Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
June 23, 1892
Died
August 15, 1974 (age 82)
Place of Birth
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Also Known As
Edmund Fessenden Cobb
Edmund F. Cobb
Edmind F. Cobb
Edwin F. Cobb
Edmond Cobb
Edmund Cobb
Known For
TV
Have Gun, Will Travel
Miner
1957
TV
Tombstone Territory
Cobbs
1957
Film
The Egyptian
Patient
1954
TV
Adventures of Superman
Lafe Reiser
1952
Film
Alias Boston Blackie
Police Dispatcher Sergeant (uncredited)
1942
TV
The Cisco Kid
Henchman Larry
1950
TV
The Cisco Kid
Brady
1950
TV
The Cisco Kid
Mr. Adams
1950
TV
The Cisco Kid
Henchman Martin - Fake Pancho
1950
TV
The Cisco Kid
John Holden
1950
TV
Western von gestern
2. Bombenleger
1978
Film
Citizen Kane
Inquirer Reporter (uncredited)
1941
TV
Casey Jones
Mayo Tilton (uncredited)
1957
Film
Double Indemnity
Train Conductor (uncredited)
1944
Film
Calamity Jane
Barfly (uncredited)
1953
Film
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Soldier (uncredited)
1939
Film
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Senator Gower (uncredited)
1939
Film
Naughty Marietta
Mercenary Scout (uncredited)
1935
Film
His Girl Friday
Cop (uncredited)
1940
Film
Confidence Girl
Detective Lieutenant Cobb, with pipe
1952
Filmography
1978TVWestern von gesternas 2. Bombenleger1966FilmJohnny Renoas Townsman1966FilmBat Men of Africaas Craddock1965FilmThe Bounty Killeras Townsman1962FilmThe Underwater Cityas Meade (uncredited)1962FilmTales of Terroras Driver ("Morella")1959FilmThe Atomic Submarineas Passerby (uncredited)1958FilmThe Last Hurrahas Man (uncredited)1958FilmSubmarine Seahawkas Officer1958FilmThe Bonnie Parker Storyas Bartender (uncredited)1957FilmThe Amazing Colossal Manas Dr. McDermott1957FilmMotorcycle Gangas Attville Cafe Manager1957TVTombstone Territoryas Cobbs1957TVCasey Jonesas Mayo Tilton (uncredited)1957TVHave Gun, Will Travelas Miner1956FilmFriendly Persuasionas Operator (uncredited)1956FilmThe Oklahoma Womanas Deputy Sam1956FilmHidden Gunsas Ben Williams1956FilmRunaway Daughtersas Private Detective1955FilmThe Desperate Hoursas Mr. Walling1955FilmApache Ambush1955FilmLay That Rifle Downas Sheriff Cushing1955FilmTimber Country Troubleas Sheriff1955FilmThe Violent Menas Anchor Rider (uncredited)1954FilmBlack Tuesdayas Bank Safe Deposit Box Guard (uncredited)1954FilmBroken Lanceas Court Clerk (uncredited)1954FilmThe Egyptianas Patient1954FilmThe Raidas Stationmaster (uncredited)1954FilmMan with the Steel Whipas Lee, Buckboard Driver [Chs. 2, 3]1954FilmRiver of No Returnas Barber (uncredited)1953FilmCalamity Janeas Barfly (uncredited)1953FilmCanadian Mounties vs. Atomic Invadersas Warner1952FilmToughest Man in Arizona1952TVAdventures of Supermanas Lafe Reiser1952FilmHellgateas Frank (uncredited)1952FilmConfidence Girlas Detective Lieutenant Cobb, with pipe1952FilmCarson Cityas Workman (uncredited)1951FilmDetective Storyas Ed (uncredited)1951FilmGovernment Agents vs Phantom Legionas Turner1951FilmMontana Desperadoas Jim Berry1951FilmBlazing Bulletsas Sheriff1950FilmFrisco Tornadoas 1st Stage Driver1950TVThe Cisco Kidas Henchman Larry1950FilmDesperadoes of the Westas Bowers1950FilmWinchester '73as Target Watcher (uncredited)1950FilmHills of