Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

September 7, 1902

Died

November 28, 1969 (age 67)

Place of Birth

Crab Orchard, Nebraska, USA

Also Known As

Howard Harold Ravenscroft

IMDb

Roy Barcroft

Biography

Roy Barcroft (born Howard Harold Ravenscroft; September 7, 1902 – November 28, 1969) was an American character actor famous for playing villains in B-Westerns and other genres. From 1937 to 1957, he appeared in more than 300 films for Republic Pictures. Some of his prominent roles were the marshal in Oklahoma! (1955) and Colonel Jim Logan in The Adventures of Spin & Marty (1955 - 1957).

Filmography

1970FilmMonte Walshas Proprietor 1969FilmThe Reiversas Ed (The Judge)1969FilmGaily, Gailyas Dr. Gorson 1968FilmBandolero!as Bartender 1967FilmThe Not So Lonely Lighthouse Keeperas Narrator 1967TVCimarron Strip 1967FilmThe Way Westas Mr. Masters 1966FilmTexas Across the Riveras Morton 1966FilmDestination Inner Spaceas Skipper 1966FilmGunpointas Dr. Beardsley 1966FilmBilly the Kid Versus Draculaas Sheriff Griffin 1966FilmRun, Light Buck, Runas Narrator 1966FilmD-Day on Marsas The Purple Monster 1965TVLaredo 1964TVProfiles in Courageas Judge 1963TVThe Great Adventureas Dr. Anthony Thompson 1962TVThe Lucy Showas Chief of Police 1962TVThe Virginianas Bill Goforth 1962FilmSix Black Horsesas Mustanger 1961TVStraightaway 1961TVBen Caseyas Rudick 1961FilmWhen the Clock Strikesas Sheriff Mitchell 1961TVGunslingeras Taggert 1960FilmTen Who Daredas Jim Baker 1960FilmFrecklesas John McLean 1960TVThe Andy Griffith Showas Clint Biggers 1959TVJohnny Ringoas Pat Merlin 1959FilmEscort Westas Sgt. Doyle 1959TVRawhideas Casey 1958TVLawman 1958TVThe Rifleman 1958TVThe Texan 1958TVWanted: Dead or Aliveas Frank Hagen 1957TVThe New Adventures of Spin and Martyas Jim Logan 1957TV26 Men 1957TVTrackdown 1957FilmDomino Kid 1957TVMaverickas The Cattleman 1957TVPerry Masonas Murphy 1957TVHave Gun, Will Travelas Jim Sherwood 1957FilmLast Stagecoach Westas Park Ketchum 1957FilmThe Kettles on Old MacDonald's Farmas J.P. Flemming 1957FilmGun Duel in Durangoas Mr. Blaisdell (uncredited)1956TVFurther Adventures of Spin and Martyas Jim Logan 1956TVDick Powell's Zane Grey Theatreas Marshal Carl Neuman 1956FilmGun Brothersas Sheriff Jorgen 1956FilmThe Last Huntas Maj. Smith 1955FilmThe Spoilersas The Marshal 1955TVThe Adventures of Spin and Martyas Col. Logan 1955FilmOklahoma!as Marshal 1955TVCheyenne 1955TVGunsmokeas Luke 1955TVThe Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp 1955FilmThe Cobwebas Police Lieutenant Ferguson (Uncredited)1955FilmMan Without a Staras Sheriff Olson 1955TVThe Millionaireas Sergeant Bailey 1954TVThe Wonderful World of Disneyas Sheriff Bodie Hampton 1954FilmRogue Copas Lt. Vince D. Bardeman 1954TVLassie 1954FilmTwo Guns and a Badgeas Bill Sterling - Rancher 1954FilmMan with the Steel Whipas Sheriff [Chs. 8, 10-12]1954FilmThe Desperadoas Martin Novak 1954TVPublic Defender 1953TVThe Man Behind the Badge 1953FilmShadows of Tombstoneas Mike 1953TVCity Detective 1953FilmEl Paso Stampedeas Henchman Floyd Garrett 1953FilmBandits of the Westas Bud Galloway 1953FilmDown Laredo Wayas Cooper 1953FilmCity That Never Sleeps 1953FilmSavage Frontieras William Oakes 1953FilmIron Mountain Trailas Mate Orrin 1953FilmOld Overland Trailas John Anchor 1953FilmMarshal of Cedar Rockas Henry Mason 