Frank Ellis

Frank Ellis

Deceased · Born: Feb 26, 1897 · Died: Feb 23, 1969

Personal Details

BornFeb 26, 1897 Newkirk, Oklahoma, USA
Spouse
  • Madonna L. Shelburg

    ( Dec 10, 1927 to Feb 23, 1969 )
  • Jessie

  • Nellie

Biography

Frank Ellis, a multifaceted individual, embarked on his life's journey on February 26, 1897, in the quaint town of Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States of America.

As a talented actor, Frank Ellis left an indelible mark on the silver screen, featuring in a multitude of films, including the 1940 classic "Roll Wagons Roll", the 1933 drama "Treason", and the 1920 action-packed "Elmo the Fearless".

In his personal life, Frank Ellis was married to three remarkable women: Madonna L. Shelburg, Jessie, and Nellie. These unions were a testament to his enduring love and commitment to those around him.

Tragically, Frank Ellis's life came to a close on February 23, 1969, in Saugus, California, United States of America. Despite his passing, his legacy as a skilled actor and devoted partner continues to inspire and fascinate those who knew him.

Career

1964
Bullet for a Badman
Bullet for a Badman as Card Player (uncredited)
1962
To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird as Juror (uncredited)
Sergeants 3
Sergeants 3 as Barfly (uncredited)
1958
Man from God's Country
Man from God's Country as Townsman (uncredited)
1954
The Yellow Mountain
The Yellow Mountain as (uncredited)
1952
Son of Geronimo: Apache Avenger
Son of Geronimo: Apache Avenger as Jed Hardy (ch 1) (uncredited)
The Old West
The Old West as (uncredited)
Blackhawk: Fearless Champion of Freedom
Blackhawk: Fearless Champion of Freedom as Hendrickson [Chs. 1-2, 4, 8-9]
1950
Short Grass
Short Grass as Townsman (uncredited)
1948
Deadline
Deadline as Henry Blake
The Valiant Hombre
The Valiant Hombre as Henchman Duffy
The Westward Trail
The Westward Trail as Stableman Taggart
Albuquerque
Albuquerque as Posseman (uncredited)
Triggerman
Triggerman as Barfly
1947
1946
Overland Riders
Overland Riders as Henchman Cherokee
Ambush Trail
Ambush Trail as Henchman Owens
Gentlemen with Guns
Gentlemen with Guns as Burly Henchman
Swing, Cowboy, Swing
Swing, Cowboy, Swing as Frank Lawson
Prairie Badmen
Prairie Badmen as Bill Thompson
My Darling Clementine
My Darling Clementine as Barfly (uncredited)
1945
Gun Smoke
Gun Smoke as Henchman Deuce
Frontier Fugitives
Frontier Fugitives as Mert Donner
Along Came Jones
Along Came Jones as Barfly (uncredited)
1944
Outlaw Roundup
Outlaw Roundup as Sam Panzer
Oath of Vengeance
Oath of Vengeance as Murdered Cowhand Vic
Westward Bound
Westward Bound as Henchman Judd
1943
Blazing Frontier
Blazing Frontier as Tragg Deputy Biff
The Underdog
The Underdog as Old Timer (uncredited)
Black Market Rustlers
Black Market Rustlers as Henchman Kyper
Law of the Saddle
Law of the Saddle as Vic Dawson
Cowboy Commandos
Cowboy Commandos as Henchman Mario
Western Cyclone
Western Cyclone as Ranch Henchman
Boss of Rawhide
Boss of Rawhide as Jim Davis
Carson City Cyclone
Carson City Cyclone as Frank Shepherd
Devil Riders
Devil Riders as Henchman
Texas to Bataan
Texas to Bataan as Ken Richards
Texas Man Hunt
Texas Man Hunt as Henchman Hank Smith
Land of the Open Range
Land of the Open Range as Henchman Dode
Texas Trouble Shooters
Texas Trouble Shooters as Henchman Duke
Rock River Renegades
Rock River Renegades as Henchman Chuck
Thundering Hoofs
Thundering Hoofs as Henchman Carver
Rolling Down the Great Divide
Rolling Down the Great Divide as Rancher Opposing Vigilantism (uncredited)
Prairie Pals
Prairie Pals as Henchman
Overland Mail
Overland Mail as Townsman
Lawless Plainsmen
Lawless Plainsmen as Henchman Jim
Undercover Man
Undercover Man as Henchman
Sunset Serenade
Sunset Serenade as Party Guest
Trail Riders
Trail Riders as Alton Henchman
Sons of the Pioneers
Sons of the Pioneers as Cowhand at Dance
Down Texas Way
Down Texas Way as Henchman Red
Wild Bill Hickok Rides
Wild Bill Hickok Rides as Man at Citizen's Meeting
Come on Danger