Oklahomaas Rancher Johnson1950FilmThe Gunfighteras Citizen (uncredited)1950FilmComanche Territoryas Ed1950FilmThe Arizona Cowboyas Sheriff Fuller1950FilmThe Vanishing Westerneras Mort1950FilmThe Girl from San Lorenzoas The Phoney Pancho1949FilmSquadron of Doomas Nicolai1949FilmSan Antone Ambushas Marshal Kennedy1949FilmThe James Brothers of Missourias The Sheriff [Chs. 6-8]1949FilmTake One False Stepas Policeman (uncredited)1949FilmThe Wyoming Banditas Deputy Marshal1949FilmThe Daring Caballeroas Marshal J.B. Scott1949FilmCanadian Pacificas Jim (uncredited)1949FilmChallenge of the Rangeas Henchman (archive footage) (uncredited)1949FilmGun Law Justiceas Sheriff1949FilmSheriff of Wichitaas U.S. Marshal James1948FilmThe Far Frontieras Sheriff1948FilmHidden Dangeras Sheriff1948FilmMovies Are Adventureas George (uncredited)1948FilmThe Golden Eyeas Miner (uncredited)1948FilmThe Return of Wildfireas Ranch Hand (uncredited)1948FilmThe Street with No Nameas Desk Sergeant (Uncredited)1948FilmFeudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'as Stage Driver1948FilmRiver Ladyas Rider1948FilmCarson City Raidersas Old Sheriff1948FilmHeart of Virginiaas Gas Station Attendant1948FilmThe Bold Frontiersmanas Deputy Pete1948FilmTex Granger: Midnight Rider of the Plainsas Eddie (uncredited)1948FilmG-Men Never Forgetas R.J. Cook1947FilmThe Wistful Widow of Wagon Gapas Lem1947FilmJesse James Rides Againas Wilkie1947FilmFlashing Gunsas Sheriff Ed Newman1947FilmRobin Hood Of Texasas Deliveryman1947FilmOregon Trail Scoutsas Henchman Jack1947FilmLand of the Lawlessas Hank1947FilmLaw of the Canyonas T.D. Wilson (uncredited)1947FilmBuffalo Bill Rides Againas Henchman Morgan1947FilmYankee Fakiras Townsman Reading Paper1947FilmLast Frontier Uprisingas Sheriff Hanlon1947FilmSon of Zorroas Stockton1946FilmRenegade Girlas Sergeant James1946FilmStagecoach to Denveras Henchman Duke1946FilmSanta Fe Uprisingas Madison Pike1946FilmRio Grande Raidersas Frank Harding1946FilmRustler's Round-upas Victor Todd1946FilmRed River Renegadesas Mark Webster1946FilmThe Walls Came Tumbling Downas Detective1946FilmThe El Paso Kidas Sheriff Frank Stoner1946FilmSun Valley Cycloneas Luce1946FilmGalloping Thunderas Henchman Barstow (uncredited)1946FilmSong of Arizonaas Sheriff Jim Clark1946FilmHiss and Yellas Policeman (uncredited)1946FilmRoaring Rangersas Taggart (uncredited)1946FilmDays of Buffalo Billas Banker Jacob Lewis1946FilmThe Scarlet Horsemanas Kyle1945FilmThe Cherokee Flashas Jones1945FilmFrontier Feudas Homesteader Nat1945FilmSunset in El Doradoas Prospector1945FilmBlazing the Western Trailas Sheriff Turner1945FilmMan from Oklahomaas Henchman Ferguson1945FilmBad Men of the Borderas Roy1945FilmRenegades of the Rio Grandeas Henchman Karl Holbrook1945FilmFlame of Barbary Coastas Townsman1945FilmThe Phantom Speaksas Execution Official (Uncredited)1945FilmEscape in the Fogas Detective (uncredited)1945FilmRough Ridin' Justiceas Harris (uncredited)1945FilmThe Navajo Trailas Jack Farr1944FilmHouse of Frankensteinas Coachman (uncredited)1944FilmSong of the Rangeas Thomas 'Tom' Manning1944FilmFaces in the Fogas Juror1944FilmThe Missing Juroras Police Detective Cahan (uncredited)1944FilmLaw of the Valleyas Dan Stanton1944FilmThe