Tex Ritter

Acting

Tex Ritter

Born January 12, 1905 · Murvaul, Texas, USA

Died January 2, 1974 · aged 68

No biography available.

Known For

High NoonHigh Noon · 1952
High Noon
7.71952
MovieWestern
Will Kane, the sheriff of a small town in New Mexico, learns a notorious outlaw he put in jail has been freed, and will be arriving on the noon train. Knowing the outlaw and his gang are coming to kill him, Kane is determined to stand his ground, so he attempts to gather a posse from among the local townspeople.
Flaming BulletsFlaming Bullets · 1945
Flaming Bullets
6.01945
MovieWestern
Bullets fly as the Texas rangers fight an outlaw gang.
Three in the SaddleThree in the Saddle · 1945
Three in the Saddle
9.01945
MovieWestern
Peggy Barlou is a young rancher who refuses to sell her spread to greedy stage-line proprietor John Rankin. Tex Haines, meanwhile, is accused of killing Bill Dugan, Rankin's bodyguard, but eludes capture long enough to hook up with Dave Wyatt and Panhandle Perkins, a couple of rangers in disguise.
My Darling VivianMy Darling Vivian · 2020
My Darling Vivian
7.12020
MovieDocumentaryRomance
The story of Vivian Liberto, Johnny Cash's first wife and the mother of his four daughters. Includes never-before-seen footage and photographs of Johnny Cash and Rosanne Cash, as well as footage featuring Reese Witherspoon, Joaquin Phoenix, Tim Robbins, Whoopi Goldberg, John C. Reilly and many more.
Where the Buffalo RoamWhere the Buffalo Roam · 1938
Where the Buffalo Roam
5.51938
MovieWestern
Tex returns to Santa Fe to find his Mother murdered. Foster runs the town and all crimes committed by his gang are blamed on Rogel and his men. He makes Tex Marshal but this backfires when Tex enlists Rogel and his men and goes after Foster who he now knows is responsible for his Mother's death.
Roaring FrontiersRoaring Frontiers · 1941
Roaring Frontiers
8.01941
MovieWestern
U.S. Marshal Wild Bill Hickok arrives in Goldfield to arrest Tex Martin, who has been accused of murdering the sheriff. "Hawk" Hammond, the man behind the sheriff's killing, sends his legions of henchmen to lynch Tex before the trail. Wild Bill and Tex escape to a stagecoach rest station run by Reba Bailey. There is a showdown battle at Hammond's saloon but not before Tex gets to sing two songs followed by a third one after the battle.
Trouble in TexasTrouble in Texas · 1937
Trouble in Texas
5.11937
MovieWestern
Rodeo stars are being killed with poisoned needles, and Tex Ritter is next on the list.
Rhythm of the Rio GrandeRhythm of the Rio Grande · 1940
Rhythm of the Rio Grande
8.01940
MovieWestern
Tex and Shorty ride into Cinco Valley, a gold rich area terrorized by marauders ostensibly lead by one Pablo. Tex, however, recognizes Blackie, whose boss is Bannister, an American. Suspecting that Bannister and his henchmen are trying to drive the settlers off their potentially valuable land by posing as Mexican banditos, Tex convinces Pablo to help him set a trap for the marauders.

