Claude Akins
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Claude Marion Akins (May 25, 1926 – January 27, 1994) was an American actor with a long career on stage, screen and television. Powerful in appearance and voice, Akins could be counted on to play the clever (or less than clever) tough guy, on the side of good or bad, in movies and television. He is best remembered as Sheriff Lobo in the 1970s TV series B. J. and the Bear, and later The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo, a spin-off series, with Ben Cooper appearing as Waverly. Description above from the Wikipedia article Claude Akins, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Best Claude Akins Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Claude Akins's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Claude Akins.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration | Steve Brand (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Seasons of the Heart | Pastor William Clay | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Pushed Too Far | Sheriff Jim Forrest | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Little Mo | Gus Berste | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Yesterday's Child | Cliff Henley | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Kiss Me... Kill Me | Harry Grant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Shadow of Fear | Styran | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Death Squad | Connie Brennan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Battle for the Planet of the Apes | Aldo | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Norliss Tapes | Sheriff Tom Hartley | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Skyjacked | Sgt. Ben Puzo | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Night Stalker | Sheriff Warren A. Butcher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | A Man Called Sledge | Hooker | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Flap | Lobo Jackson | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Great Bank Robbery | Slade | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Devil's Brigade | Pvt. Rocky Rockman | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Waterhole #3 | Sgt. Henry Foggers | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | First to Fight | Captain Mason | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Return of the Seven | Frank | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Incident at Phantom Hill | Krausman | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Ride Beyond Vengeance | Elwood Coates | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Killers | Earl Sylvester | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | A Distant Trumpet | Seely Jones | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | How the West Was Won | Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Merrill's Marauders | Sgt. Kolowicz | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Gunfight at Black Horses Canyon | Rake | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Inherit the Wind | Rev. Jeremiah Brown | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Comanche Station | Ben Lane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Yellowstone Kelly | Sergeant | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Don't Give Up the Ship | Lt. Cmdr. Farber | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Porgy and Bess | Detective | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Rio Bravo | Joe Burdette | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Defiant Ones | Mack | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Joe Dakota | Aaron Grant | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Lonely Man | Blackburn | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Kettles on Old MacDonald's Farm | Pete Logan | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Hot Summer Night | Truck Driver | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Burning Hills | Ben Hindeman | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Proud and Profane | Big soldier | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Battle Stations | Marty Brennan | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Man with the Gun | Jim Reedy (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Sea Chase | Winkler | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Adventures of Hajji Baba | Chief Executioner (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Down Three Dark Streets | Matty Pavelich | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Shield for Murder | Fat Michaels | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Raid | Lt. Ramsey (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Caine Mutiny | Horrible | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Witness to Murder | Police Officer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Bitter Creek | Vance Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | From Here to Eternity | Sgt. 'Baldy' Dhom (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Claude Akins - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Claude Akins?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Claude Akins is "The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Claude Akins acted in?
Claude Akins has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Claude Akins?
Other notable films include "Pushed Too Far", "First to Fight", and "Rio Bravo".