Sheb Wooley
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Shelby Fredrick "Sheb" Wooley (April 10, 1921 – September 16, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He recorded a series of novelty songs including the 1958 hit rock and roll comedy single "The Purple People Eater"[1] and under the name Ben Colder the country hit "Almost Persuaded No. 2". As an actor, he portrayed Cletus Summers, the principal of Hickory High School and assistant coach in the 1986 film Hoosiers; Ben Miller, brother of Frank Miller in the film High Noon; Travis Cobb in The Outlaw Josey Wales, and scout Pete Nolan in the television series Rawhide.
Sheb Wooley Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Sheb Wooley reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 41 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Sheb Wooley's work falls within the Western genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 63% of Sheb Wooley'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 Black Whip, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Sheb Wooley Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sheb Wooley's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Sheb Wooley has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit | Screaming Citizen (archive sound, uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones | Crewmate's Scream (archive sound) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | A Goofy Movie | Concert Crewmember's Scream (archive sound) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Purple People Eater | Harvey Skitters | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Hoosiers | Cletus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Uphill All the Way | Anson Sudro | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Silverado | Cavalry Sergeant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Dollmaker | Mr. Kendrick | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | History of the World: Part I | Screaming Peasants (archive sound) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Big Brawl | Screaming Thug | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Outlaw Josey Wales | Travis Cobb | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The War Wagon | Snyder | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Country Boy | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Hootenanny Hoot | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | PT 109 | Edmund Drewitch's Scream (archive sound) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Sergeant Rutledge | Screaming Trooper (archive sound) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Terror in a Texas Town | Baxter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Ride a Violent Mile | Jonathan Long | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Trooper Hook | Townsman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Without Incident | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Black Whip | Bill Lassater | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Giant | Gabe Target | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Man Without a Star | Latigo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Seven Brides for Seven Brothers | Undetermined Role (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Johnny Guitar | Posseman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Arrow In The Dust | Trooper (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Rose Marie | Corporal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Boy from Oklahoma | Pete Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Texas Bad Man | Mack | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Charge at Feather River | Pvt. Wilhelm's Scream (archive sound) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Lusty Men | Gambler with Buster (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Toughest Man in Arizona | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Cattle Town | Miller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Hellgate | Neill Price | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | High Noon | Ben Miller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Distant Drums | Pvt. Jessup | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Fort Worth | Outrider (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Little Big Horn | Quince | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Apache Drums | Townsman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Rocky Mountain | Kay Rawlins | Average | Similar → |
Sheb Wooley - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sheb Wooley?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sheb Wooley is "The Black Whip" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Sheb Wooley acted in?
Sheb Wooley has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sheb Wooley?
Other notable films include "Country Boy", "Texas Bad Man", and "High Noon".