Come on Danger as Henchman
In Old California
In Old California as Wagon Driver
1941
Wrangler's Roost
Wrangler's Roost as Henchman Bull
Trail of the Silver Spurs
Trail of the Silver Spurs as Murder Victim #2
Billy the Kid in Santa Fe
Billy the Kid in Santa Fe as Henchman Hank Baxter
The Kid's Last Ride
The Kid's Last Ride as Henchman Wash
Robbers of the Range
Robbers of the Range as Juror-Henchman (uncredited)
The Lone Rider in Frontier Fury
The Lone Rider in Frontier Fury as Joe - Saloon Henchman
Man from Montana
Man from Montana as Henchman Decker
Billy the Kid Wanted
Billy the Kid Wanted as Henchman Bart
Twilight on the Trail
Twilight on the Trail as Henchman Charlie, at shack
Stick to Your Guns
Stick to Your Guns as Henchman Duby
Western Union
Western Union as Camp Defender
1940
Roll Wagons Roll
Roll Wagons Roll as Doc Williams
Boss of Bullion City
Boss of Bullion City as Express Agent
Law and Order
Law and Order as Henchman
Riders of Pasco Basin
Riders of Pasco Basin as Henchman with Buckboard (uncredited)
Stage to Chino
Stage to Chino as Prospector (uncredited)
The Green Hornet Strikes Again!
The Green Hornet Strikes Again! as Bill, Steel Mill Guard
My Little Chickadee
My Little Chickadee as Townsman Wanting to Form Posse (uncredited)
Santa Fe Marshal
Santa Fe Marshal as Medicine Show Spectator
Rocky Mountain Rangers
Rocky Mountain Rangers as Texas Ranger with Mustache
Winners of the West
Winners of the West as Joe - Henchman
Mysterious Doctor Satan
Mysterious Doctor Satan as Plant Henchman
Young Bill Hickok
Young Bill Hickok as Attacked Overland Stage Driver
1939
Westbound Stage
Westbound Stage as Henchman Spider
Ride 'em, Cowgirl
Ride 'em, Cowgirl as Sheriff Larson
Sundown on the Prairie
Sundown on the Prairie as Henchman Chuck
Texas Wildcats
Texas Wildcats as Henchman Al
Six-Gun Rhythm
Six-Gun Rhythm as Henchman
Heritage of the Desert
Heritage of the Desert as Wedding Guest
The Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail as Clear Water Blacksmith
New Frontier
New Frontier as Townsman at the Dance
Southward Ho!
Southward Ho! as Phoney Soldier Jamison
1938
Phantom Ranger
Phantom Ranger as Henchman
The Cowboy and the Lady
The Cowboy and the Lady as Party Guest (uncredited)
1937
Boothill Brigade
Boothill Brigade as Rancher Brown
Gun Lords of Stirrup Basin
Gun Lords of Stirrup Basin as Homesteader Horner
There Goes the Groom
There Goes the Groom as Mr. Lloyd - Yacht Crewman (uncredited)
Hollywood Round-Up
Hollywood Round-Up as Saloon Set Extra
Borderland
Borderland as Frank
1936
The Hawk
The Hawk as Henchman
The Fugitive Sheriff
The Fugitive Sheriff as Henchman Frank (uncredited)
Aces and Eights
Aces and Eights as Deputy (uncredited)
1935
Lawless Riders
Lawless Riders as Twister Miles
Big Boy Rides Again
Big Boy Rides Again as Henchman Al
Rio Rattler
Rio Rattler as Tonto - Henchman
North of Arizona
North of Arizona as Joe Borga - Henchman
Danger Trails
Danger Trails as Townsman
1934
The Red Rider
The Red Rider as Townsman
Cowboy Holiday
Cowboy Holiday as Barney - Ranch Hand
1933
Treason
Treason as Lafe - Randall Rider
Unknown Valley
Unknown Valley as Joshua Townsman
The Thrill Hunter
The Thrill Hunter as Studio Western Cowboy
Gordon of Ghost City
Gordon of Ghost City as Tucson Charley
1932
Law of the West
Law of the West as Sheriff Tom
Ride Him, Cowboy
Ride Him, Cowboy as Hawk Henchman (uncredited)
The Match King
The Match King as Cowboy in Prologue (uncredited)
Heroes of the West
Heroes of the West as Buffalo Hunter Bill
Beyond the Rockies
Beyond the Rockies as Sherman Henchman (uncredited)
1931
Quick Trigger Lee
Quick Trigger Lee as Henchman Pete
West of Cheyenne
West of Cheyenne as Jim Halliday
The Avenger
The Avenger as Henchman
Wild Horse
Wild Horse as Rodeo Wrangler
1930
Westward Bound
Westward Bound as Car Thief
Canyon Hawks
Canyon Hawks as Boss Cowman
Billy the Kid
Billy the Kid as Henchman Joe (uncredited)
1928
The Viking
The Viking as Man Who Gives Sword To Alwin (uncredited)
Arizona Days
Arizona Days as Hicks' Henchman
Two Tars
Two Tars as Motorist