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Roy Barcroft Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1902-09-07

Birthplace:
Crab Orchard, Nebraska, USA

Credits:
318 Total Roles

Roy Barcroft

Acting

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Biography

Roy Barcroft (born Howard Harold Ravenscroft; September 7, 1902 – November 28, 1969) was an American character actor famous for playing villains in B-Westerns and other genres. From 1937 to 1957, he appeared in more than 300 films for Republic Pictures. Some of his prominent roles were the marshal in Oklahoma! (1955) and Colonel Jim Logan in The Adventures of Spin & Marty (1955 - 1957).

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
1970 Monte Walsh MOVIE Proprietor
1969 The Reivers MOVIE Ed (The Judge)
1969 Gaily, Gaily MOVIE Dr. Gorson
1968 Bandolero! MOVIE Bartender
1967 The Not So Lonely Lighthouse Keeper MOVIE Narrator
1967 Cimarron Strip TV Self
1967 The Way West MOVIE Mr. Masters
1966 Texas Across the River MOVIE Morton
1966 Destination Inner Space MOVIE Skipper
1966 Gunpoint MOVIE Dr. Beardsley

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