Paul Fix
Paul Fix (March 13, 1901, Dobbs Ferry, New York โ October 14, 1983, Los Angeles, California) was an American film and television character actor, best known for his work in westerns. Fix appeared in more than a hundred movies and dozens of television shows over a 56-year career spanning from 1925 to 1981. In the 1950s, Fix was best known for portraying Marshal Micah Torrance alongside Chuck Connors in The Rifleman. Paul Fix died October 14, 1983, Los Angeles, California, of kidney failure. He was survived by his daughter Marilyn Carey and son-in-law Harry "Dobe" Carey, three grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Supposedly Fix taught John Wayne -- a lifelong friend -- his famous and distinctive "rolling walk" when Wayne was starting out in the business. He wanted something to set him apart, so Fix suggested the rolling gait that became his trademark.
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- 1979 ยทWanda Nevadaas Texas Curly
- 1979 ยทThe Rebelsas Officer
- 1979 ยทHanging by a Threadas Rogers
- 1978 ยทBattlestar Galacticaas Commander Kronus
- 1978 ยทJust Me and Youas The Old Man
- 1977 ยทGrayeagleas Running Wolf
- 1977 ยทHow the West Was Wonas Portagee
- 1977 ยทThe Cityas Jed Haynes
- 1976 ยทQuincy, M.E.as Jason Randall
- 1975 ยทEllery Queenas Capt. Benjamin Blake
- 1975 ยทSwitchas Sheriff
- 1974 ยทThe Rockford Filesas Joe Tooley
- 1974 ยทThe Six Million Dollar Manas Joe Taylor
- 1973 ยทDoc Elliotas Gus Turners
- 1973 ยทCahill: United States Marshalas Old Man
- 1973 ยทPat Garrett & Billy the Kidas Pete Maxwell
- 1973 ยทBarnaby Jonesas Amos Barringer
- 1973 ยทBarnaby Jonesas Alfred Sturmer
- 1973 ยทBarnaby Jonesas Jack Tattnal
- 1973 ยทSet This Town on Fireas Sen. Porter
- 1972 ยทNight of the Lepusas Sheriff Cody
- 1972 ยทThe Streets of San Franciscoas Wade Tillman
- 1972 ยทThe Waltonsas Senator Lucas Avery
- 1972 ยทEmergency!as Maxwell Hart
- 1972 ยทEmergency!as Gus 'Pop' Williams
- 1971 ยทSomething Bigas Chief Yellow Sun
- 1971 ยทOwen Marshall: Counselor at Lawas Dr. Mel Woodruff
- 1971 ยทThe Day They Hanged Kid Curryas Tom Hansen
- 1971 ยทShoot Outas Brakeman
- 1971 ยทThe Boy from Dead Man's Bayouas Cap'n Pierre
- 1971 ยทAlias Smith and Jonesas
- 1970 ยทDirty Dingus Mageeas Crazy Blanket
- 1970 ยทZabriskie Pointas Cafe Owner
- 1970 ยทHouse on Greenapple Roadas Orvie
- 1969 ยทSecrets of the Pirate's Innas Vern Padgett
- 1969 ยทYoung Billy Youngas Charlie
- 1969 ยทThe Undefeatedas General Joe Masters
- 1968 ยทThe Doris Day Showas Senator George Bergson
- 1968 ยทHere's Lucyas Indian Chief
- 1968 ยทThe Outcastsas
- 1968 ยทLand of the Giantsas Dr. Brulle
- 1968 ยทThe Name of the Gameas Old Bob
- 1968 ยทThe Name of the Gameas Judge O'Connor
- 1968 ยทDay of the Evil Gunas Sheriff Kelso
- 1968 ยทThe Ballad of Josieas Alpheus
- 1967 ยทMannixas Johnny Gundersen
- 1967 ยทThe High Chaparralas Cochise
- 1967 ยทThe Guns of Will Sonnettas Olenhaussen - Stableman
- 1967 ยทThe Guns of Will Sonnettas Buck Cobb
- 1967 ยทJudd for the Defenseas
- 1967 ยทWelcome to Hard Timesas Major Munn
- 1967 ยทIronsideas Cripple
- 1967 ยทWinchester '73as Ben McAdam
