
I. Stanford Jolley
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Isaac Stanford Jolley (October 24, 1900 – December 7, 1978) was an American character actor of film and television, primarily in western roles as cowboys, law-enforcement officers, or villains. Recognized by his slight build, narrow face, and pencil-thin moustache, Jolley appeared some five hundred times on the large or small screen. Isaac Stanford Jolley was born in a circus trailer in Elizabeth, New Jersey, while the circus owned by his father had a three-day stop there.[2] Jolley toured as a child with his father's traveling circus and worked in vaudeville. He was a student of the Edward Clark Academy Theater. Television roles From 1950 to 1953, Jolley first appeared on television with six castings in different role in the series, The Lone Ranger with Clayton Moore. He appeared twice in 1953 in the syndicated western series, The Range Rider. He made two appearances as Parker in Tales of the Texas Rangers, with series stars Willard Parker and Harry Lauter. Jolley guest starred as the henchman Walt, along with Clayton Moore and Darryl Hickman in the 1954 episode "Annie Gets Her Man" of the syndicated Western, Annie Oakley. He appeared as Sheriff Bascom in the 1954 episode "Black Bart" of Stories of the Century. Jolley soon appeared multiple times on a wide range of other western series, including, The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (three times), The Cisco Kid (ten), Tales of the Texas Rangers (twice), Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (twice), The Roy Rogers Show (three), The Gene Autry Show (four), Sky King (four), Death Valley Days (five), 26 Men (five appearances, again with Tristram Coffin, the series star), Wanted Dead or Alive (two), Bronco (twice), Tales of Wells Fargo (twice), The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (six), Maverick (six), Lawman (six), Cheyenne (seven), Rawhide (five), Wagon Train (ten), The Virginian (two), Daniel Boone (two), Laredo (two), The Big Valley (three), Bonanza (eight), and Gunsmoke (nine). In 1960, he guest starred as the Indian named Singing Arrow in the series finale, "The Search," of the syndicated western, Pony Express, with Grant Sullivan. In 1962, he was cast as The Stranger in the episode "Quarantine" of the NBC western series, The Tall Man, starring Barry Sullivan, and Clu Gulager. In 1965, Jolley appeared as Enos Scoggins in "The Greatest Coward on Earth" of the Chuck Connors series, Branded. He had also appeared with Connors on ABC's The Rifleman in one of the last episodes of the series in 1963 in the role of Joe Fogner in "Hostages to Fortune" (1963). He appeared four times in 1956 in archival footage on the children's western The Gabby Hayes Show. In 1966, Jolley appeared on the show F Troop as Colonel Ferguson in the episode "Survival of the Fittest". Jolley's last Western roles were in 1976: as (1) a farmer in ABC's The Macahans, the pilot of James Arness's second western series, How the West Was Won, and (2) as a drunkard in the short-lived Tim Matheson and Kurt Russell series The Quest. CLR
I. Stanford Jolley Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of I. Stanford Jolley reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of I. Stanford Jolley's work falls within the Western genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of I. Stanford Jolley'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 Lightning Raiders, which stands out as a key performance.
Best I. Stanford Jolley Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from I. Stanford Jolley's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie I. Stanford Jolley has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | The Miracle of the Hills | Dr. Tuttle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Here Come the Jets | Bartender | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Wild Dakotas | Tabor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Tilted Tenderfoot | The Outlaw Leader | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Day of Triumph | Simon the Pharisee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Two Guns and a Badge | Sam Allen - Stableman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Kansas Territory | Slater | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Man from the Black Hills | Pete Ingram (as Stanford Jolley) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Leadville Gunslinger | Cliff Saunders | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Waco | Curly Ivers | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Cattle Queen | Scarface | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Lawless Cowboys | Sheriff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Oklahoma Justice | Sam Fleming | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Nevada Badmen | Old Man Waller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Don Daredevil Rides Again | Sheriff [Chs. 1, 4, 10] | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Canyon Raiders | Sam Wellman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Bandit King of Texas | Land Agent Willets | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Haunted Trails | Joe Rankin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Gun Law Justice | Duke Corliss | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Gunning for Justice | Blake | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Fighting Ranger | Pop Sinclair | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Tex Granger: Midnight Rider of the Plains | Rance Carson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Oklahoma Blues | Beasley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Check Your Guns | Brad Taggert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Land of the Lawless | Cherokee Kid | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The People's Choice | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Wild West | Rustler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Silver Range | Sheriff Bill Armstrong | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | North of the Border | Ivy Jenkins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Daughter of Don Q | Lippy Monroe (Thug) [Ch. 5] | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Terrors on Horseback | Grant Barlow | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Swing, Cowboy, Swing | James Beeton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Ambush Trail | Hatch Bolton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Six Gun Man | Matt Haley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Lightning Raiders | Kane | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Springtime in Texas | Marshal Set Rawlins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Trouble Chasers | Lefty Reed | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Cyclone Prairie Rangers | Henchman (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Oklahoma Raiders | Henchman Higgins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Outlaw Roundup | Red Hayden | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Underdog | Friendly Soldier (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Trail of Terror | Hank | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Frontier Law | Weasel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Bad Men of Thunder Gap | Henchman Horne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Border Roundup | Masters | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Prairie Pals | Ace Shannon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | House of Errors | Policeman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Gentleman from Dixie | Kirkland | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Rollin' Home to Texas | Red | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Swing It Professor | Piano playing hobo | Super Hit | Similar → |
I. Stanford Jolley - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of I. Stanford Jolley?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring I. Stanford Jolley is "Lightning Raiders" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has I. Stanford Jolley acted in?
I. Stanford Jolley has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by I. Stanford Jolley?
Other notable films include "Gun Law Justice", "Two Guns and a Badge", and "Silver Range".




