Tyler MacDuff
Tyler MacDuff | |
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.webp) MacDuff in Stories of the Century, 1954 | |
| Born | Tyler Glenn Duff Jr. September 12, 1925 Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Died | December 23, 2007 (aged 82) Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Education | Pasadena City College |
| Occupations | Film and television actor |
| Children | 1[1] |
Tyler Glenn Duff Jr. (September 12, 1925 – December 23, 2007) was an American film and television actor.[1]
Life and career
[edit]MacDuff was born in Hollywood, California.[1] He attended Woodrow Wilson Junior High School.[2] He also attended Pasadena City College, and performed at the Pasadena Playhouse.[2] He served as a director for stage productions.[3][4] MacDuff began his screen career in 1952, appearing in the film No Room for the Groom, playing an uncredited role of a soldier. In the same year, he appeared in the films Francis Goes to West Point, Son of Ali Baba and Bonzo Goes to College.[1]
Later in his career, MacDuff guest-starred in television programs including Gunsmoke, The Lone Ranger, Laramie, Adventures of Superman, Maverick, The Texan, Tales of Wells Fargo, Lawman, Perry Mason and Death Valley Days.[2][5] He gained popularity from his role as Billy the Kid in the 1954 film The Boy from Oklahoma,[2][6] and he played Vance in the film The Bounty Hunter.[5] He played Wes Parker in the 1956 film The Burning Hills, and played Tom Williams in the 1957 film Fury at Showdown.[5]
MacDuff retired from acting in 2003, last appearing in the 2003 film An American Reunion.[1]
Death
[edit]MacDuff died on December 23, 2007 of heart failure in Pasadena, California, at the age of 82.[1] He was buried at Riverside National Cemetery.[7]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Lentz, Harris (May 20, 2008). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2007. McFarland. p. 229. ISBN 9780786434817 – via Google Books.
- 1 2 3 4 Laine, George (March 17, 1954). "Tyler MacDuff Fan Club Has Lot to Cheer About". Pasadena Independent. Pasadena, California. p. 39. Retrieved April 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Sopas Troupers Auditioning 'Suds In Eye'". Independent Star-News. Pasadena, California. March 13, 1966. p. 96. Retrieved April 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Tyler MacDuff Named Director for 'Suds'". Pasadena Independent. Pasadena, California. May 6, 1966. p. 17. Retrieved April 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 3 Lentz, Harris (1996). Western and Frontier Film and Television Credits 1903-1995: Section I. Actors and actresses. Section II. Directors, producers, and writers. McFarland. p. 506. ISBN 9780786401581 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "The 'Kid' Goes Straight". Quad-City Times. Davenport, Iowa. September 19, 1954. p. 83. Retrieved April 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Tyler MacDuff Obituary (1925-2007)". Pasadena Star-News. April 17, 2008. Retrieved April 9, 2022 – via Legacy.com.
External links
[edit]- Tyler MacDuff at IMDb
- Tyler MacDuff at the TCM Movie Database (archived)
- Rotten Tomatoes profile