Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
February 26, 1897
Died
February 23, 1969 (age 71)
Place of Birth
Newkirk, Oklahoma, USA
Also Known As
Frank Birney Ellis
Frank Ellie
Frank B. Ellis
Frank Ellis
Biography
Frank Ellis was born on February 26, 1897 in Newkirk, Oklahoma, USA as Frank Birney Ellis. He was an actor, known for The Desert Demon (1925), The Fighting Sheriff (1925) and Trails of Danger (1930). He died on February 23, 1969 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Known For
TV
Have Gun, Will Travel
Townsman (uncredited)
1957
TV
Room 104
Mr. Mulvahill
2017
Film
To Kill a Mockingbird
Juror (uncredited)
1962
Film
Billy the Kid's Smoking Guns
Carter
1942
Film
Buck Rogers
Kane Soldier
1939
TV
Anna Lee
Billy Hooper
1994
Film
My Darling Clementine
Barfly (uncredited)
1946
Film
Western Union
Camp Defender
1941
Film
Land of the Open Range
Henchman Dode
1942
Film
Mysterious Island
Pirate
1951
Film
Billy the Kid in Santa Fe
Henchman Hank Baxter
1941
Film
The Cowboy and the Lady
Party Guest (uncredited)
1938
Film
The Green Hornet Strikes Again!
Bill, Steel Mill Guard
1940
Film
Frontier Fugitives
Mert Donner
1945
Film
Sergeants 3
Barfly (uncredited)
1962
Film
The Lone Ranger Rides Again
Joe Parker
1939
Film
Undercover Man
Henchman
1942
Film
Ride Him, Cowboy
Hawk Henchman (uncredited)
1932
Film
Three Rogues
Deputy (uncredited)
1931
Film
Two Fisted Justice
Harve, Henchman
1943
Filmography
2024FilmLaurel & Hardy: Year Twoas (archive footage) (uncredited)2017TVRoom 104as Mr. Mulvahill1994TVAnna Leeas Billy Hooper1964FilmBullet for a Badmanas Card Player (uncredited)1964FilmThe Solid Gold Girlas Barfly1962FilmTo Kill a Mockingbirdas Juror (uncredited)1962FilmSergeants 3as Barfly (uncredited)1958FilmMan from God's Countryas Townsman (uncredited)1957TVHave Gun, Will Travelas Townsman (uncredited)1954FilmThe Yellow Mountainas (uncredited)1953FilmThe Great Jesse James Raidas Sheriff1952FilmSon of Geronimoas Jed Hardy (ch 1) (uncredited)1952FilmThe Old Westas (uncredited)1952FilmBlackhawkas Hendrickson [Chs. 1-2, 4, 8-9]1952FilmKing of the Congoas Ivan1951FilmMan in the Saddle1951FilmMysterious Islandas Pirate1951FilmRoar of the Iron Horseas Bat - Henchman1950FilmShort Grassas Townsman (uncredited)1950FilmCody of the Pony Expressas Durk1949FilmCowboy and the Prizefighteras Sheriff1949FilmJoe Palooka in the Counterpunchas Policeman1948FilmThe Valiant Hombreas Henchman Duffy1948FilmTex Granger: Midnight Rider of the Plainsas Crane (uncredited)1948FilmThe Westward Trailas Stableman Taggart1948FilmDeadlineas Henry Blake1948FilmAlbuquerqueas Posseman (uncredited)1947FilmStage to Mesa Cityas Stocker1946FilmSon of the Guardsmanas Morgan (uncredited)1946FilmMy Darling Clementineas Barfly (uncredited)1946FilmOverland Ridersas Henchman Cherokee1946FilmPrairie Badmenas Bill Thompson1946FilmGentlemen With Gunsas Burly Henchman1946FilmSwing, Cowboy, Swingas Frank Lawson1946FilmAmbush Trailas Henchman Owens1945FilmFrontier Fugitivesas Mert Donner1945FilmAlong Came Jonesas Barfly (uncredited)1945FilmEnemy of the Lawas Red1945FilmShadows of Deathas Frisco1945FilmGun Smokeas Henchman Deuce1944FilmOath of Vengeanceas Murdered Cowhand Vic1944FilmWild Horse Phantomas Kallen1944FilmOutlaw Roundupas Sam Panzer1944FilmWestward Boundas Henchman Judd1943FilmDeath Valley Rangersas Henchman1943FilmBoss of Rawhideas Jim Davis1943FilmDevil Ridersas Henchman1943FilmMan from Music Mountainas Rancher1943FilmThe Underdogas Old Timer (uncredited)1943FilmRaiders of Red Gapas Jed1943FilmTrail of Terroras Joe1943FilmBlazing Frontieras Tragg Deputy Biff1943FilmBlack Market Rustlersas