1952FilmRide the Man Downas Russ Schultz 1952FilmMontana Belleas Jim Clark 1952FilmSouth Pacific Trailas Link Felton 1952FilmThe WAC from Walla Wallaas Mr. Prentiss 1952FilmDesperadoes' Outpostas Jim Boylan 1952TVCavalcade of Americaas Herbert Wheelock 1952TVAdventures of Superman 1952TVHopalong Cassidy 1952FilmOld Oklahoma Plainsas Arthur Jensen 1952FilmThundering Caravansas Ed Brill 1952FilmBlack Hills Ambushas Bart 1952FilmHoodlum Empireas Morris Draper 1952FilmWild Horse Ambushas Harkins 1952FilmBorder Saddlematesas Steve Baxter 1952FilmOklahoma Annieas Curt Walker 1952FilmLeadville Gunslingeras Chet Yonker / Pete Yonker 1952FilmCaptive of Billy the Kidas Piute 1952FilmRadar Men from the Moonas Retik 1951FilmDesert of Lost Menas Link 1951FilmPals of the Golden Westas Ward Sloan 1951FilmStreet Banditsas Monk Walter 1951FilmHoneychileas Walter Judson 1951FilmUtah Wagon Trainas Hank Driscoll 1951FilmArizona Manhuntas Pete Willard 1951FilmFort Dodge Stampedeas Henchman Pike Hardin 1951TVThe Adventures of Kit Carson 1951FilmRodeo King and the Senoritaas Steve Lacey 1951FilmThe Dakota Kidas Henchman Turk Smith 1951FilmIn Old Amarilloas Clint Burnside 1951FilmWells Fargo Gunmasteras Brick Mason 1951FilmDon Daredevil Rides Againas Douglas Stratton 1951FilmInsurance Investigatoras Duke Wallace 1951FilmNight Riders of Montanaas Henchman Brink 1950FilmThe Missouriansas Nick Kovacs 1950FilmUnder Mexicali Starsas Hays Lawson 1950FilmNorth of the Great Divideas Banning 1950FilmRustlers on Horsebackas Leo Straykin 1950FilmPrisoners in Petticoatsas Radio Newscaster (voice) (uncredited)1950FilmSurrenderas Deputy Gerard 1950FilmVigilante Hideoutas Muley Price 1950FilmDesperadoes of the Westas Hacker 1950FilmThe Savage Hordeas Fergus 1950FilmRock Island Trailas Barnes 1950FilmSalt Lake Raidersas Brit Condor 1950FilmThe Arizona Cowboyas Henchman Mike Slade 1950FilmThe Vanishing Westerneras Sand Sanderson 1950FilmCode of the Silver Sageas Hulon Champion 1950FilmFederal Agent at Largeas Nels Berger 1950FilmGunmen of Abileneas Brink Fallon 1949FilmPowder River Rustlersas Henchman Bull Macons 1949FilmPioneer Marshalas Clip Pearson 1949FilmRanger of Cherokee Stripas Mark Sanders 1949FilmSan Antone Ambushas Henchman Roberts 1949TVThe Lone Rangeras Marshal Roy Dillon 1949FilmDown Dakota Wayas Mack McKenzie 1949FilmThe James Brothers of Missourias Ace Marlin 1949FilmSouth of Rioas Lon Bryson 1949FilmOutcasts of the Trailas Jim Judd 1949FilmThe Phantom Creepsas Parker (uncredited)1949FilmLaw of the Golden Westas Clete Larrabee 1949FilmFrontier Investigatoras Flint Fleming 1949FilmPrince of the Plainsas Henchman Regan 1949FilmGhost of Zorroas Hank Kilgore 1949FilmFederal Agents vs. Underworld, Inc.as Spade Gordon 1949FilmSheriff of Wichitaas Sam Stark 1948FilmThe Far Frontieras Henchman Bart 1948FilmRenegades of Sonoraas George Keeler 1948FilmSundown in Santa Feas Tracy Gillette 1948FilmGrand Canyon Trailas Henchman Dave Williams 1948FilmDesperadoes of Dodge Cityas Homesteader 1948FilmOut of the Stormas Arty Sorenson 1948FilmSons of Adventureas Leslie Bennett 1948FilmDaredevils of the Cloudsas RCMP Broadcaster (voice) (uncredited)1948FilmMarshal of Amarilloas Ben Dolan 1948FilmTrain to Alcatrazas Guard Grady 1948FilmEyes of Texasas Vic 1948FilmThe Timber Trailas Big Bart 1948FilmSecret Service Investigatoras Al