Old Texas Trailas Joe Gardner, posing as Jim Wiley1944FilmWest of the Rio Grandeas Henchman Curly1944FilmRaiders of Ghost Cityas Henchman Rawhide1944FilmCall of the Rockiesas Workman1944FilmDouble Indemnityas Train Conductor (uncredited)1944FilmThe Last Horsemanas Waco posing as Bill Rogan (uncredited)1944FilmThe Great Alaskan Mysteryas Miner Worker Preparing Ambush1944FilmLaw Menas Slade1944FilmOutlaws of Santa Feas Marshal Billings1944FilmSundown Valleyas Frank (uncredited)1944FilmSweethearts of the U.S.A.as Ghost of Captain Kidd1944FilmRaiders of the Borderas McGee1943FilmCalifornia Joeas Henchman1943FilmThe Phantomas Grogan (uncredited)1943FilmThe Texas Kidas Scully1943FilmMystery Broadcastas Detective (uncredited)1943FilmSilver City Raidersas Henchman Ringo1943FilmOutlaws of Stampede Passas Henchman Hank1943FilmOklahoma Outlawsas Doolin (uncredited)1943FilmDestroyeras 1st Workman1943FilmSix Gun Gospelas Henchman Waco1943FilmThe Stranger From Pecosas Bert Salem1943FilmMission to Moscowas Heckler (uncredited)1943FilmSaddles and Sagebrushas Henchman Cutter1943FilmSagebrush Lawas Bill Lanning1943FilmThe Ghost Rideras Henchman Zach Saddler1943FilmMurder in Times Squareas Detective1943FilmPower of the Pressas Process Server (uncredited)1942FilmThe Old Chisholm Trailas Joe Rankin1942FilmX Marks the Spotas Officer Riley (uncredited)1942FilmRiding Through Nevadaas Sheriff1942FilmThe Lone Prairieas Sheriff1942FilmDeep in the Heart of Texasas Lieutenant Matthews1942FilmThe Glass Keyas Reporter Carrying Papers (uncredited)1942FilmSabotage Squadas Officer Brody1942FilmThe Cyclone Kidas Rancher Carson1942FilmThe Devil's Trailas Henchman Sid Howland1942FilmDown Rio Grande Wayas Henchman Stoner1942FilmAlias Boston Blackieas Police Dispatcher Sergeant (uncredited)1942FilmThe Affairs of Jimmy Valentineas Police Sergeant1942FilmTwo Yanks in Trinidadas Plainclothesman (uncredited)1942FilmHeart of the Rio Grandeas Bartender (uncredited)1942FilmShut My Big Mouthas Stage Line Agent1942FilmThe Lone Star Vigilantesas Sergeant Charley Cobb1941FilmDick Tracy vs. Crime Inc.as Police Guard at Chandler's Gate1941FilmGo West, Young Ladyas Stagecoach Guard1941FilmThe Officer and the Ladyas Police Lieutenant (uncredited)1941FilmTexasas Rancher Blaire1941FilmTonto Basin Outlawsas Henchman Jim Stark1941FilmPrairie Strangeras Dr. Westridge1941FilmMan from Montanaas Dakota, Thompson Ranch Foreman1941FilmThe Pittsburgh Kidas (uncredited)1941FilmI Was a Prisoner on Devil's Islandas Quarry Guard1941FilmThe Son of Davy Crockettas Henchman Lance1941FilmRiders of Death Valleyas Salty1941FilmThe Medico of Painted Springsas Sheriff1941FilmHands Across the Rockiesas Ranger1941FilmThe Return of Daniel Booneas Henderson1941FilmCitizen Kaneas Inquirer Reporter (uncredited)1941FilmNorth from the Lone Staras Dusty Daggett1941FilmBack in the Saddleas Rancher Williams1941FilmMeet John Doeas Cop Guarding Ann (uncredited)1941FilmThe Lone Wolf Takes a Chanceas Cop In Charge of Vault Opening1941FilmSo You Won't Squawkas A policeman1941FilmAcross the Sierrasas Mac Fawcett1941FilmWyoming Wildcatas Duke Edwards1940FilmThe Wildcat of Tucsonas Seth Harper1940FilmTrail of the Vigilantesas Rider1940FilmPony Postas George