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Morris Ankrum

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Morris Ankrum(AKA Stephen Morris Nussbaum) (1896-1964) was a character actor who was familiar to television viewers for his appearances on nearly every major Western series on television in the 1950s and early 1960s. He was very familiar strapping a Peacemaker during his guest stints on such popular Western series asHave Gun - Will Travel,Wagon Train,Bat Masterson,Maverick,Gunsmoke,Rawhide,The RiflemanandBonanza. He was also known to sci fi/horror fans for appearing in such 1950s classics like Ray Harryhausen'sEarth vs. the Flying Saucers, Kronos,Beginning of the End(which was parodied on Mystery Science Theatre 3000), andThe Giant Claw. Morris Ankrum can be seen using the following weapons in the following films:

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Appearances (4)

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The Alamo (2004)

Character Firearm Notes
Sam Houston Flintlock Pistol .

Invaders from Mars (1986)

Character Firearm Notes
Colonel Fielding M1928A1 Thompson -

Vera Cruz (1954)

Character Firearm Notes
General Ramirez Colt 1860 (Richards Conversion) Compact model

The Thin Man Goes Home (1944)

Character Firearm Notes
Willoughby Peavy Bruni 8mm M1911 Blank Pistol -