Forrest Tucker
Biography
Forrest Tucker was an American actor who appeared in nearly a hundred films, moving from Westerns and action parts to comedy and stage musicals. Born in Plainfield, Indiana, he started in vaudeville as a straight man at 15 and later broke into Hollywood after a screen test. His film debut came in The Westerner (1940), where he stood out in a fight scene with Gary Cooper. He signed with Columbia Pictures and later Republic Pictures, taking supporting and leading roles in films such as The Yearling (1946), Sands of Iwo Jima (1949), Pony Express (1953), The Abominable Snowman (1957), and Auntie Mame (1958), the highest-grossing U.S. film of that year. On television he became best known as Sgt. Morgan O'Rourke in F Troop from 1965 to 1967. He also played Professor Harold Hill in the national tour of The Music Man 2,008 times over five years. Later films included Barquero (1970) and Chisum (1970). He died in 1986.
67years old at death
- Born Plainfield
- Died Woodland Hills
- Star sign: AquariusThe sign runs January 20 to February 18
- Also credited as Forrest Meredith Tucker
Movie Career
- Films
- 22
- Career span
- 47 years1940 to 1987
Genres
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First role
At the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, Tucker launched his performing career when he was 14, singing "Throw Money" at night and pushing the big wicker tourist chairs during the day.
First role
Tucker made his screen debut in The Westerner (1940), playing a powerfully built farmer who comes into conflict with the hero, Gary Cooper. In a fight scene with Cooper, Tucker stood out.
First role
At 15 years old, Tucker was a straight man in vaudeville. He worked in that role during his early career.
Forrest Tucker movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
- Auntie Mame1958 Comedy, Drama, Romanceas Beauregard Jackson Pickett Burnside
IMDb rating 7.914K votes
Most often with
Two actors appear in three of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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- Edgar BuchananRage at Dawn (1955) and Coroner Creek (1948)
- Barton MacLaneThree Violent People (1956) and Bugles in the Afternoon (1952)
- Richard JaeckelChisum (1970) and Sands of Iwo Jima (1949)
- Denver PyleFort Massacre (1958) and Rage at Dawn (1955)
- Chill WillsThe Yearling (1946) and The Westerner (1940)
- Bruce CabotChisum (1970) and Gunfighters (1947)
- John AgarChisum (1970) and Sands of Iwo Jima (1949)
- Grant WithersThe Plunderers (1948) and Gunfighters (1947)
- Francis FordThe Plunderers (1948) and Gunfighters (1947)
- Henry BrandonAuntie Mame (1958) and Pony Express (1953)
- Patric KnowlesChisum (1970) and Auntie Mame (1958)
- George BellPony Express (1953) and The Plunderers (1948)
- Rudy BowmanBugles in the Afternoon (1952) and The Plunderers (1948)
- Stuart RandallPony Express (1953) and Bugles in the Afternoon (1952)
- Margaret WycherlyThe Yearling (1946) and Keeper of the Flame (1943)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Honored | ||
Online
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