Movies

High NoonHigh Noon · 1952
High Noon
7.71952
MovieWestern
Will Kane, the sheriff of a small town in New Mexico, learns a notorious outlaw he put in jail has been freed, and will be arriving on the noon train. Knowing the outlaw and his gang are coming to kill him, Kane is determined to stand his ground, so he attempts to gather a posse from among the local townspeople.
Flaming BulletsFlaming Bullets · 1945
Flaming Bullets
6.01945
MovieWestern
Bullets fly as the Texas rangers fight an outlaw gang.
Three in the SaddleThree in the Saddle · 1945
Three in the Saddle
9.01945
MovieWestern
Peggy Barlou is a young rancher who refuses to sell her spread to greedy stage-line proprietor John Rankin. Tex Haines, meanwhile, is accused of killing Bill Dugan, Rankin's bodyguard, but eludes capture long enough to hook up with Dave Wyatt and Panhandle Perkins, a couple of rangers in disguise.
My Darling VivianMy Darling Vivian · 2020
My Darling Vivian
7.12020
MovieDocumentaryRomance
The story of Vivian Liberto, Johnny Cash's first wife and the mother of his four daughters. Includes never-before-seen footage and photographs of Johnny Cash and Rosanne Cash, as well as footage featuring Reese Witherspoon, Joaquin Phoenix, Tim Robbins, Whoopi Goldberg, John C. Reilly and many more.
Where the Buffalo RoamWhere the Buffalo Roam · 1938
Where the Buffalo Roam
5.51938
MovieWestern
Tex returns to Santa Fe to find his Mother murdered. Foster runs the town and all crimes committed by his gang are blamed on Rogel and his men. He makes Tex Marshal but this backfires when Tex enlists Rogel and his men and goes after Foster who he now knows is responsible for his Mother's death.
Roaring FrontiersRoaring Frontiers · 1941
Roaring Frontiers
8.01941
MovieWestern
U.S. Marshal Wild Bill Hickok arrives in Goldfield to arrest Tex Martin, who has been accused of murdering the sheriff. "Hawk" Hammond, the man behind the sheriff's killing, sends his legions of henchmen to lynch Tex before the trail. Wild Bill and Tex escape to a stagecoach rest station run by Reba Bailey. There is a showdown battle at Hammond's saloon but not before Tex gets to sing two songs followed by a third one after the battle.
Trouble in TexasTrouble in Texas · 1937
Trouble in Texas
5.11937
MovieWestern
Rodeo stars are being killed with poisoned needles, and Tex Ritter is next on the list.
Rhythm of the Rio GrandeRhythm of the Rio Grande · 1940
Rhythm of the Rio Grande
8.01940
MovieWestern
Tex and Shorty ride into Cinco Valley, a gold rich area terrorized by marauders ostensibly lead by one Pablo. Tex, however, recognizes Blackie, whose boss is Bannister, an American. Suspecting that Bannister and his henchmen are trying to drive the settlers off their potentially valuable land by posing as Mexican banditos, Tex convinces Pablo to help him set a trap for the marauders.
Song of the GringoSong of the Gringo · 1936
Song of the Gringo
6.01936
MovieActionWestern
In his film debut Ritter is sent to investigate miners being killed and their mines confiscated. The culprit is Evans and after Tex joins the gang, he is sent to kill two more miners. When Estaban is killed, Tex is put on trial for all three murders.
Down Liberty RoadDown Liberty Road · 1957
Down Liberty Road
9.01957
MovieDrama
On a cross-country Greyhound bus, passengers give historically dubious summaries of major landmarks. Riders include a grieving father of a fallen soldier and C-list celebrities of the 1950s.
The Lone Star TrailThe Lone Star Trail · 1943
The Lone Star Trail
6.01943
MovieRomanceWestern
Rancher Blaze Barker returns to Dead Falls after being framed by land-grabbers and spending two years in jail. Paroled, he can't wear a gun, but is aided by Marshal Fargo Steele. The gang is out to gain control of all of the valley land before a dam is constructed. When Blaze raises the money to pay off the taxes on his ranch, he finds it has been marked to incriminate him.
Rollin' PlainsRollin' Plains · 1938
Rollin' Plains
9.01938
MovieActionWestern
It's cattlemen versus sheepmen and Trigger Gargan appears to be the leader of the gang causing the trouble. But unknown to Ranger Tex Lawrence, the respected town citizen Barrow is the boss and is tipping off the gang as to the Ranger's activities.
Dead or AliveDead or Alive · 1944
Dead or Alive
5.01944
MovieWestern
The Rangers are after Yackey and his gang. Posing as an outlaw, Dave arrives as Panhandle's prisoner and works his way into the gang. Tex arrives and joins Wright's committee. Tex plans a trap for the gang but things go awry when the gang catches Tex and the Committee catches Dave and both are about to be hung.
Rainbow Over the RangeRainbow Over the Range · 1940
Rainbow Over the Range
7.01940
MovieWestern
A U.S. marshal is sent to investigate a gang that is stealing horses from the cavalry.
Gangsters of the FrontierGangsters of the Frontier · 1944
Gangsters of the Frontier
4.31944
MovieWestern
Tex put the Kern gang away once but they have returned with reinforcements and have take over the town of Red Rock capturing the townsmen and forcing them to work for them in the gold mines. Dave and Tex then organize the ranchers into the Territorial Rangers. After blowing up the mines to keep the gang from getting the gold, they are ready for the showdown between the two sides. Written by Maurice VanAuken
The Cowboy from SundownThe Cowboy from Sundown · 1940
The Cowboy from Sundown
9.01940
MovieWestern
The drought-plagued ranchers of Sundown have to market their cattle at a loss in order to meet mortgage payments held by banker Cylus Cuttler. Then, Sheriff Tex Rockett is forced to quarantine all the cattle on the local ranches because of a hoof-and-mouth disease outbreak. Steve Davis herds his cattle to the railhead anyway, and Tex is forced to arrest him. Urged on by the banker's son, Nick Cuttler, the angry ranchers storm the jail, but Steve's sister Bee persuades them to await the trial. Steve, with Nick's help, breaks jail and is told he must kill Tex to aid the ranchers. Meanwhile, government man Bret Stockton and Tex see Nick and his men treating cattle in an unusual way. Tex finally proves that the Cuttlers have been treating the cattle with acid to give a false impression of the hoof-and-mouth disease.
Opry Video Classics: PioneersOpry Video Classics: Pioneers · 2007
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
10.02007
MovieMusic
The Carter Family, Roy Acuff and the Sons of the Pioneers belong to a select group of the earliest and most successful country recording artists. Pioneers spotlights them all doing such signature songs as Keep On the Sunny Side, Wabash Cannonball and Tumbling Tumbleweeds, alongside the influential blue-grass bands of Bill Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs. And when Grandpa Jones stomps through Good Old Mountain Dew, you won't be able to sit down.
Arizona TrailArizona Trail · 1943
Arizona Trail
5.41943
MovieWestern
A young cowboy returns home to help his father fight off a gang trying to take over the family ranch.
Tenting Tonight on the Old Camp GroundTenting Tonight on the Old Camp Ground · 1943
Tenting Tonight on the Old Camp Ground
9.01943
MovieWestern
In order to obtain a stage coach mail contract, a new road must be built. A gang of outlaws try to prevent the building of the road.
The Devil's TrailThe Devil's Trail · 1942
The Devil's Trail
7.01942
MovieWestern
Our heroes head to a wide-open town in search of a gang of desperadoes, headed by swarthy Noah Beery Jr. Along the way, Elliot and Ritter find time to pitch woo to leading lady Eileen O'Hearn. The Devil's Trail was based on a story with the more intriguing title "The Town in Hell's Backyard."
Arizona FrontierArizona Frontier · 1940
Arizona Frontier
9.01940
MovieWestern
A government agent uncovers the truth behind a series of raids on a freight company.
Apache AmbushApache Ambush · 1955
Apache Ambush
6.31955
MovieWestern
Two former enemies find themselves together on a cattle drive and fighting marauding Apaches and Mexican bandits.
The Mystery of the Hooded HorsemenThe Mystery of the Hooded Horsemen · 1937
The Mystery of the Hooded Horsemen
6.01937
MovieActionWestern
Tex is up against a group of hooded outlaws. When he shoots one, he uses the hood to infiltrate the gang. Almost caught by them, he escapes only to be arrested by the Sheriff who thinks he's one of the gang.
Down the Wyoming TrailDown the Wyoming Trail · 1939
Down the Wyoming Trail
6.51939
MovieWestern
Tex arrives on the Parker ranch on Christman eve and is given the job of being Santa Claus. Also dressed as Santa Claus, Blackie robs Parker and kills a man. When Tex is arrested for the murder, he escapes and joins up with outlaw Becker and his gang. He finds Blackie's Santa Claus suit but is soon made a prisoner.