- 1966 ยทEl Doradoas Dr. Miller
- 1966 ยทFamily Affairas
- 1966 ยทThe Time Tunnelas Henderson
- 1966 ยทStar Trekas Dr. Piper
- 1966 ยทIncident at Phantom Hillas General Hood
- 1966 ยทNevada Smithas Sheriff Bonnell
- 1966 ยทAn Eye for an Eyeas Brian Quince
- 1966 ยทRide Beyond Vengeanceas Hanley
- 1965 ยทThe F.B.I.as Willard Oberley
- 1965 ยทThe F.B.I.as Chester Cranford
- 1965 ยทThe F.B.I.as Matt Williams
- 1965 ยทThe F.B.I.as Farrell
- 1965 ยทThe Wild Wild Westas Judge Blake
- 1965 ยทThe Wild Wild Westas Old Chief
- 1965 ยทThe Big Valleyas Greene
- 1965 ยทThe Big Valleyas Brahma
- 1965 ยทThe Big Valleyas Ben Abbott
- 1965 ยทRun for Your Lifeas Joseph Farrell
- 1965 ยทThe Sons of Katie Elderas Sheriff Billy Wilson
- 1965 ยทShenandoahas Dr. Tom Witherspoon
- 1965 ยทBaby, the Rain Must Fallas Juge Ewing
- 1964 ยทProfiles in Courageas William Brownlow
- 1964 ยทThe Outrageas Indian
- 1964 ยทDaniel Booneas Quonab
- 1964 ยทDaniel Booneas Chief Great Bear
- 1964 ยทVoyage to the Bottom of the Seaas Sam Burke
- 1964 ยทMail Order Brideas Sheriff Jess Linley
- 1963 ยทBob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatreas Hap Collins
- 1963 ยทThe Fugitiveas Dan Martin
- 1962 ยทTo Kill a Mockingbirdas Judge Taylor
- 1962 ยทThe Virginianas Ebberly Packis
- 1962 ยทThe Virginianas Dr. Hinton
- 1962 ยทThe Virginianas Arnold Boyle
- 1962 ยทSam Benedictas
- 1960 ยทThe Andy Griffith Showas Mr. McCabe
- 1959 ยทThe Twilight Zoneas Colbey
- 1959 ยทLaw of the Plainsmanas Mr. Coleman
- 1959 ยทThe DuPont Show with June Allysonas Dr. Abel
- 1959 ยทRiverboatas President Zachary Taylor
- 1959 ยทBonanzaas Barney
- 1959 ยทBonanzaas Buford Sturgis
- 1959 ยทRawhideas
- 1959 ยทRawhideas Ellis Williams
- 1959 ยทGuns, Girls and Gangstersas Lou Largo
- 1958 ยทLawmanas Pop Marraday
- 1958 ยทThe Riflemanas Micah Torrance
- 1958 ยทThe Texanas Bert Gorman
- 1958 ยทBroncoas
- 1958 ยทLafayette Escadrilleas U.S. General
- 1958 ยทThe Notorious Mr. Monksas Benjamin Monks
- 1957 ยทMan in the Shadowas Herb Parker
- 1957 ยทJet Pilotas Maj. Rexford
- 1957 ยทThe Court of Last Resortas
- 1957 ยทThe Devil's Hairpinas Doc Addams
- 1957 ยทThe Restless Gunas Jake Burnett
- 1957 ยทPerry Masonas District Attorney Hale
- 1957 ยทPerry Masonas Prosecutor
- 1957 ยทPerry Masonas Prosecutor Hale
- 1957 ยทWagon Trainas Jake
- 1957 ยทWagon Trainas Amos Billings
- 1957 ยทWagon Trainas Sean Bannon
- 1957 ยทSugarfootas Jim Bradshaw
- 1957 ยทHave Gun, Will Travelas Sheriff Stinchcomb
- 1957 ยทNight Passageas Mr. Feeney
- 1957 ยทMeet McGrawas Wells
- 1956 ยทStagecoach To Furyas Tim O'Connors
- 1956 ยทMan in the Vaultas Herbie
- 1956 ยทGiantas Dr. Horace Lynnton
- 1956 ยทDick Powell's Zane Grey Theatreas Rufus Stuart
- 1956 ยทDick Powell's Zane Grey Theatreas Steven Burkett
- 1956 ยทWire Serviceas Thompson
- 1956 ยทToward the Unknownas Lt. Gen. Bryan Shelby
- 1956 ยทBroken Arrowas Jess Taugus
- 1956 ยทThe Bad Seedas Richard Bravo
- 1956 ยทSantiagoas Trasker
- 1956 ยทStar in the Dustas Mike MacNamara
- 1955 ยทBlood Alleyas Mr. Tso
- 1955 ยทGunsmokeas McCready
- 1955 ยทGunsmokeas Sam Bartell
- 1955 ยทGunsmokeas Greenwood, Sr.
