Roy Barcroft
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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).
Best Roy Barcroft Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Roy Barcroft's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Roy Barcroft.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Monte Walsh | Proprietor | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Reivers | Ed (The Judge) | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Bandolero! | Bartender | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Way West | Mr. Masters | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | When the Clock Strikes | Sheriff Mitchell | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Kettles on Old MacDonald's Farm | J.P. Flemming | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Last Hunt | Maj. Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Oklahoma! | Marshal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Man Without a Star | Sheriff Olson | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Desperado | Martin Novak | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Old Overland Trail | John Anchor | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Ride the Man Down | Russ Schultz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Hoodlum Empire | Morris Draper | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Oklahoma Annie | Curt Walker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Fort Dodge Stampede | Henchman Pike Hardin | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | In Old Amarillo | Clint Burnside | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Code of the Silver Sage | Hulon Champion | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Gunmen of Abilene | Brink Fallon | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Down Dakota Way | Mack McKenzie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The James Brothers of Missouri | Ace Marlin | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Far Frontier | Henchman Bart | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Out of the Storm | Arty Sorenson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Daredevils of the Clouds | RCMP Broadcaster (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Train to Alcatraz | Guard Grady | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | G-Men Never Forget | Vic Murkland - Commissioner Angus Cameron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Son of Zorro | Henchman Boyd | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Phantom Rider | The Marshal | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Cherokee Flash | Jeff Carson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Firebrands of Arizona | Deputy Ike | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Haunted Harbor | Carter / Kane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Fighting Seabees | Seabee Barcroft (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Ridin' Down the Canyon | Henchman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Old Chisholm Trail | Ed Phillips | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Pirates of the Prairie | Lew Harmon | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Nazi Agent | Chief Petty Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | They Died with Their Boots On | Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Masked Rider | Henchman Luke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Bandit Trail | Joel Nesbitt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | King of the Texas Rangers | Ross | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Riders of Death Valley | Henchman Dirk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sheriff of Tombstone | Saloon Boss | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Green Hornet Strikes Again! | Cop at Newspaper Truck Vandalism | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Trailing Double Trouble | Jim Moreland | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Crashing Thru | Henchman Green | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Another Thin Man | Slim (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Oregon Trail | Colonel Custer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Mexicali Rose | Mac McElroy | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Blondes at Work | Attorney Meadows (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Flash Gordon | Throne Guard | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | A Woman Commands | Cossack | Super Hit | Similar → |
Roy Barcroft - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Roy Barcroft?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Roy Barcroft is "Oklahoma Annie" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Roy Barcroft acted in?
Roy Barcroft has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Roy Barcroft?
Other notable films include "The Oregon Trail", "The Cherokee Flash", and "A Woman Commands".