Clu Gulager - Actor Profile

Clu Gulager

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 16, 1928
Birth Place: Holdenville, Oklahoma, USA

About Clu Gulager

William Martin Gulager (November 16, 1928 - August 6, 2022), known professionally as Clu Gulager, was an American television and film actor. He is particularly noted for his co-starring role as William H. Bonney (Billy The Kid) in the 1960–62 NBC TV series The Tall Man and for his role in the later NBC series The Virginian. He also appeared in the racing film Winning (1969), with Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, and was the protagonist, Burt, in the horror movie The Return of the Living Dead (1985). His final on-screen role was in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019).

Clu Gulager Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Clu Gulager reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Clu Gulager's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 66% of Clu Gulager's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Lawman Without a Gun, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Clu Gulager Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Clu Gulager's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Clu Gulager has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Merry F*cking Christmas: The Making of Tangerine Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood Book Store Man Hit Similar →
2019 Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street Self Hit Similar →
2016 Blue Jay Waynie Hit Similar →
2015 Tangerine The Cherokee Hit Similar →
2015 Director's Commentary: Terror Of Frankenstein Gavin Merrill (voice) Average Similar →
2014 Out of Print Self Average Similar →
2011 More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead Himself Hit Similar →
2010 Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy Self Super Hit Similar →
2006 Vic Vic Hit Similar →
2005 Feast Bartender Average Similar →
2004 The Killing Device Smitty Super Hit Similar →
1991 My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys Dark Glasses Average Similar →
1990 The Willies Greeley Principal Average Similar →
1990 The Raven Red Kiss-Off Desk Sergeant Hit Similar →
1988 I'm Gonna Git You Sucka Lt. Baker Average Similar →
1987 The Hidden Lt. Ed Flynn Hit Similar →
1987 From a Whisper to a Scream Stanley Burnside Average Similar →
1986 Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors Self Hit Similar →
1985 A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge Ken Walsh Average Similar →
1985 The Return of the Living Dead Burt Hit Similar →
1985 Prime Risk Paul Minsky Average Similar →
1985 Into the Night Federal Agent Hit Similar →
1984 Trancers Mall Security Guard Average Similar →
1984 Chattanooga Choo Choo Sam Hit Similar →
1983 Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story J.R. Smith Hit Similar →
1980 Skyward Steve Ward Hit Similar →
1980 The Gambler Rufe Bennett Average Similar →
1979 Lawman Without a Gun Marvin Tayman Super Hit Similar →
1978 Stickin' Together Cuda Weber Super Hit Similar →
1978 Ski Lift to Death Marv Gilman Super Hit Similar →
1977 Charlie Cobb: Nice Night for a Hanging Charlie Cobb Super Hit Similar →
1977 The Other Side of Midnight Bill Fraser Average Similar →
1976 The Killer Who Wouldn't Die Harry Keller Hit Similar →
1974 A Stranger Came by Train Glenn Mortenson Average Similar →
1974 Houston, We've Got a Problem Lou Matthews Super Hit Similar →
1974 McQ Toms Average Similar →
1974 Smile Jenny, You're Dead Det. Milt Bosworth Hit Similar →
1973 Call to Danger Emmet Jergens Super Hit Similar →
1973 The Mystery in Dracula's Castle Keith Raynor Hit Similar →
1972 Footsteps Jonas Kane Hit Similar →
1972 The Bull of the West Deputy Emmett Ryker Average Similar →
1972 The Glass House Brian Courtland Average Similar →
1971 The Last Picture Show Abilene Super Hit Similar →
1970 Company of Killers Frank Quinn Hit Similar →
1969 Winning Larry Average Similar →
1967 Sullivan's Empire Juan Clemente Hit Similar →
1966 And Now Miguel Johnny Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Killers Lee Hit Similar →
1956 Bang the Drum Slowly Coker Hit Similar →

Clu Gulager - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Clu Gulager?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Clu Gulager is "Lawman Without a Gun" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Clu Gulager acted in?

Clu Gulager has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Clu Gulager?

Other notable films include "Call to Danger", "Merry F*cking Christmas: The Making of Tangerine", and "The Killing Device".

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