Turk 1948FilmOld Los Angelesas Clyborne 1948FilmThe Bold Frontiersmanas Smiling Jim 1948FilmLightnin' in the Forestas Police Lieut. Bain 1948FilmMadonna of the Desertas Buck Keaton 1948FilmOklahoma Badlandsas Henchman Sanders 1948FilmG-Men Never Forgetas Vic Murkland - Commissioner Angus Cameron 1948FilmThe Main Street Kidas Torrey 1947FilmBandits of Dark Canyonas Jeff Conley 1947FilmThe Fabulous Texanas Standifer 1947FilmThe Wild Frontieras Henchman 1947FilmAlong the Oregon Trailas Jake Stoner 1947FilmMarshal of Cripple Creekas Henchman Sweeney 1947FilmJesse James Rides Againas Frank Lawton 1947FilmWyomingas Sheriff Niles 1947FilmBlackmailas Spice Kellaway 1947FilmSpringtime in the Sierrasas Matt Wilkes 1947FilmRustlers of Devil's Canyonas Land Agent Clark 1947FilmWeb of Dangeras Monks, Worker 1947FilmOregon Trail Scoutsas Bill Hunter 1947FilmSpoilers of the Northas Moose McGovern 1947FilmVigilantes of Boomtownas McKean 1947FilmLast Frontier Uprisingas Henchman Boyd Blackwell 1947FilmSon of Zorroas Henchman Boyd 1946FilmStagecoach to Denveras Big Bill Lambert 1946FilmThe Mysterious Mr. Valentineas Blackmailer (voice) (uncredited)1946FilmG.I. War Bridesas (uncredited)1946FilmThe Last Crooked Mileas Man on Street 1946FilmNight Train to Memphisas Chad Morgan 1946FilmMy Pal Triggeras Henchman Hunter 1946FilmTraffic in Crimeas Insp. Tip Hogan 1946FilmDaughter of Don Qas Mel Donovan 1946FilmSun Valley Cycloneas Blackie Blake 1946FilmHome on the Rangeas Henchman 1946FilmAlias Billy the Kidas Matt Conroy 1946FilmCrime of the Centuryas Various Voices (uncredited)1946FilmThe Phantom Rideras The Marshal 1945FilmSong of Mexicoas Visitor 1945FilmWagon Wheels Westwardas Dave McKean 1945FilmDakotaas Poli's Driver 1945FilmThe Cherokee Flashas Jeff Carson 1945FilmColorado Pioneersas Bull Reagan 1945FilmGirls of the Big Houseas Police Dispatcher (voice)1945FilmThe Purple Monster Strikesas The Purple Monster 1945FilmMarshal of Laredoas Denver Jack 1945FilmSunset in El Doradoas Buster Welch 1945FilmAlong the Navajo Trailas Rusty Channing 1945FilmTrail of Kit Carsonas Doc Ryan 1945FilmBells of Rosaritaas Henchman Maxwell 1945FilmSanta Fe Saddlematesas John Gant 1945FilmLone Texas Rangeras Hands Weber 1945FilmCorpus Christi Banditsas Wade Larkin 1945FilmThe Vampire's Ghostas Capt. Jim Barrett 1945FilmManhunt of Mystery Islandas Capt. Mephisto 1945FilmThe Topeka Terroras Ben Jode 1944FilmThe Big Bonanzaas Sheriff Dan Pendleton 1944FilmFirebrands of Arizonaas Deputy Ike 1944FilmSheriff of Sundownas Jack Hatfield 1944FilmLights of Old Santa Feas Ken Ferguson 1944FilmCode of the Prairieas Professor Graham 1944FilmCheyenne Wildcatas Dandy Joe Meeker 1944FilmStagecoach to Montereyas J. Rodney Stevens 1944FilmHaunted Harboras Carter / Kane 1944FilmThe Girl Who Daredas David Scott 1944FilmCall of the South Seasas Steve Landrau 1944FilmThe Laramie Trailas Dick Rapidan 1944FilmHidden Valley Outlawsas Gilbert J. Leland 1944FilmThe Fighting Seabeesas Seabee Barcroft (uncredited)1943FilmRaiders of Sunset Passas Henchman Lefty Lewis 1943FilmCanyon Cityas Jeff Parker 1943FilmOverland Mail Robberyas David Patterson 1943FilmFalse Colorsas Sheriff 1943FilmMan from Music Mountainas Cattlemen Henchman (uncredited)1943FilmThe Man from the Rio Grandeas Henchman Ace Holden 1943FilmWagon Tracks Westas Henchman Laird 1943FilmSix Gun