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
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).
Tribute to Roy Barcroft (Actor) 7.Sept.1902-28.Nov.1969
VideoKnown For
TV
Perry Mason
Murphy
1957
TV
Maverick
The Cattleman
1957
TV
Maverick
Marshal
1957
TV
The Rifleman
1958
TV
The Andy Griffith Show
Clint Biggers
1960
TV
Lassie
1954
TV
Have Gun, Will Travel
Jim Sherwood
1957
TV
The Virginian
Bill Goforth
1962
TV
The Virginian
Mr. Tait
1962
TV
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
1955
TV
The Lucy Show
Chief of Police
1962
TV
Rawhide
Casey
1959
TV
Rawhide
Sanders
1959
TV
Rawhide
Cliff Stanton
1959
TV
Rawhide
Adams
1959
TV
Rawhide
Sheriff
1959
TV
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Marshal Carl Neuman
1956
TV
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Pat Merlin
1956
TV
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Mike - Ranch Foreman
1956
TV
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Rady Smith
1956
Filmography
1970FilmMonte Walshas Proprietor1969FilmThe Reiversas Ed (The Judge)1969FilmGaily, Gailyas Dr. Gorson1968FilmBandolero!as Bartender1967FilmThe Not So Lonely Lighthouse Keeperas Narrator1967TVCimarron Strip1967FilmThe Way Westas Mr. Masters1966FilmTexas Across the Riveras Morton1966FilmDestination Inner Spaceas Skipper1966FilmGunpointas Dr. Beardsley1966FilmBilly the Kid Versus Draculaas Sheriff Griffin1966FilmRun, Light Buck, Runas Narrator1966FilmD-Day on Marsas The Purple Monster1965TVLaredo1964TVProfiles in Courageas Judge1963TVThe Great Adventureas Dr. Anthony Thompson1962TVThe Lucy Showas Chief of Police1962TVThe Virginianas Bill Goforth1962FilmSix Black Horsesas Mustanger1961TVStraightaway1961TVBen Caseyas Rudick1961FilmWhen the Clock Strikesas Sheriff Mitchell1961TVGunslingeras Taggert1960FilmTen Who Daredas Jim Baker1960FilmFrecklesas John McLean1960TVThe Andy Griffith Showas Clint Biggers1959TVJohnny Ringoas Pat Merlin1959FilmEscort Westas Sgt. Doyle1959TVRawhideas Casey1958TVLawman1958TVThe Rifleman1958TVThe Texan1958TVWanted: Dead or Aliveas Frank Hagen1957TVThe New Adventures of Spin and Martyas Jim Logan1957TV26 Men1957TVTrackdown1957FilmDomino Kid1957TVMaverickas The Cattleman1957TVPerry Masonas Murphy1957TVHave Gun, Will Travelas Jim Sherwood1957FilmLast Stagecoach Westas Park Ketchum1957FilmThe Kettles on Old MacDonald's Farmas J.P. Flemming1957FilmGun Duel in Durangoas Mr. Blaisdell (uncredited)1956TVFurther Adventures of Spin and Martyas Jim Logan1956TVDick Powell's Zane Grey Theatreas Marshal Carl Neuman1956FilmGun Brothersas Sheriff Jorgen1956FilmThe Last Huntas Maj. Smith1955FilmThe Spoilersas The Marshal1955TVThe Adventures of Spin and Martyas Col. Logan1955FilmOklahoma!as Marshal1955TVCheyenne1955TVGunsmokeas Luke1955TVThe Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp1955FilmThe Cobwebas Police Lieutenant Ferguson (Uncredited)1955FilmMan Without a Staras Sheriff Olson1955TVThe Millionaireas Sergeant Bailey1954TVThe Wonderful World of Disneyas Sheriff Bodie Hampton1954FilmRogue Copas Lt. Vince D. Bardeman1954TVLassie1954FilmTwo Guns and a Badgeas Bill Sterling - Rancher1954FilmMan with the Steel Whipas Sheriff [Chs. 8, 10-12]1954FilmThe Desperadoas Martin Novak1954TVPublic Defender1953TVThe Man Behind the Badge1953FilmShadows of Tombstoneas Mike1953TVCity Detective1953FilmEl Paso Stampedeas Henchman Floyd