Claude Akins

Born: 1926-05-25

Birthplace: Nelson, Georgia, USA

Biography

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Claude Marion Akins (May 25, 1926 – January 27, 1994) was an American actor with a long career on stage, screen and television. Powerful in appearance and voice, Akins could be counted on to play the clever (or less than clever) tough guy, on the side of good or bad, in movies and television. He is best remembered as Sheriff Lobo in the 1970s TV series B. J. and the Bear, and later The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo, a spin-off series, with Ben Cooper appearing as Waverly.

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Known For

Rio Bravo
Battle for the Planet of the Apes
How the West Was Won
The Night Stalker
The Caine Mutiny
Return of the Seven
From Here to Eternity
The Devil's Brigade
Inherit the Wind
Yellowstone Kelly

Top Movie Credits

Rio Bravo Joe Burdette
How the West Was Won Man (uncredited)
The Night Stalker Sheriff Warren A. Butcher
From Here to Eternity Sgt. 'Baldy' Dhom (uncredited)
The Devil's Brigade Pvt. Rocky Rockman
Inherit the Wind Rev. Jeremiah Brown