Gilman Rankin | |
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Born | Gilman Warren Rankin[1] April 17, 1911 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | October 31, 1993 | (aged 82)
Occupation(s) | Film and television actor |
Years active | 1949–1976 |
Gilman Warren Rankin (April 17, 1911 – October 31, 1993) was an American film and television actor. He was known for playing Deputy Charlie Riggs in the first season of the American western television series Tombstone Territory,[2] and for playing Woodsy Niles in the 1969 film Midnight Cowboy.[3]
Rankin was born in Boston, Massachusetts.[4] He began his career in 1949, first appearing in the film Bride of Vengeance, where he played the uncredited role of a scout.[1] He continued his career mainly appearing in film and television programs for which he played the role of Deputy Charlie Riggs in the western television series Tombstone Territory,[5] in which Rankin only appeared in its first season.[1]
Later in his career, Rankin appeared in television programs including Gunsmoke,[4] The Adventures of Kit Carson, Cheyenne, Two Faces West, Tales of Wells Fargo, Riverboat,[4] State Trooper, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, My Three Sons, Perry Mason and Shotgun Slade. He also appeared in films such as, Midnight Cowboy,[6] Fort Algiers, Roar of the Crowd, The Greatest Show on Earth, Ghost Town and Black Patch.[1] Rankin's last credit was in the film Assault on Precinct 13.[4]
Rankin died in October 1993 in Orange County, California, at the age of 82.[1][4]