Henchman Kyper1943FilmCattle Stampedeas Elkins1943FilmLaw of the Saddleas Vic Dawson1943FilmCowboy Commandosas Henchman Mario1943FilmWestern Cycloneas Ranch Henchman1943FilmFugitive of the Plainsas Dirk1943FilmCarson City Cycloneas Frank Shepherd1943FilmWild Horse Rustlersas Jake Greene1943FilmTwo Fisted Justiceas Harve, Henchman1942FilmTrail Ridersas Alton Henchman1942FilmOutlaws of Boulder Passas Ringo1942FilmThe Mysterious Rideras Henchman1942FilmHeart of the Golden Westas Rancher1942FilmLittle Joe, the Wrangleras Miner1942FilmUndercover Manas Henchman1942FilmTexas to Bataanas Ken Richards1942FilmPhantom Killeras Kelsey1942FilmBandit Rangeras Dorn1942FilmDeep in the Heart of Texasas Barfly1942FilmOverland Mailas Townsman1942FilmSunset Serenadeas Party Guest1942FilmArizona Stage Coachas Dan1942FilmPrairie Palsas Henchman1942FilmSheriff of Sage Valleyas Rancher1942FilmThundering Hoofsas Henchman Carver1942FilmSons of the Pioneersas Cowhand at Dance1942FilmTexas Trouble Shootersas Henchman Duke1942FilmCome on Dangeras Henchman1942FilmIn Old Californiaas Wagon Driver1942FilmDown Texas Wayas Henchman Red1942FilmBilly the Kid's Smoking Gunsas Carter1942FilmRolling Down the Great Divideas Rancher Opposing Vigilantism (uncredited)1942FilmLand of the Open Rangeas Henchman Dode1942FilmLawless Plainsmenas Henchman Jim1942FilmRock River Renegadesas Henchman Chuck1942FilmWild Bill Hickok Ridesas Man at Citizen's Meeting1942FilmBelow the Borderas Henchman1942FilmThe Lone Rider and the Banditas Zeke1942FilmTexas Man Huntas Henchman Hank Smith1941FilmThe Lone Rider Fights Backas Gandon1941FilmArizona Cycloneas Henchman1941FilmThe Bandit Trailas Al1941FilmBilly the Kid Wantedas Henchman Bart1941FilmTwilight on the Trailas Henchman Charlie, at shack1941FilmStick to Your Gunsas Henchman Duby1941FilmMan from Montanaas Henchman Decker1941FilmThe Lone Rider in Frontier Furyas Joe - Saloon Henchman1941FilmThe Son of Davy Crockettas Henchman Heavy1941FilmBilly the Kid in Santa Feas Henchman Hank Baxter1941FilmWrangler's Roostas Henchman Bull1941FilmThe Lone Rider in Ghost Townas Henchman Red1941FilmSheriff of Tombstoneas Miner1941FilmRobbers of the Rangeas Juror-Henchman (uncredited)1941FilmBilly The Kid's Fighting Palsas Lynch Mob Leader1941FilmIn Old Cheyenneas Henchman1941FilmBury Me Not on the Lone Prairieas Barfly1941FilmThe Lone Rider Crosses the Rioas Henchman Fred1941FilmOutlaws of the Rio Grandeas Henchman Brett1941FilmWestern Unionas Camp Defender1941FilmThe Kid's Last Rideas Henchman Wash1941FilmThe Lone Rider Rides Onas Pete Daly1941FilmThe Trail of the Silver Spursas Murder Victim #21940FilmThe Green Hornet Strikes Again!as Bill, Steel Mill Guard1940FilmMysterious Doctor Satanas Plant Henchman1940FilmLaw and Orderas Henchman1940FilmThree Men from Texasas Henchman1940FilmYoung Bill Hickokas Attacked Overland Stage Driver1940FilmTrailing Double Troubleas Henchman1940FilmUnder Texas Skiesas Rancher1940FilmRoll Wagons Rollas Doc Williams1940FilmStage to Chinoas Prospector (uncredited)1940FilmStagecoach Waras Cowboy1940FilmWinners of the Westas Joe - Henchman1940FilmLucky Cisco Kidas Henchman1940FilmBad Man from Red Butteas Townsman1940FilmRocky Mountain Rangersas Texas Ranger with Mustache1940FilmRiders of Pasco Basinas Henchman with Buckboard (uncredited)1940FilmDrums of Fu Manchuas Tartar1940FilmBoss of Bullion Cityas Express Agent1940FilmMy Little Chickadeeas Townsman Wanting to Form Posse (uncredited)1940FilmSanta Fe Marshalas Medicine Show Spectator1939FilmZorro's Fighting Legionas Soldier1939FilmWestbound Stageas Henchman Spider1939FilmChip of the Flying Uas Henchman1939FilmThe