Ben Corbett

Ben Corbett

Deceased · Born: Feb 6, 1892 · Died: May 19, 1961

Personal Details

BornFeb 6, 1892 Hudson, Illinois, USA
Spouse
  • Edna May Haynes

    ( Jul 12, 1918 to Dec 13, 2025 )
  • ?

  • Helen

Biography

Ben Corbett, a multifaceted individual, came into this world on February 6, 1892, in the charming town of Hudson, Illinois, USA. As an accomplished actor, he left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, starring in a variety of notable films, including the 1939 western, "Code of the Cactus", the 1927 silent film, "The Border Cavalier", and the 1932 thriller, "45 Calibre Echo".

Throughout his life, Ben Corbett shared his love and commitment with two remarkable women, Edna May Haynes and Helen, to whom he was married. Despite his many accomplishments, Ben Corbett's life was not without its challenges, and he ultimately passed away on May 19, 1961, in Woodland Hills, California, USA.

Career

1956
Great Day in the Morning
Great Day in the Morning as Townsman (uncredited)
Pardners
Pardners as Townsman (uncredited)
Wichita
Wichita as Barfly (uncredited)
1954
Broken Lance
Broken Lance as Trial Spectator (uncredited)
The Bounty Hunter
The Bounty Hunter as Townsman (uncredited)
1953
Calamity Jane
Calamity Jane as Townsman (uncredited)
1952
Springfield Rifle
Springfield Rifle as Sergeant Major (uncredited)
High Noon
High Noon as Townsman (uncredited)
1951
Fort Worth
Fort Worth as Townsman (uncredited)
1950
Barricade
Barricade as Posse Leader / Miner (uncredited)
The Flame and the Arrow
The Flame and the Arrow as Outlaw (uncredited)
Colt .45
Colt .45 as Henchman (uncredited)
1949
Colorado Territory
Colorado Territory as Posse Member (uncredited)
1948
Panhandle
Panhandle as Old Man (uncredited)
Silver River
Silver River as Sweeney Henchman (uncredited)
The Man from Colorado
The Man from Colorado as Deputy (uncredited)
1947
California
California as Fabian Supporter (uncredited)
Pursued
Pursued as Juror (uncredited)
Cheyenne
Cheyenne as Shotgun Rider (uncredited)
Yankee Fakir
Yankee Fakir as 1st Wagon Driver
1946
Fool's Gold
Fool's Gold as Sergeant
Canyon Passage
Canyon Passage as Miner (uncredited)
Wild West
Wild West as Henchman
1944
Land of the Outlaws
Land of the Outlaws as Wagon Driver Curley
Law Men
Law Men as Henchman Simmons
Wagon Tracks West
Wagon Tracks West as Townsman (uncredited)
Haunted Ranch
Haunted Ranch as Army Enlistee
Thank Your Lucky Stars
Thank Your Lucky Stars as Gower Gulch Cowboy (uncredited)
Hoppy Serves a Writ
Hoppy Serves a Writ as Card Player
1942
Ghost Town Law
Ghost Town Law as Red Larkin
Pirates of the Prairie
Pirates of the Prairie as Corbett / Shorty Carver (uncredited)
Undercover Man
Undercover Man as Outlaw Ambusher
Down Texas Way
Down Texas Way as Henchman
Stagecoach Express
Stagecoach Express as Townsman (uncredited)
1941
Arizona Bound
Arizona Bound as Henchman Luke
Along the Rio Grande
Along the Rio Grande as Slugged Deputy (uncredited)
Bad Men of Missouri
Bad Men of Missouri as Ambush Henchman
1940
Virginia City
Virginia City as Barfly (uncredited)
1939
Outlaws' Paradise
Outlaws' Paradise as Magpie McGillycutty
Texas Wildcats
Texas Wildcats as Magpie McGillicuddy
The Kid from Texas
The Kid from Texas as Wild West Show Cowboy
The Marshal of Mesa City
The Marshal of Mesa City as Drunk Henchman (uncredited)
The Arizona Kid
The Arizona Kid as McBride Henchman
1938
Six-Shootin' Sheriff
Six-Shootin' Sheriff as Henchman Red
Songs and Saddles
Songs and Saddles as Henchman Sparks
The Mysterious Rider
The Mysterious Rider as Stage Driver
1937
Law for Tombstone
Law for Tombstone as Henchman Slim
Black Aces
Black Aces as Bridge Guard
Land Beyond the Law
Land Beyond the Law as Henchman (uncredited)
Texas Trail
Texas Trail as Fort Guard
The Cherokee Strip
The Cherokee Strip as Henchman Ben
1936
For the Service
For the Service as Ben, a Scout
The Hawk
The Hawk as Short Henchman Prisoner
Song of the Saddle
Song of the Saddle as Townsman on Porch (uncredited)
1935
Border Vengeance
Border Vengeance as Buddy Benson
Gun Smoke
Gun Smoke as Shorty
The Silent Code
The Silent Code as Henchman Breen
The Red Rider
The Red Rider as Cowhand
The Man from Hell
The Man from Hell as Henchman Pete
1933
Trouble Busters
Trouble Busters as Windy Wallace
Fargo Express
Fargo Express as Benny - Henchman
1932
The Texas Tornado
The Texas Tornado as Texas Ranger Shorty Walker
Come on, Tarzan
Come on, Tarzan as Shorty - Cowhand
Ride Him, Cowboy
Ride Him, Cowboy as Short Jury Member (uncredited)
Heroes of the West
Heroes of the West as Rawhide Riley
Haunted Gold
Haunted Gold as Henchman (uncredited)
Beyond the Rockies
Beyond the Rockies as Barfly (uncredited)
1931
The Avenger
The Avenger as Henchman
Sundown Trail
Sundown Trail as Ranch Hand Shorty
Wild Horse
Wild Horse as Cowboy at the Rodeo
1930
Canyon Hawks
Canyon Hawks as White-Shirted Man Outside Saloon
Shadow Ranch
Shadow Ranch as Cowhand Ben
1929
Rio Rita
Rio Rita as Texas Ranger