James Westerfield

James Westerfield

Deceased · Born: Mar 22, 1913 · Died: Sep 20, 1971

Known For

On the WaterfrontOn the Waterfront
True GritTrue Grit
Hang 'Em HighHang 'Em High
Birdman of AlcatrazBirdman of Alcatraz

Personal Details

BornMar 22, 1913 Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Spouse

  • Alice Gertrude Fay (Fay Tracey)

    ( Dec 27, 1962 to Sep 20, 1971 )

  • Rosemary Doris Deveson

    ( Mar 8, 1945 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

James Westerfield, a renowned actor of American cinema, came into the world on March 22, 1913, in the vibrant city of Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America.

Throughout his illustrious career, he earned recognition for his outstanding performances in a variety of films, including the critically acclaimed "On the Waterfront" released in 1954, the western classic "True Grit" in 1969, and the action-packed "Hang 'Em High" in 1968.

In his personal life, James was married twice, first to Alice Gertrude Fay, also known as Fay Tracey, and later to Rosemary Doris Deveson.

Tragically, James Westerfield's life came to an abrupt end on September 20, 1971, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States of America.

Career

1971
Dead Aim
Dead Aim as John Applebee
1970
The Boy Who Stole the Elephant
The Boy Who Stole the Elephant as Sheriff Berry
1969
The Love God?
The Love God? as Rev. Wilkerson
Smith!
Smith! as Sheriff
True Grit
True Grit as Judge Parker
1968
Blue
Blue as Abe Parker
A Man Called Gannon
A Man Called Gannon as Amos
Hang 'Em High
Hang 'Em High as Prisoner
1966
Scalplock
Scalplock as Nehemiah
Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round
Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round as Jack Balter
1965
That Funny Feeling
That Funny Feeling as Officer Brokaw
The Sons of Katie Elder
The Sons of Katie Elder as Mr. Vennar
1964
Man's Favorite Sport?
Man's Favorite Sport? as Policeman
Bikini Beach
Bikini Beach as Cop #2
1963
Son of Flubber
Son of Flubber as Officer Hanson
1962
Birdman of Alcatraz
Birdman of Alcatraz as Jess Younger
1961
Homicidal
Homicidal as Alfred S. Adrims
The Absent Minded Professor
The Absent Minded Professor as Officer Hanson
1960
Wild River
Wild River as Cal Garth
The Plunderers
The Plunderers as Mike Baron
1959
The Shaggy Dog
The Shaggy Dog as Officer Hanson
The Gunfight at Dodge City
The Gunfight at Dodge City as Reverend Howard
The Hangman
The Hangman as Herb Loftus
1958
The Proud Rebel
The Proud Rebel as Birm Bates
Cowboy
Cowboy as Mike Adams
1957
Decision at Sundown
Decision at Sundown as Otis, the Bartender
Jungle Heat
Jungle Heat as Harvey Mathews
1956
Three Brave Men
Three Brave Men as Chief O'Reilly
Away All Boats
Away All Boats
1955
Man with the Gun
Man with the Gun as Mr. Zender
Lucy Gallant
Lucy Gallant as Harry Wilson
The Scarlet Coat
The Scarlet Coat as Col. Jameson
The Cobweb
The Cobweb as James Petlee
Chief Crazy Horse
Chief Crazy Horse as Caleb Mantz
The Violent Men
The Violent Men as Sheriff Magruder
1954
On the Waterfront
On the Waterfront as Big Mac
Three Hours to Kill
Three Hours to Kill as Sam Minor
The Human Jungle
The Human Jungle as Marty Harrison
1951
The Whistle at Eaton Falls
The Whistle at Eaton Falls as Joe London
1950
Side Street
Side Street as Charlie (policeman)
Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town
Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town as Harvey (Zoo Attendant) (uncredited)
1946
The Chase
The Chase as Job the Butler
Undercurrent
Undercurrent as Henry Gilson
1943
Around the World
Around the World as Bashful Marine
1942
About Face
About Face as Soldier with Daisy (uncredited)
The Magnificent Ambersons
The Magnificent Ambersons as Policeman at Accident (uncredited)
The Pride of the Yankees
The Pride of the Yankees as Spectator (uncredited)
1941
Highway West
Highway West as Swede, Trucker at Cafe
1940
The Howards of Virginia
The Howards of Virginia as Backwoodsman