Willis Bouchey

Willis Bouchey

Deceased · Born: May 24, 1907 · Died: Sep 27, 1977

Personal Details

BornMay 24, 1907 Vernon, Michigan, USA

Biography

Willis Bouchey, a prolific actor, left an indelible mark on the silver screen, gracing nearly 150 films and television shows over the course of a 30-year career spanning from 1951 to 1979. This talented thespian possessed a remarkable versatility, effortlessly transitioning between diverse roles, often playing a crooked judge in one film and a humorous cavalry officer in another.

Throughout his illustrious career, Bouchey had the privilege of working with some of the most iconic directors of his time, including the legendary John Ford, as well as the incomparable James Stewart. His remarkable longevity, in part, was a testament to his unwavering professionalism and exceptional acting ability.

No matter the size or significance of the role, Bouchey consistently delivered a superb performance, showcasing his remarkable range and depth as an actor. His dedication to his craft, combined with his impressive versatility, cemented his status as a beloved character actor, leaving an enduring legacy in the world of cinema.

Career

2002
The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller
The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller as Zara (archive footage) (uncredited)
1970
Dirty Dingus Magee
Dirty Dingus Magee as Ira Teasdale
1969
Young Billy Young
Young Billy Young as Doc Cushman
The Love God?
The Love God? as Judge Jeremiah Claypool
1967
1966
Follow Me, Boys!
Follow Me, Boys! as Judge (uncredited)
1964
Where Love Has Gone
Where Love Has Gone as Judge Murphy
Cheyenne Autumn
Cheyenne Autumn as Colonel at Victory Cave (uncredited)
1962
Panic in Year Zero!
Panic in Year Zero! as Dr. Powell Strong
Incident in an Alley
Incident in an Alley as Police Capt. Tom Brady
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance as Jason Tully - Conductor
How the West Was Won
How the West Was Won as Civil War Surgeon (uncredited)
1961
You Have to Run Fast
You Have to Run Fast as Col. Maitland
Two Rode Together
Two Rode Together as Mr. Harry J. Wringle
Five Guns to Tombstone
Five Guns to Tombstone as George Landon
Pocketful of Miracles
Pocketful of Miracles as Newspaper Editor
1960
Sergeant Rutledge
Sergeant Rutledge as Col. Otis Fosgate - president of the court-martial
1959
No Name on the Bullet
No Name on the Bullet as Buck Hastings
The Horse Soldiers
The Horse Soldiers as Col. Phil Secord
It Started with a Kiss
It Started with a Kiss as Officer at Airport (voice) (uncredited)
1958
The Sheepman
The Sheepman as Frank Payton
The Last Hurrah
The Last Hurrah as Roger Sugrue
Darby's Rangers
Darby's Rangers as Gen. Truscott
1957
The Night Runner
The Night Runner as Loren Mayes
Mister Cory
Mister Cory as Mr. Vollard
Last Stagecoach West
Last Stagecoach West as George Bryceson
Beau James
Beau James as Arthur Julian
Zero Hour!
Zero Hour! as RCAF Doctor
The Garment Jungle
The Garment Jungle as Dave Bronson
1956
Pillars of the Sky
Pillars of the Sky as Col. Edson Stedlow
Magnificent Roughnecks
Magnificent Roughnecks as Ernie Biggers
Johnny Concho
Johnny Concho as Sheriff Henderson
Forever, Darling
Forever, Darling as Oliver Clinton
1955
The McConnell Story
The McConnell Story as Newton Bass
Big House, U.S.A.
Big House, U.S.A. as Robertson Lambert
Hell on Frisco Bay
Hell on Frisco Bay as Police Lt. Paul Neville
The Spoilers
The Spoilers as Jonathan Struve
Battle Cry
Battle Cry as Mr. Forrester
I Cover the Underworld
I Cover the Underworld as Warden Lewis J. Johnson
The Violent Men
The Violent Men as Sheriff Martin Kenner
The Long Gray Line
The Long Gray Line as Major Thomas
1954
Suddenly
Suddenly as Secret Service Detail Chief Dan Carney
Drum Beat
Drum Beat as Gen. Gilliam
Them!
Them! as Official at D.C. Meeting
A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born as McBride (uncredited)
Executive Suite
Executive Suite as Detective (uncredited)
1953
Dangerous Crossing
Dangerous Crossing as Capt. Peters
The Big Heat
The Big Heat as Lt. Ted Wilks
Gun Belt
Gun Belt as Endicott
The Affairs of Dobie Gillis
The Affairs of Dobie Gillis as Dr. Askit (uncredited)
From Here to Eternity
From Here to Eternity as Army Lieutenant Colonel (uncredited)
1952
Red Planet Mars
Red Planet Mars as President
Don't Bother to Knock
Don't Bother to Knock as Joe the Bartender
Just for You
Just for You as Hank Ross
Assignment: Paris
Assignment: Paris as Biddle, an Editor
Belles on Their Toes
Belles on Their Toes as Kendall Williams (uncredited)
Deadline - U.S.A.
Deadline - U.S.A. as Henry (uncredited)
1951
Elopement
Elopement as Dr. Lucius Brenner (uncredited)