Barber1940FilmThe Green Archeras Stevens / Agent 4-X / Thug Pilot1940FilmPrairie Schoonersas Blacksmith Rusty1940FilmMelody Ranchas Autry Voter Complaining to Pop1940FilmHow High Is Up?as Construction Foreman (uncredited)1940FilmDeadwood Dickas Dan Steele1940FilmWinners of the Westas Maddox1940FilmOne Man's Lawas Red Mathews1940FilmMen Without Soulsas Harmon (uncredited)1940FilmDark Commandas Juror #31940FilmBlazing Six Shootersas Sheriff1940FilmThe Lone Wolf Strikesas Cop in Cellar1940FilmWest of Carson Cityas Stagedriver Sleepy (as Eddie Cobb)1940FilmHis Girl Fridayas Cop (uncredited)1939FilmZorro's Fighting Legionas Manuel Gonzalez1939FilmThe Stranger from Texasas Henchman Carver1939FilmMr. Smith Goes to Washingtonas Senator Gower (uncredited)1939FilmRiders of Black Riveras Colt Foster - Henchman1939FilmOutpost of the Mountiesas Burke1939FilmDick Tracy's G-Menas Lt. Reynolds1939FilmThe Hunchback of Notre Dameas Soldier (uncredited)1939FilmThe Man from Sundownas Henchman Roper1939FilmWestern Caravansas Henchman Tex1939FilmDaredevils of the Red Circleas Oil Field Foreman1939FilmBlue Montana Skiesas Joe Brennan1939FilmLet Us Liveas Fingerprint Man (uncredited)1939FilmNorth of the Yukonas RCMP Cpl. Hawley1939FilmTwelve Crowded Hoursas Pool Hall Proprietor (uncredited)1939FilmThe Lone Wolf Spy Huntas Detective with Note (uncredited)1939FilmThe Phantom Creepsas Army Sergeant1938FilmWest of the Santa Feas Henchman Barlow1938FilmJuvenile Courtas Cop at Drug Store (uncredited)1938FilmColorado Trailas Cameron1938FilmI'm from the Cityas Red, Ranch Hand1938FilmSouth of Arizonaas Henchman Dorn1938FilmWest of Cheyenneas Henchman Dirkin1938FilmThe Fighting Devil Dogsas Henchman Ellis1938FilmLaw of the Plainsas Slagle1938FilmCall of the Rockiesas Barlow1938FilmCondemned Womenas Detective1938FilmState Policeas Miner1938FilmGold Is Where You Find Itas Miner (uncredited)1938FilmCattle Raiders1938FilmSergeant Murphyas Gruff's Adjutant1937FilmWild Horse Rodeoas Hank Bain1937FilmOutlaws of the Prairieas Jed Stevens (as Eddie Cobb)1937FilmSpringtime in the Rockiesas Sheriff1937FilmMurder in Greenwich Villageas City Cop1937FilmThe Game That Killsas Policeman1937FilmEmpty Holstersas Sheriff Cal Hardin1937FilmOne Man Justiceas Tex Wiley1937FilmTwo-Fisted Sheriffas Deputy Jim1937FilmSmoke Tree Rangeas Sandy1937FilmBorder Cafeas Chuck (uncredited)1937FilmThe Cherokee Stripas Link Carter1937FilmThe Frame-Upas George Andrews (uncredited)1937FilmYou Can't Buy Luckas Detective (uncredited)1937FilmLand Beyond the Lawas Mason1937FilmThe Mighty Treveas Slego1936FilmCalifornia Mailas Roy Banton1936FilmThe Sunday Round-Upas Jack Higgins1936FilmThe Fugitive Sheriffas Wally1936FilmCode of the Rangeas Ed Randall1936FilmRide 'Em Cowboyas Red Harrity (uncredited)1936FilmShakedownas Cop (uncredited)1936FilmShow Boat1936FilmDarkest Africaas Craddock1936FilmThe Adventures of Frank Merriwellas Pete1935FilmBulldog Courageas Cal Jepson1935FilmThe Cheyenne Tornadoas Pete Lang1935FilmStormyas Brakeman (uncredited)1935Film3 Kids and a Queenas Cop1935FilmCappy Ricks Returnsas Thug (uncredited)1935FilmThe Adventures of Rex and Rintyas Jones1935FilmDanger Trailsas Hank Wilson (as Eddie Cobb)1935FilmLightning Triggersas