- 1955 ยทGunsmokeas Doc Lacey
- 1955 ยทGunsmokeas Sloan
- 1955 ยทThe Sea Chaseas Max Heinz
- 1955 ยทTop of the Worldas Maj. George French
- 1954 ยทThe Wonderful World of Disneyas Vern Padgett
- 1954 ยทThe Wonderful World of Disneyas Cap'n Pierre
- 1954 ยทLassieas Sam Snow
- 1954 ยทLassieas Jake Palmer
- 1954 ยทThe High and the Mightyas Frank Briscoe
- 1954 ยทJohnny Guitaras Eddie
- 1953 ยทHondoas Major Sherry
- 1953 ยทThe Pepsi-Cola Playhouseas
- 1953 ยทIsland in the Skyas Wally Miller
- 1953 ยทDevil's Canyonas Prison Guard (uncredited)
- 1953 ยทFair Wind to Javaas Wilson
- 1953 ยทStar of Texasas Luke Andrews
- 1952 ยทThe Abbott and Costello Showas Lefty the Shiv
- 1952 ยทRide the Man Downas Ray Cavanaugh
- 1952 ยทThe Ford Television Theatreas
- 1952 ยทThe Ford Television Theatreas Franklin
- 1952 ยทCavalcade of Americaas Mr. Barton
- 1952 ยทAdventures of Supermanas Ollie
- 1952 ยทAdventures of Supermanas Gangster in Montage (archive footage)
- 1952 ยทAdventures of Supermanas Fingers
- 1952 ยทDenver and Rio Grandeas Engineer Moynihan
- 1951 ยทWarpathas Pvt. Fiore
- 1951 ยทSchlitz Playhouse of Starsas Barber
- 1951 ยทRacket Squadas
- 1951 ยทBullfighter and the Ladyas Joseph Jamison (uncredited)
- 1950 ยทCalifornia Passageas Whalen
- 1950 ยทSurrenderas Deputy Williams
- 1950 ยทForce of Evilas Bill Ficco
- 1949 ยทFighting Man of the Plainsas Yancey
- 1949 ยทShe Wore a Yellow Ribbonas Gunrunner (uncredited)
- 1949 ยทThe Lone Rangeras Silk
- 1949 ยทThe Fighting Kentuckianas Beau Merritt
- 1949 ยทHellfireas Dusty Stoner
- 1948 ยทWake of the Red Witchas Antonio 'Ripper' Arrezo
- 1948 ยทThe Plunderersas Calico
- 1948 ยทAngel in Exileas Carl Spitz
- 1948 ยทRed Riveras Teeler Yacey
- 1947 ยทTycoonas Joe
- 1947 ยทAngel and the Badmanas Mouse Marr (uncredited)
- 1945 ยทDakotaas Carp
- 1945 ยทBack to Bataanas Bindle Jackson
- 1945 ยทFlame of Barbary Coastas Calico Jim
- 1945 ยทGrissly's Millionsas Lewis Bentley
- 1944 ยทTall in the Saddleas Bob Clews
- 1944 ยทThe Fighting Seabeesas Ding Jacobs
- 1943 ยทIn Old Oklahomaas Cherokee Kid
- 1943 ยทThe Unknown Guestas Fain
- 1943 ยทCaptive Wild Womanas Gruen
- 1943 ยทBombardieras Big Guy
- 1942 ยทSherlock Holmes and the Secret Weaponas Mueller (uncredited)
- 1942 ยทMug Townas Marco
- 1942 ยทPittsburghas Burnside (Mine Operator)
- 1942 ยทThat Other Womanas Nick
- 1942 ยทHitler- Dead or Aliveas Joe 'The Book' Conway
- 1942 ยทHighways by Nightas Gabby
- 1942 ยทEscape from Crimeas Dude Merrill
- 1942 ยทKid Glove Killeras Allison Stacy (uncredited)