Garrett1953FilmBandits of the Westas Bud Galloway1953FilmDown Laredo Wayas Cooper1953FilmCity That Never Sleeps1953FilmSavage Frontieras William Oakes1953FilmIron Mountain Trailas Mate Orrin1953FilmOld Overland Trailas John Anchor1953FilmMarshal of Cedar Rockas Henry Mason1952FilmRide the Man Downas Russ Schultz1952FilmMontana Belleas Jim Clark1952FilmSouth Pacific Trailas Link Felton1952FilmThe WAC from Walla Wallaas Mr. Prentiss1952FilmDesperadoes' Outpostas Jim Boylan1952TVCavalcade of Americaas Herbert Wheelock1952TVAdventures of Superman1952TVHopalong Cassidy1952FilmOld Oklahoma Plainsas Arthur Jensen1952FilmThundering Caravansas Ed Brill1952FilmBlack Hills Ambushas Bart1952FilmHoodlum Empireas Morris Draper1952FilmWild Horse Ambushas Harkins1952FilmBorder Saddlematesas Steve Baxter1952FilmOklahoma Annieas Curt Walker1952FilmLeadville Gunslingeras Chet Yonker / Pete Yonker1952FilmCaptive of Billy the Kidas Piute1952FilmRadar Men from the Moonas Retik1951FilmDesert of Lost Menas Link1951FilmPals of the Golden Westas Ward Sloan1951FilmStreet Banditsas Monk Walter1951FilmHoneychileas Walter Judson1951FilmUtah Wagon Trainas Hank Driscoll1951FilmArizona Manhuntas Pete Willard1951FilmFort Dodge Stampedeas Henchman Pike Hardin1951TVThe Adventures of Kit Carson1951FilmRodeo King and the Senoritaas Steve Lacey1951FilmThe Dakota Kidas Henchman Turk Smith1951FilmIn Old Amarilloas Clint Burnside1951FilmWells Fargo Gunmasteras Brick Mason1951FilmDon Daredevil Rides Againas Douglas Stratton1951FilmInsurance Investigatoras Duke Wallace1951FilmNight Riders of Montanaas Henchman Brink1950FilmThe Missouriansas Nick Kovacs1950FilmUnder Mexicali Starsas Hays Lawson1950FilmNorth of the Great Divideas Banning1950FilmRustlers on Horsebackas Leo Straykin1950FilmPrisoners in Petticoatsas Radio Newscaster (voice) (uncredited)1950FilmSurrenderas Deputy Gerard1950FilmVigilante Hideoutas Muley Price1950FilmDesperadoes of the Westas Hacker1950FilmThe Savage Hordeas Fergus1950FilmRock Island Trailas Barnes1950FilmSalt Lake Raidersas Brit Condor1950FilmThe Arizona Cowboyas Henchman Mike Slade1950FilmThe Vanishing Westerneras Sand Sanderson1950FilmCode of the Silver Sageas Hulon Champion1950FilmFederal Agent at Largeas Nels Berger1950FilmGunmen of Abileneas Brink Fallon1949FilmPowder River Rustlersas Henchman Bull Macons1949FilmPioneer Marshalas Clip Pearson1949FilmRanger of Cherokee Stripas Mark Sanders1949FilmSan Antone Ambushas Henchman Roberts1949TVThe Lone Rangeras Marshal Roy Dillon1949FilmDown Dakota Wayas Mack McKenzie1949FilmThe James Brothers of Missourias Ace Marlin1949FilmSouth of Rioas Lon Bryson1949FilmOutcasts of the Trailas Jim Judd1949FilmThe Phantom Creepsas Parker (uncredited)1949FilmLaw of the Golden Westas Clete Larrabee1949FilmFrontier Investigatoras Flint Fleming1949FilmPrince of the Plainsas Henchman Regan1949FilmGhost of Zorroas Hank Kilgore1949FilmFederal Agents vs. Underworld, Inc.as Spade Gordon1949FilmSheriff of Wichitaas Sam Stark1948FilmThe Far Frontieras Henchman Bart1948FilmRenegades of Sonoraas George Keeler1948FilmSundown in Santa Feas Tracy Gillette1948FilmGrand Canyon Trailas Henchman Dave Williams1948FilmDesperadoes of Dodge Cityas Homesteader1948FilmOut of the Stormas Arty Sorenson1948FilmSons of Adventureas Leslie Bennett1948FilmDaredevils of the Cloudsas RCMP Broadcaster (voice) (uncredited)1948FilmMarshal