Gospelas Henchman Durkin 1943FilmThe Stranger From Pecosas Sheriff Ben 1943FilmBordertown Gun Fightersas Jack Gatling 1943FilmRiders of the Rio Grandeas Sarsaparilla 1943FilmDr. Gillespie's Criminal Caseas Prison Guard (uncredited)1943FilmCalling Wild Bill Elliottas Captain Carson 1943FilmCheyenne Roundupas Slim Layton 1943FilmSagebrush Lawas Mark Carter 1943FilmHoppy Serves a Writas Colby 1943FilmIdahoas Townsman Slugging Bud 1943FilmCarson City Cycloneas Prosecutor Joe Newman 1942FilmRidin' Down the Canyonas Henchman 1942FilmDawn on the Great Divideas Chuck Loder 1942FilmThe Valley of Vanishing Menas Deputy Jed 'Luke' Lucas 1942FilmThe Old Chisholm Trailas Ed Phillips 1942FilmPirates of the Prairieas Lew Harmon 1942FilmSilver Queenas Dan Carson 1942FilmWest of the Lawas Ludlow 1942FilmSunset Serenadeas Bart Reynolds - Henchman 1942FilmStardust on the Sageas Henchman Murphy 1942FilmRomance on the Rangeas Henchman Pete 1942FilmLand of the Open Rangeas Gil Carse 1942FilmSunset on the Desertas Deputy Nelson 1942FilmThe Lone Rider in Cheyenneas Mort Saunders 1942FilmNazi Agentas Chief Petty Officer (uncredited)1942FilmBelow the Borderas Ed Scully 1941FilmRiders of the Badlandsas Captain Rogers 1941FilmWest of Cimarronas Captain Hawks 1941FilmThey Died with Their Boots Onas Officer (uncredited)1941FilmThe Masked Rideras Henchman Luke 1941FilmJesse James at Bayas Henchman Vern Stone 1941FilmThe Bandit Trailas Joel Nesbitt 1941FilmKing of the Texas Rangersas Ross 1941FilmOutlaws of Cherokee Trailas Val Lamar 1941FilmWide Open Townas Henchman Red 1941FilmRiders of Death Valleyas Henchman Dirk 1941FilmSheriff of Tombstoneas Saloon Boss 1941FilmPals of the Pecosas Keno 1940FilmThe Green Hornet Strikes Again!as Cop at Newspaper Truck Vandalism 1940FilmSanta Fe Trailas Engineer (uncredited)1940FilmEast of the Riveras Policeman (uncredited)1940FilmTrailing Double Troubleas Jim Moreland 1940FilmRagtime Cowboy Joeas Henchman Putt 1940FilmStage to Chinoas Dude Elliott 1940FilmDeadwood Dickas Marshal Jim Bridges' Imposter 1940FilmWinners of the Westas Logan 1940FilmHidden Goldas Hendricks 1940FilmBad Man from Red Butteas Henchman Hank 1940FilmThe Showdownas Bowman 1940FilmFlash Gordon Conquers the Universeas Ming's Soldier / Arborian Sentry (uncredited)1940FilmWest of Carson Cityas Bill Tompkins 1940FilmYukon Flightas Henchman Lodin 1939FilmCrashing Thruas Henchman Green 1939FilmAnother Thin Manas Slim (uncredited)1939FilmRiders of the Frontieras Outlaw Ed Carter 1939FilmRenegade Trailas Stiff-Hat Bailey 1939FilmThe Oregon Trailas Colonel Custer 1939FilmDaredevils of the Red Circleas Mine Superintendent 1939FilmS.O.S Tidal Wave 1939FilmThe Man from Texasas Henchman Drifter 1939FilmSilver on the Sageas Henchman Ewing 1939FilmMexicali Roseas Mac McElroy 1939FilmFast and Looseas Reilly, Casino Patron (uncredited)1939FilmThe Phantom Creepsas AMI Agent Parker 1938FilmThe Frontiersmenas Sutton 1938FilmThe Stranger from Arizonaas Henchman Thane 1938FilmHeroes of the Hillsas Robert Beaton 1938FilmFlaming Frontiersas Ben Hollister - Henchman 1938FilmBlondes at Workas Attorney Meadows (uncredited)1937FilmRosalieas Conspirator (uncredited)1936FilmThe President's Mysteryas Townsman (uncredited)1936FilmFlash Gordonas Throne Guard 1932FilmA Woman Commandsas Cossack —FilmCaptain Mephisto and the Transformation Machine