TV Shows

The Dick Cavett ShowThe Dick Cavett Show · 1968
The Dick Cavett Show
6.81968
Series
The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks.
The RebelThe Rebel · 1959
The Rebel
5.11959
SeriesWestern
After the end of the Civil War, a former Confederate Army private roams the Wild West, and, as a rogue drifter, gets involved in helping out various settlers threatened by various bad guys... THE REBEL is a 76-episode American western television series starring Nick Adams that debuted on the ABC network from 1959 to 1961. The Rebel was one of the few Goodson-Todman Productions outside of their game show ventures. Beginning in December 2011, The Rebel reruns began to air Saturday mornings on Me-TV.
Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreDick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre · 1956
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
6.21956
SeriesWesternDrama
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre, sometimes simply called Zane Grey Theatre, is an American Western anthology series which ran on CBS from 1956 to 1961.
StartimeStartime · 1959
Startime
6.81959
SeriesComedyDrama
Startime, an anthology of drama, comedy and variety, was one of the first American television shows broadcast in color.
The Johnny Cash ShowThe Johnny Cash Show · 1969
The Johnny Cash Show
6.51969
Series
The Johnny Cash Show was an American television music variety show hosted by Johnny Cash. The Screen Gems 58-episode series ran from June 7, 1969 to March 31, 1971 on ABC; it was taped at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. The show reached No. 17 in the Nielsen ratings in 1970. Cash opened each show, and its regulars included members of his touring troupe, June Carter Cash and the Carter Family, The Statler Brothers, Carl Perkins, and The Tennessee Three, with Australian-born musical director-arranger-conductor Bill Walker. The Statler Brothers performed brief comic interludes. It featured many folk-country musicians, such as Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Linda Ronstadt, Kris Kristofferson, Mickey Newbury, Neil Young, Gordon Lightfoot, Merle Haggard, James Taylor and Tammy Wynette. It also featured other musicians such as jazz great Louis Armstrong, who died eight months after appearing on the show.