of Amarilloas Ben Dolan1948FilmTrain to Alcatrazas Guard Grady1948FilmEyes of Texasas Vic1948FilmThe Timber Trailas Big Bart1948FilmSecret Service Investigatoras Al Turk1948FilmOld Los Angelesas Clyborne1948FilmThe Bold Frontiersmanas Smiling Jim1948FilmLightnin' in the Forestas Police Lieut. Bain1948FilmMadonna of the Desertas Buck Keaton1948FilmOklahoma Badlandsas Henchman Sanders1948FilmG-Men Never Forgetas Vic Murkland - Commissioner Angus Cameron1948FilmThe Main Street Kidas Torrey1947FilmBandits of Dark Canyonas Jeff Conley1947FilmThe Fabulous Texanas Standifer1947FilmThe Wild Frontieras Henchman1947FilmAlong the Oregon Trailas Jake Stoner1947FilmMarshal of Cripple Creekas Henchman Sweeney1947FilmJesse James Rides Againas Frank Lawton1947FilmWyomingas Sheriff Niles1947FilmBlackmailas Spice Kellaway1947FilmSpringtime in the Sierrasas Matt Wilkes1947FilmRustlers of Devil's Canyonas Land Agent Clark1947FilmWeb of Dangeras Monks, Worker1947FilmOregon Trail Scoutsas Bill Hunter1947FilmSpoilers of the Northas Moose McGovern1947FilmVigilantes of Boomtownas McKean1947FilmLast Frontier Uprisingas Henchman Boyd Blackwell1947FilmSon of Zorroas Henchman Boyd1946FilmStagecoach to Denveras Big Bill Lambert1946FilmThe Mysterious Mr. Valentineas Blackmailer (voice) (uncredited)1946FilmG.I. War Bridesas (uncredited)1946FilmThe Last Crooked Mileas Man on Street1946FilmNight Train to Memphisas Chad Morgan1946FilmMy Pal Triggeras Henchman Hunter1946FilmTraffic in Crimeas Insp. Tip Hogan1946FilmDaughter of Don Qas Mel Donovan1946FilmSun Valley Cycloneas Blackie Blake1946FilmHome on the Rangeas Henchman1946FilmAlias Billy the Kidas Matt Conroy1946FilmCrime of the Centuryas Various Voices (uncredited)1946FilmThe Phantom Rideras The Marshal1945FilmSong of Mexicoas Visitor1945FilmWagon Wheels Westwardas Dave McKean1945FilmDakotaas Poli's Driver1945FilmThe Cherokee Flashas Jeff Carson1945FilmColorado Pioneersas Bull Reagan1945FilmGirls of the Big Houseas Police Dispatcher (voice)1945FilmThe Purple Monster Strikesas The Purple Monster1945FilmMarshal of Laredoas Denver Jack1945FilmSunset in El Doradoas Buster Welch1945FilmAlong the Navajo Trailas Rusty Channing1945FilmTrail of Kit Carsonas Doc Ryan1945FilmBells of Rosaritaas Henchman Maxwell1945FilmSanta Fe Saddlematesas John Gant1945FilmLone Texas Rangeras Hands Weber1945FilmCorpus Christi Banditsas Wade Larkin1945FilmThe Vampire's Ghostas Capt. Jim Barrett1945FilmManhunt of Mystery Islandas Capt. Mephisto1945FilmThe Topeka Terroras Ben Jode1944FilmThe Big Bonanzaas Sheriff Dan Pendleton1944FilmFirebrands of Arizonaas Deputy Ike1944FilmSheriff of Sundownas Jack Hatfield1944FilmLights of Old Santa Feas Ken Ferguson1944FilmCode of the Prairieas Professor Graham1944FilmCheyenne Wildcatas Dandy Joe Meeker1944FilmStagecoach to Montereyas J. Rodney Stevens1944FilmHaunted Harboras Carter / Kane1944FilmThe Girl Who Daredas David Scott1944FilmCall of the South Seasas Steve Landrau1944FilmThe Laramie Trailas Dick Rapidan1944FilmHidden Valley Outlawsas Gilbert J. Leland1944FilmThe Fighting Seabeesas Seabee Barcroft (uncredited)1943FilmRaiders of Sunset Passas Henchman Lefty Lewis1943FilmCanyon Cityas Jeff Parker1943FilmOverland Mail Robberyas David Patterson1943FilmFalse Colorsas Sheriff1943FilmMan from Music Mountainas Cattlemen Henchman (uncredited)1943FilmThe Man from the Rio