- 1942 ยทAlias Boston Blackieas Steve Caveroni
- 1942 ยทSleepytime Galas Johnny Gatto
- 1942 ยทSouth of Santa Feas Joe Keenan / Harmon
- 1942 ยทJail House Bluesas Danny
- 1941 ยทA Missouri Outlawas Mark Roberts
- 1941 ยทGangs Of The Cityas Scat
- 1941 ยทDown Mexico Wayas Henchman Davis
- 1941 ยทUnfinished Businessas Reporter
- 1941 ยทHold That Ghostas Lefty (uncredited)
- 1941 ยทRoar of the Pressas 'Sparrow' McGraun
- 1940 ยทTrail of the Vigilantesas Lefty
- 1940 ยทThe Great Plane Robberyas Nick Harmon
- 1940 ยทThe Fargo Kidas Deuce Mallory
- 1940 ยทGlamour for Saleas Louis Manell
- 1940 ยทTriple Justiceas Cleary
- 1940 ยทBlack Diamondsas Matthews
- 1940 ยทThe Ghost Breakersas Frenchy Duval
- 1940 ยทThe Crooked Roadas Nick Romero
- 1940 ยทDr. Cyclopsas Dr. Mendoza
- 1940 ยทVirginia Cityas Murrell's Henchman (uncredited)
- 1940 ยทOutside the Three-Mile Limitas Bill Swanson
- 1940 ยทStrange Cargoas Benet (uncredited)
- 1940 ยทBlack Fridayas William Kane
- 1939 ยทTwo Thoroughbredsas Stablemaster
- 1939 ยทHeroes in Blueas Thug
- 1939 ยทThose High Grey Wallsas Nightingale
- 1939 ยทThey All Come Outas Varney (uncredited)
- 1939 ยทMutiny on the Blackhawkas Jock - a Sailor
- 1939 ยทBehind Prison Gatesas Convict Petey Ryan
- 1939 ยทNews Is Made at Nightas Joe Luddy
- 1939 ยทHeritage of the Desertas Henchman Chick Chance
- 1939 ยทThe Girl and the Gambleras Charlie
- 1939 ยทUndercover Doctoras Monk Jackson
- 1939 ยทCode of the Streetsas Tommy Shay
- 1939 ยทAlmost a Gentlemanas Kidnapper
- 1939 ยทStar Reporteras Clipper
- 1938 ยทCrime Takes a Holidayas Louie
- 1938 ยทThe Night Hawkas Spider
- 1938 ยทKing of Alcatrazas 'Nails' Miller
- 1938 ยทSmashing the Racketsas Maxie
- 1938 ยทThe Crowd Roarsas Joe the Warehouse Bodyguard (uncredited)
- 1938 ยทCrime Ringas Slim
- 1938 ยทThe Saint in New Yorkas Phil Farrell (Uncredited)
- 1938 ยทMr. Moto's Gambleas Gangster (Uncredited)
- 1938 ยทWhen G-Men Step Inas Clip Phillips, Fred's Henchman
- 1938 ยทWalking Down Broadwayas Man in Baccarat Club Bar
- 1938 ยทMannequinas Smooch Hanrahan (Uncredited)
- 1937 ยทDaughter of Shanghaias Miles
- 1937 ยทDaughter of Shanghaias Miles (uncredited)
- 1937 ยทPaid to Danceas Nifty
- 1937 ยทHot Wateras Horner (uncredited)
- 1937 ยทThe Game That Killsas Dick Adams
- 1937 ยทSouls at Seaas Violinist
- 1937 ยทOn Such a Nightas Maxie Barnes
- 1937 ยทIt Can't Last Foreveras Mikey
- 1937 ยทBorder Cafeas Doley
- 1937 ยทArmored Caras Slim
- 1937 ยทKing of Gamblersas Charlie
- 1937 ยทHer Husband Liesas Lefty Harkis
- 1937 ยทWoman in Distressas Emory
