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

How the West Was Won
Rio Bravo
Battle for the Planet of the Apes
The Devil's Brigade
From Here to Eternity
The Night Stalker
Merrill's Marauders
The Sea Chase
The Caine Mutiny
The Defiant Ones

Top Movie Credits

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