Dennis Moore
Acting
Biography
Dennis Moore was an actor who specialized in western films and film serials. He began appearing in short subjects and low-budget feature films in the 1930s under the name "Denny Meadows," and enjoyed greater recognition and employment after he changed his professional name to Dennis Moore. His dark looks and solemn demeanor kept him working steadily as an all-purpose utility player, in both heroic and villainous roles. Moore became a familiar face in westerns but never became a major star. He did play leads or second leads in serials, and holds the distinction of appearing in the very last serials produced by Universal Pictures (in 1946) and Columbia Pictures (in 1956).
Born: January 26, 1908
Place of Birth: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Known For
Know Your Money
This MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short tells the fictitious story of a bill counterfeiting ring and explores the government's attempt to curb counterfeiting.
Oklahoma Raiders
In this western, two cowboys go to buy fresh horses for the cavalry and end up taking on two badguys and a female vigilante.
Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun – Will Travel is an American Western television series that aired on CBS from 1957 through 1963. It was rated number three or number four in the Nielsen ratings every year of its first four seasons. It was one of the few television shows to spawn a successful radio version. The radio series debuted November 23, 1958. The television show is presently shown on the Encore-Western channel. Have Gun – Will Travel was created by Sam Rolfe and Herb Meadow and produced by Frank Pierson, Don Ingalls, Robert Sparks, and Julian Claman. There were 225 episodes of the TV series, 24 written by Gene Roddenberry. Other contributors included Bruce Geller, Harry Julian Fink, Don Brinkley and Irving Wallace. Andrew McLaglen directed 101 episodes and 19 were directed by series star Richard Boone.
The Harder They Fall
Jobless sportswriter Eddie Willis is hired by corrupt fight promoter Nick Benko to promote his current protégé, an unknown Argentinian boxer named Toro Moreno. Although Moreno is a hulking giant, his chances for success are hampered by a powder-puff punch and a glass jaw. Exploiting Willis' reputation for integrity and standing in the boxing community, Benko arranges a series of fixed fights that propel the unsophisticated Moreno to #1 contender for the championship. The reigning champ, the sadistic Buddy Brannen, harbors resentment at the publicity Toro has been receiving and vows to viciously punish him in the ring. Eddie must now decide whether or not to tell the naive Toro the truth.
Action in the North Atlantic
Merchant Marine sailors Joe Rossi (Humphrey Bogart) and Steve Jarvis (Raymond Massey) are charged with getting a supply vessel to Russian allies as part of a sea convoy. When the group of ships comes under attack from a German U-boat, Rossi and Jarvis navigate through dangerous waters to evade Nazi naval forces. Though their mission across the Atlantic is extremely treacherous, they are motivated by the opportunity to strike back at the Germans, who sank one of their earlier ships.
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Lawman Wyatt Earp and outlaw Doc Holliday form an unlikely alliance which culminates in their participation in the legendary Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin is an American children's television program. Beginning in October 1954 until May 1959, 166 episodes originally aired on ABC television network. It starred child actor Lee Aaker as Rusty, a boy orphaned in an Indian raid, who was being raised by the soldiers at a US Cavalry post known as Fort Apache. He and his German shepherd dog, Rin Tin Tin, helped the soldiers to establish order in the American West. Texas-born actor James Brown appeared as Lieutenant Ripley "Rip" Masters. Co-stars included veteran actor Joe Sawyer and actor Rand Brooks from Gone with the Wind fame.
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp is a television western series loosely based on the life of frontier marshal Wyatt Earp. The half-hour black-and-white program aired for 229 episodes on ABC from 1955 to 1961 and featured Hugh O'Brian in the title role.
The Lusty Men
Retired rodeo champion Jeff McCloud agrees to mentor novice rodeo contestant Wes Merritt against the wishes of Merritt's wife who fears the dangers of this rough sport.
Friendly Persuasion
The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religious sect is strongly opposed to violence and war. It's not easy for them to meet the rules of their religion in everyday life but when Southern troops pass the area they are in real trouble. Should they fight, despite their peaceful attitude?
Filmography
as Craig Foster
as Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
as A Man
as George Pierce
as Tim Clovis
as Tom
as Sheriff
as Barker
as Hacker
as Army Doctor
as Burt Rake
as Corporal Pelham
as Police Sgt. at Headquarters
as Motorcycle Cop
as Police Dispatcher KLP646
as Cowboy (uncredited)
as Farmer (uncredited)
as Ed Marr
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Deputy Marshal Dan Mason, aka Laramie
as Officer (uncredited)
as Crow's Nester (uncredited)
as Cashier (uncredited)
as Henry Lockwood
as Officer Riley
as Lt. Lucas
as Mr. Brown
as Henchman Crowley
as Wesley Carrol
as Brandon
as Assyrian Messenger
as Joe Chester
as Motorcycle Patrolman
as Greg Boland
as Henchman Luke
as Greg Lance
as Dick
as Harry
as Bob
as Ricco
as Juan
as Doc Tulliver
as Marshal Dean
as Pete
as Dorsey - Henchman
as Frank Stanley
as Sanders
as Phil Rankin
as Carson
as Joe Morino
as Burton
as Larry Foster
as Tex
as Bill Miller
as Joe Marino
as Agent Grant Farrell
as Duke Dillon
as Joe Davis
as Craig Foster
as Radio Announcer (uncredited)
as Denny Moore
as Jack Ryan
as Dr. James Halsey
as Denny
as Denny Boyd
as Capt. Steve Clark
as HVC Officer (uncredited)
as Bob McAdams
as Todd Wingate
as Ray
as Maurice LeFarge
as Denny Moore
as Wayne Carson
as Denny Moore
as Communications Officer (uncredited)
as Signalman (uncredited)
as Orderly (uncredited)
as Denny Moore
as Dusty Norton
as Denny Moore
as Reporter #1 at June's office
as Ed Randolph
as Tony Corkle
as Smoky Hammer
as Smoky Moore
as Frank Mattison
as Smoky Moore
as Steve Holt
as Tom Whitley
as Smoky Moore
as Henchman Jack (uncredited)
as Smoky Moore
as Foster
as Joe Collins
as Sheriff Smoky
as Jim Rogers
as Al Williams
as Butch Holcomb
as Dr. Dunn
as Dr. Von Grosch
as Dorgan
as Joe Brooke
as Silent Don Benson
as Stanley Hume - 5th Columnist
as Jeff Corbin
as Jud Carter
as Henchman Toughy
as Larry Burke
as George
as Slugger Martin
as Gag-Writer Pringle
as Jeff Manners
as Giles
as Jim Barton
as Milton "Mileaway" Harris
as Secret Service Agent Evans
as Duke Evans
as Mike
as Johnny Davis
as Jim Monahan
as Collins
as Carl Pearson
as Jimmy Winters, aka The Kansas Kid
as Bud Mason
as Masher
as Don Brady
as Lou Fleming
as Jimmie Adams - Reporter
as Vincent Bader
as Wrestling Spectator (uncredited)
as Pilot
as Reporter at Party
as Reporter at Jail (uncredited)
as Luke (uncredited)
as 1st Radio Announcer
as St. Louis Radio Operator
as Russ McAllen
as Cliff Barrington
as Engineer on Clipper
as Dick Terry
as Motorcycle Officer
as Lieutenant Brooks
as Cowhand Dude
as Cliff Grey
as Lon Dillon
as Rudd Gordon
as Rudd Gordon
as Slim
as Stableman (as Denny Meadows)
as Cowhand