2001... 203 episodes → (more)
Rowdy Yates; Famous cowboy character in Rawhide
  Rowdy Yates (Horse: Midnight)
Cowboy in the TV series Rawhide
Portrayed by Clint Eastwood; also starring Eric Fleming.
1959-1966... 217 TV episodes → (more)
Lone Ranger, The; Famous cowboy character in Lone Ranger; The
  Lone Ranger, The (His real name was John Reid) (Horse: Silver)
Masked good guy in the TV series Lone Ranger; The
Portrayed by Clayton Moorefrom 1949-1951, and 1954-1957. (John Hart replaced Moore in the title role 1952-1954.); also starring Jay Silverheels.
1949-1957... 221 episodes → (more)
Paladin; Famous cowboy character in Have Gun - Will Travel
  Paladin (Horse: Rafter)
Hired gunfighter in the TV series Have Gun - Will Travel
Portrayed by Richard Boone.
1957-1963... 225 episodes → (more)
Wyatt Earp; Famous cowboy character in Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp; The
  Wyatt Earp (Horse: Candy)
Frontier marshal in the TV series Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp; The
Portrayed by Hugh O'Brian; also starring Douglas Fowley.
1955-1961... 229 episodes → (more)

 

 

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Virginian, the; Famous cowboy character in Virginian
  Virginian, the (Real name a mystery) (Horses: Joe, East
Gunslinger and tough foreman of the Shiloh Ranch in the TV series Virginian
Portrayed by James Drury.
1962-1971... 249 episodes → (more)
Seth Adams; Famous cowboy character in Wagon Train
  Seth Adams
Wagonmaster in the TV series Wagon Train
Portrayed by Ward Bond.
1957-1965... 284 TV episodes → (more)
Adam Cartwright; Famous cowboy character in Bonanza
  Adam Cartwright (Horse: Beauty)
Son in the TV series Bonanza
Portrayed by Pernell Roberts; also starring Lorne_Greene, Dan Blocker and Michael Landon.
1959-1973... 430 episodes → (more)
Matt Dillon; Famous cowboy character in Gunsmoke
  Matt Dillon (Horse: Buck)
U.S. marshal in the TV series Gunsmoke
Portrayed by James Arness; also starring Ken Curtis and Dennis Weaver.
1955-1975... 633 episodes → (more)
Lucky Luke; Famous cowboy character in Lucky Luke
  Lucky Luke (Horse: Jolly Jumper)
Character in the Belgian comic series and on TV and in movies; in French, Italian and English Lucky Luke
Portrayed by Lucky Luke, original created as a comic book character by Maurice De Bevere.
1946-2001 comic, 1983-84 TV series, 1992 movie... many episodes → (more)

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