Marshal Of Mesa Cityas Henchman Slim1939FilmDesperate Trailsas Bartender1939FilmIn Old Montereyas Townsman1939FilmNew Frontieras Townsman at the Dance1939FilmThe Oregon Trailas Clear Water Blacksmith1939FilmHeritage of the Desertas Wedding Guest1939FilmBuck Rogersas Kane Soldier1939FilmTexas Wildcatsas Henchman Al1939FilmSouthward Ho!as Phoney Soldier Jamison1939FilmLone Star Pioneersas Henchman Barlow (uncredited)1939FilmRough Riders' Round-upas Waiter1939FilmThe Lone Ranger Rides Againas Joe Parker1939FilmSunset Trailas Cowboy1939FilmSix-Gun Rhythmas Henchman1939FilmSundown on the Prairieas Henchman Chuck1939FilmRide 'em, Cowgirlas Sheriff Larson1939FilmHonor of the Westas Butch Grimes1938FilmGhost Town Riders1938FilmThe Cowboy and the Ladyas Party Guest (uncredited)1938FilmStorm Over Bengalas Tribesman1938FilmPhantom Rangeras Henchman1937FilmRomance of the Rockiesas Henchman1937FilmHollywood Round-Upas Saloon Set Extra1937FilmThere Goes the Groomas Mr. Lloyd - Yacht Crewman (uncredited)1937FilmPrairie Thunderas Blackie (uncredited)1937FilmIt Happened in Hollywoodas Gorman1937FilmHopalong Rides Againas Dirk1937FilmBoothill Brigadeas Rancher Brown1937FilmThe Californianas Townsman1937FilmRange Defendersas Henchman1937FilmTwo-Fisted Sheriffas Gargan1937FilmBlazing Sixesas Barfly (uncredited)1937FilmGun Lords of Stirrup Basinas Homesteader Horner1937FilmCalifornia Straight Ahead1937FilmTrail of Vengeanceas Red Cassidy1937FilmBorderlandas Frank1937FilmThe Riders of the Whistling Skullas Coggins1936FilmRio Grande Rangeras Henchman Frank (uncredited)1936FilmPhantom of Santa Feas Henchman1936FilmThe Fugitive Sheriffas Henchman Frank (uncredited)1936FilmHopalong Cassidy Returnsas Cardplayer1936FilmThe Lion's Denas Barfly1936FilmAces and Eightsas Deputy (uncredited)1936FilmTreachery Rides the Rangeas Buffalo Hunter1935FilmThunderboltas Barfly1935FilmLawless Ridersas Twister Miles1935FilmLawless Rangeas Saloon Henchman (uncredited)1935FilmWestern Frontieras Henchman1935FilmRio Rattleras Tonto - Henchman1935FilmBorder Brigandsas Henchman1935FilmNorth of Arizonaas Joe Borga - Henchman1935FilmBig Boy Rides Againas Henchman Al1934FilmThe Red Rideras Townsman1933FilmGordon of Ghost Cityas Tucson Charley1933FilmUnknown Valleyas Joshua Townsman1933FilmThe Thrill Hunteras Studio Western Cowboy1933FilmTreasonas Lafe - Randall Rider1932FilmThe Match Kingas Cowboy in Prologue (uncredited)1932FilmRide Him, Cowboyas Hawk Henchman (uncredited)1932FilmBeyond the Rockiesas Sherman Henchman (uncredited)1932FilmHeroes of the Westas Buffalo Hunter Bill1932FilmLaw of the Westas Sheriff Tom1931FilmQuick Trigger Leeas Henchman Pete1931FilmThe Range Feud1931FilmWild Horseas Rodeo Wrangler1931FilmThree Roguesas Deputy (uncredited)1931FilmThe Avengeras Henchman1931FilmWest of Cheyenneas Jim Halliday1930FilmWestward Boundas Car Thief1930FilmBilly the Kidas Henchman Joe (uncredited)1930FilmTrails of Dangeras Butch Coleman1930FilmUnder Montana Skiesas Henchman1930FilmCanyon Hawksas Boss Cowman1930FilmWestern Honor1930FilmThe Cheyenne Kidas Henchman Gorman1929FilmBad Men's Moneyas Henchman1928FilmThe Vikingas Man Who Gives Sword To Alwin (uncredited)1928FilmThe Valley Of Hunted Menas Henchman1927FilmCode of the Cow Countryas Tallas1926FilmAce of Action1926FilmThe Roaring Rideras (uncredited)1925FilmThe Desert Demonas Jim Slade1925FilmTearin' Looseas The Law1925FilmThe Road Agentas The Sheriff1925FilmA Desperate Chanceas Sheriff1925FilmThe Fighting Sheriffas Jeff Baines1924FilmBringin' Home the Baconas The Bandit1921FilmThe Show Downas Henchman (uncredited)1920FilmElmo the Fearlessas Dan Bulger