Blackie (as Ed Cobb)1935FilmRiding Wildas John Jones (as Eddie Cobb)1935FilmRustler's Paradiseas Larry Martin1935FilmThe Miracle Rideras Vining1935FilmNaughty Mariettaas Mercenary Scout (uncredited)1935FilmTracy Ridesas Ned Hampton1935FilmArizona Bad Manas Sonny Karns - Gunman1935FilmRustlers of Red Dogas Henchman Buck [Chs. 1-2, 6-9, 11-12]1934FilmThe Westerneras Joe Allen1934FilmThe Law of the Wildas Henchman Jim Luger1934FilmThe Red Rideras Johnny Snow1934FilmSmoking Gunsas Henchman1934FilmThe Vanishing Shadowas Kent1934FilmI'll Tell the Worldas Detective1934FilmThe Crime of Helen Stanleyas Electrician (uncredited)1934FilmThe Rawhide Terroras Al - Sheriff1934FilmPirate Treasureas Bert1933FilmGordon of Ghost Cityas Cowhand Scotty1933FilmDeadwood Passas 'Mileaway' Thomas1933FilmKiss of Arabyas Taleb1933FilmClancy of the Mountedas Constable Kelcy1932FilmThe Lost Specialas Spike1932FilmThe Fourth Horsemanas Slim1932FilmMovie Crazyas Bill, Harold's Classmate (Uncredited)1932FilmCome On, Tarzanas Injun - Cowhand1932FilmRide Him, Cowboyas Bob Webb (uncredited)1932FilmHeroes of the Westas Bart Eaton1932FilmTangled Fortunesas Buck Logan1932FilmHuman Targetsas Remsden1931FilmBranded Menas Townsman Giving Directions1931FilmThe Arizona Terroras Pete - Henchman1931FilmLaw of the Rio Grandeas 'The Blanco Kid'1931FilmWild Horseas Gil Davis1930FilmBreed of the Westas Tom Hardy - Henchman (as Edwin Cobb)1930FilmThe Indians Are Comingas Bill Williams1930FilmWhat Men Wantas Party Boy1930FilmBeyond the Rio Grandeas Dick1930FilmDames Ahoyas Marine1928FilmYoung Whirlwindas Jack1928FilmThe Fightin' Redheadas Tom Reynolds1928FilmThe Hound of Silver Creekas Jack Brooks1928FilmThe Four-Footed Rangeras Jack Dunne1928FilmThe Call of the Heartas Jerry Wilson1927FilmFangs of Destinyas Jerry Matthews1927FilmWolf's Trailas Captain Tom Grant1927FilmThe Courage of Collinsas Constable Collins1927FilmThe Man Tameras Tommy Ryan1927FilmThe Two Fisteras Officer Field1926FilmMartin of the Mounted1926FilmThe Man from Oklahomaas Lynn Durant1926FilmDog of Dogsas Jack Hale1926FilmThe Show Cowpuncheras Angus Dickinson - the Bronco Buster1926FilmDog Scentsas Tom Martin1926FilmThe Saddle Tramp1926FilmGeneral Custer at the Little Big Hornas Captain Harry Page1926FilmThe Terroras Jim Hatley1926FilmFour Square Steveas Steve1926FilmThe Scrappin' Kidas Cliff Barrowes1926FilmLooking for Troubleas Phil Curtis1926FilmThe Galloping Cowboyas Jack Perry (Bill's Cousin)1925FilmThe Burning Trailas Tommy Corliss1925FilmBashful Whirlwindas Bob Evans1925FilmLoaded Diceas Dice Allen1924FilmCalifornia in '49as Cal Coleman1924FilmCupid's Rustleras Victim of a Crooked Card Game1924FilmDays of '49as Cal Coleman1923FilmThe Miracle Babyas Jim Starke1923FilmThe Law Rustlersas Harry Hartley1923FilmRiders of the Rangeas Martin Lethbridge1921FilmFinders Keepersas Paul Rutledge1918FilmThe Deciding Kiss1918FilmSocial Briarsas Jim Kane1917FilmMoral Courageas Walter Green1916FilmA Little Volunteeras Frank Sinclaire1916FilmCaptain Jinks of the Horse Marinesas Charlie La Martine1915FilmThe Circular Pathas The Other Man1915FilmThe Clutch of Circumstanceas Eli Turner1914FilmAcross the Borderas Ranger Curley Smith1912FilmA Pueblo Legendas A Rider