Grandeas Henchman Ace Holden1943FilmWagon Tracks Westas Henchman Laird1943FilmSix Gun Gospelas Henchman Durkin1943FilmThe Stranger From Pecosas Sheriff Ben1943FilmBordertown Gun Fightersas Jack Gatling1943FilmRiders of the Rio Grandeas Sarsaparilla1943FilmDr. Gillespie's Criminal Caseas Prison Guard (uncredited)1943FilmCalling Wild Bill Elliottas Captain Carson1943FilmCheyenne Roundupas Slim Layton1943FilmSagebrush Lawas Mark Carter1943FilmHoppy Serves a Writas Colby1943FilmIdahoas Townsman Slugging Bud1943FilmCarson City Cycloneas Prosecutor Joe Newman1942FilmRidin' Down the Canyonas Henchman1942FilmDawn on the Great Divideas Chuck Loder1942FilmThe Valley of Vanishing Menas Deputy Jed 'Luke' Lucas1942FilmThe Old Chisholm Trailas Ed Phillips1942FilmPirates of the Prairieas Lew Harmon1942FilmSilver Queenas Dan Carson1942FilmWest of the Lawas Ludlow1942FilmSunset Serenadeas Bart Reynolds - Henchman1942FilmStardust on the Sageas Henchman Murphy1942FilmRomance on the Rangeas Henchman Pete1942FilmLand of the Open Rangeas Gil Carse1942FilmSunset on the Desertas Deputy Nelson1942FilmThe Lone Rider in Cheyenneas Mort Saunders1942FilmNazi Agentas Chief Petty Officer (uncredited)1942FilmBelow the Borderas Ed Scully1941FilmRiders of the Badlandsas Captain Rogers1941FilmWest of Cimarronas Captain Hawks1941FilmThey Died with Their Boots Onas Officer (uncredited)1941FilmThe Masked Rideras Henchman Luke1941FilmJesse James at Bayas Henchman Vern Stone1941FilmThe Bandit Trailas Joel Nesbitt1941FilmKing of the Texas Rangersas Ross1941FilmOutlaws of Cherokee Trailas Val Lamar1941FilmWide Open Townas Henchman Red1941FilmRiders of Death Valleyas Henchman Dirk1941FilmSheriff of Tombstoneas Saloon Boss1941FilmPals of the Pecosas Keno1940FilmThe Green Hornet Strikes Again!as Cop at Newspaper Truck Vandalism1940FilmSanta Fe Trailas Engineer (uncredited)1940FilmEast of the Riveras Policeman (uncredited)1940FilmTrailing Double Troubleas Jim Moreland1940FilmRagtime Cowboy Joeas Henchman Putt1940FilmStage to Chinoas Dude Elliott1940FilmDeadwood Dickas Marshal Jim Bridges' Imposter1940FilmWinners of the Westas Logan1940FilmHidden Goldas Hendricks1940FilmBad Man from Red Butteas Henchman Hank1940FilmThe Showdownas Bowman1940FilmFlash Gordon Conquers the Universeas Ming's Soldier / Arborian Sentry (uncredited)1940FilmWest of Carson Cityas Bill Tompkins1940FilmYukon Flightas Henchman Lodin1939FilmCrashing Thruas Henchman Green1939FilmAnother Thin Manas Slim (uncredited)1939FilmRiders of the Frontieras Outlaw Ed Carter1939FilmRenegade Trailas Stiff-Hat Bailey1939FilmThe Oregon Trailas Colonel Custer1939FilmDaredevils of the Red Circleas Mine Superintendent1939FilmS.O.S Tidal Wave1939FilmThe Man from Texasas Henchman Drifter1939FilmSilver on the Sageas Henchman Ewing1939FilmMexicali Roseas Mac McElroy1939FilmFast and Looseas Reilly, Casino Patron (uncredited)1939FilmThe Phantom Creepsas AMI Agent Parker1938FilmThe Frontiersmenas Sutton1938FilmThe Stranger from Arizonaas Henchman Thane1938FilmHeroes of the Hillsas Robert Beaton1938FilmFlaming Frontiersas Ben Hollister - Henchman1938FilmBlondes at Workas Attorney Meadows (uncredited)1937FilmRosalieas Conspirator (uncredited)1936FilmThe President's Mysteryas Townsman (uncredited)1936FilmFlash Gordonas Throne Guard1932FilmA Woman Commandsas Cossack—FilmCaptain Mephisto and the Transformation Machine