Doug McClure
ActingAbout Doug McClure
Douglas Osborne "Doug" McClure (May 11, 1935 – February 5, 1995) was an American actor whose career in film and television extended from the 1950s to the 1990s. He is best known for his role as the cowboy Trampas during the entire run from 1962 to 1971 of the NBC western television series, The Virginian, loosely based on the Owen Wister novel.
Doug McClure Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Doug McClure reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Doug McClure's work falls within the TV Movie genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of Doug McClure'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 The Lively Set, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Doug McClure Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Doug McClure's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Doug McClure has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Riders in the Storm | Hamilton Monroe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Maverick | Riverboat Poker Player | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Dead Man's Revenge | Granger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Battling for Baby | David | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw | Doug | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Prime Suspect | Dr. Brand | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Tapeheads | Sid Tager | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Dark Before Dawn | Kirkland | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Hollywood Dinosaur Chronicles | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | 52 Pick-Up | Mark Arveson | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Omega Syndrome | Detective Milnor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Cannonball Run II | The Slapper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Strange Companions | Archie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The House Where Evil Dwells | Alex Curtis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Firebird 2015 A.D. | McVain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Nightside | Danny Dandoy | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Humanoids from the Deep | Jim Hill | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Warlords of Atlantis | Greg Collinson | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | SST: Death Flight | Hank Fairbanks | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Wild and Wooly | Delaney Burke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The People That Time Forgot | Bowen Tyler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | At the Earth's Core | David Innes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | What Changed Charley Farthing? | Charley Farthing | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Satan's Triangle | Lt. J. Haig | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Land That Time Forgot | Bowen Tyler | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Death Race | Lt. Del Culpepper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Birdmen | Major Harry Cook | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Hell Hounds of Alaska | Don Rutland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Shirts/Skins | Dr. Francis Murphy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Playmates | Kermit Holvey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Bull of the West | Trampas | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Death of Me Yet | Edward Young / Paul Towers | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Terror in the Sky | George Spencer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Backtrack! | Trampas (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Nobody's Perfect | Doc Willoughby | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The King's Pirate | Lt. Brian Fleming | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Longest Hundred Miles | Cpl. Steve Bennett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Beau Geste | John Geste | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Shenandoah | Lt. Sam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Final Hour | Trampas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Lively Set | Chuck Manning | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Brazen Bell | Trampas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Devil's Children | Trampas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Unforgiven | Andy Zachary | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Because They're Young | Jim Trent | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Gidget | Waikiki | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | South Pacific | Pilot in Hospital | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Enemy Below | Ens. Merry (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Friendly Persuasion | Soldier (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Doug McClure - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Doug McClure?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Doug McClure is "The Lively Set" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Doug McClure acted in?
Doug McClure has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Doug McClure?
Other notable films include "Shirts/Skins", "Playmates", and "The Brazen Bell".