- 1936 ยทAfter the Thin Manas Phil Byrnes / Ralph West
- 1936 ยทThe Plot Thickensas Joe
- 1936 ยทWanted: Jane Turneras Crowley's Henchman (uncredited)
- 1936 ยทWintersetas Joe
- 1936 ยทThe Accusing Fingeras "Twitchy" Burke, the killer thief
- 1936 ยทTwo in a Crowdas Bonelli's Henchman
- 1936 ยทPhantom Patrolas Henchman Jo-Jo Regan
- 1936 ยทThe Road to Gloryas Rigaud
- 1936 ยทYellowstoneas Dynamite
- 1936 ยทStraight from the Shoulderas Trigger Benson
- 1936 ยทCharlie Chan at the Race Trackas Lefty
- 1936 ยท36 Hours to Killas Gangster
- 1936 ยทNavy Bornas Joe Vezie
- 1936 ยทThe Ex-Mrs. Bradfordas Lou Pender (uncredited)
- 1936 ยทThe Prisoner of Shark Islandas David Herold
- 1936 ยทThe Bridge of Sighsas Harrison Courtney, Jr. aka Harry West
- 1935 ยทBulldog Courageas Bailey
- 1935 ยทBar 20 Rides Againas Gila
- 1935 ยทThe Eagle's Broodas Steve
- 1935 ยทValley of Wanted Menas Mike Masters
- 1935 ยทHis Fighting Bloodas Phil Elliott (Tom's Brother)
- 1935 ยทThe Throwbackas Spike Travis
- 1935 ยทDon't Bet on Blondesas Man Betting $2500 on Caprice (Uncredited)
- 1935 ยทMen Without Namesas The Kid
- 1935 ยทLet 'em Have Itas Sam
- 1935 ยทThe Desert Trailas Jim
- 1935 ยทRecklessas Man on Mechanical Horse (uncredited)
- 1935 ยทThe Crimson Trailas Paul - Bellair Ranch Hand
- 1935 ยทMutiny Aheadas Teeter Smith
- 1934 ยทThe World Accusesas John Weymouth
- 1934 ยทRocky Rhodesas Joe Hilton
- 1933 ยทFargo Expressas Mort Clark
- 1933 ยทThe Devil's Mateas Maloney
- 1933 ยทThe Avengeras Vickers
- 1933 ยทThe Important Witnessas Tony
- 1933 ยทEmergency Callas Dr. Mason (uncredited)
- 1933 ยทThe Sphinxas Dave Werner
- 1933 ยทSomewhere in Sonoraas Bart Leadly
- 1933 ยทZoo in Budapestas Heinie
- 1932 ยทThe Racing Strainas King Kelly
- 1932 ยทThe Night of June 13as Reporter (uncredited)
- 1932 ยทLife Beginsas Anxious Expectant Father (uncredited)
- 1932 ยทThe Last Mileas Eddie Werner... Cell 8
- 1932 ยทScarfaceas Hood with Gaffney (uncredited)
- 1932 ยทDancers in the Darkas Benny
- 1932 ยทSouth of the Rio Grandeas Juan Olivarez
- 1932 ยทFree Eatsas Elvira
- 1931 ยทBad Girlas Nervous Expectant Father (uncredited)
- 1931 ยทYoung as You Feelas Desk Clerk
- 1931 ยทThe Good Bad Girlas Roach
- 1931 ยทThe Fighting Sheriffas Jack Cameron
- 1931 ยทThree Girls Lostas Tony Halcomb (uncredited)
- 1931 ยทThe Avengeras Juan Murietta (uncredited)
- 1930 ยทHungarian Rhapsodyas Young Gypsy
- 1929 ยทLucky Staras Joe
- 1928 ยทThe First Kissas Ezra Talbot
- 1926 ยทHoodoo Ranchas
- 1925 ยทThe Perfect Clownas Bellhop (uncredited)