Nelson McDowell

Nelson McDowell

Deceased · Born: Aug 14, 1870 · Died: Nov 3, 1947

Personal Details

BornAug 14, 1870 Greenville, Missouri, USA

Biography

Nelson McDowell, a renowned American actor, took his first breath on a warm summer day, August 14, 1870, in the charming town of Greenville, Missouri, USA. As a thespian, he left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, starring in a plethora of iconic films, including the 1920 epic, "The Last of the Mohicans", the 1923 western, "The Girl of the Golden West", and the 1924 action-packed adventure, "The Ridin' Kid from Powder River". McDowell's personal life was filled with joy and love, as he was united in matrimony with the lovely Sophie Lottie Green. Tragically, his life came to a close on November 3, 1947, in the vibrant city of Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this very day.

Career

1945
Lone Texas Ranger
Lone Texas Ranger as Undertaker Henry Grimm
1944
Stars on Parade
Stars on Parade as Old Actor (uncredited)
1943
Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre as Lowood School Trustee
1941
Sign of the Wolf
Sign of the Wolf as Fur Trapper
Keep 'Em Flying
Keep 'Em Flying as Tall Man at Carnival (uncredited)
1940
Roll Wagons Roll
Roll Wagons Roll as Rawhide (Lucky in credits)
Pioneer Days
Pioneer Days as Judge Tobias Tarryton
The Return of Frank James
The Return of Frank James as Confederate Veteran Juror (uncredited)
The House of the Seven Gables
The House of the Seven Gables as Coroner in Courtroom
Chad Hanna
Chad Hanna as Townsman
1939
1938
Gold Is Where You Find It
Gold Is Where You Find It as Farmer in Courtroom (uncredited)
Santa Fe Stampede
Santa Fe Stampede as John Franklin
1937
Heart of the Rockies
Heart of the Rockies as Dawson Clan Member
Boots and Saddles
Boots and Saddles as Constable (uncredited)
The Toast of New York
The Toast of New York as Tall Panhandler (uncredited)
1936
Desert Phantom
Desert Phantom as Doc Simpson
Feud of the West
Feud of the West as Wild Horse Henderson
Ridin' On
Ridin' On as Pete - Blacksmith (uncredited)
1935
Born to Battle
Born to Battle as Lem Blinky Holt
Texas Jack
Texas Jack as Barney
The Dawn Rider
The Dawn Rider as Bates, the undertaker
Gun Smoke
Gun Smoke as Long Distance Jones
The Rainmakers
The Rainmakers as Townsman
Music Is Magic
Music Is Magic as Bluenose in Music is Magic Number (uncredited)
Horses' Collars
Horses' Collars as Bartender (uncredited)
1934
Lighting Bill
Lighting Bill as Sidekick Barney
Terror of the Plains
Terror of the Plains as Parson Jones
Ferocious Pal
Ferocious Pal as Charlie--Sheep Rancher
Whirlpool
Whirlpool as Townsman at Carnival (uncredited)
1933
Midnight Mary
Midnight Mary as Salvation Army Leader (uncredited)
1932
The Airmail Mystery
The Airmail Mystery as Silent Simms
Come on, Tarzan
Come on, Tarzan as Cowhand Slim
Law and Order
Law and Order as Parker brother (uncredited)
1930
Billy the Kid
Billy the Kid as Hatfield
1929
Welcome Danger
Welcome Danger as 1st Train Passenger (uncredited)
1927
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Uncle Tom's Cabin as Phineas Fletcher (uncredited)
1926
Crossed Signals
Crossed Signals as Mike Bradley
1925
1922
Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist as Sowerberry (uncredited)
1920
The Last of the Mohicans
The Last of the Mohicans as David Gamut - a Preacher