James Almanzar

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Born
James Roland Almanzar

(1934-10-07)October 7, 1934
Las Vegas, New Mexico, U.S.A.
DiedJune 9, 2002(2002-06-09) (aged 67)
Arcadia, California, U.S.A.
Cause of deathCancer
Other namesJim Almanzar
OccupationActor
Years active1960 – 2000

James Almanzar, born James Roland Almanzar and also known and credited as Jim Almanzar (1934 – 2002), was an American film and television actor.[1][2]

Early life

In the 1950s, after being awarded a scholarship, Almanzar attended the Pasadena Playhouse, which at time had become an accredited college that trained many notable talents. After graduating, he began his career in television, film, and theater.[1]

Career

Besides co-starring with Elvis Presley in the 1969 film Charro! (1969), Almanzar was an easily recognizable character actor who appeared in The Quick and the Dead (1963 film)|The Quick and the Dead (1963), The Spy in the Green Hat (1966), Herbie Rides Again (1974), The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1979), The Devil and Max Devlin (1981), and numerous The Walt Disney Company|Walt Disney productions for both the big- and small-screens.

Almanzar's television work included many appearances in action and western shows in the 60's and 70's, including Gunsmoke, The High Chaparral, How the West Was Won (TV series), The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Mission: Impossible (1966 TV series), and The Wild Wild West, among others.[1]

As a voice actor, he also lent his talent to animated productions such as The Black Cauldron (film) (1985).

Death

Almanzar died in 2002 of cancer at the age of 67.[1]

Filmography

A partial filmography follows.

Film

  • Invasion of the Star Creatures (1962)[3][4]
  • The Quick and the Dead (1963 film)|The Quick and the Dead (1963) as Giorgio[5][6]
  • The Spy in the Green Hat (1966) as Thrush Captain[7]
  • Catalina Caper (1967) as Sid[8]
  • Charro! (1969) as Sheriff Ramsey[9]
  • Weekend with the Babysitter (1970) as Rich Harris[10]
  • The Island at the Top of the World (1974) as French Engineer[11][12]
  • Herbie Rides Again (1974)[11]
  • Gus (1976 film)|Gus (1976) as Coach Garcia[11]
  • The Amazing Dobermans (1976) as Slager[13]
  • Pony Express Rider (1976) as Puddin[14]
  • The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1979) as Lennie[15]
  • The Devil and Max Devlin (1981)[16]
  • The Black Cauldron (film)|The Black Cauldron (1985) as Henchman (voice)[11][17]

Television

  • The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1966) "The Concrete Overcoat Affair: Part I" as Thrush Captain[7]
  • The Monroes (1966 TV series)|The Monroes (1966) "War Arrow" as Indian Chief[2]
  • Iron Horse (TV series)|Iron Horse (1966-1967)[18]
    • "Welcome for the General" as General Sherman
    • "Broken Gun" as Mr. Jordan
  • Cimarron Strip (1967) "Whitey" as Rosario[19][20]
  • The Wild Wild West (1967) "The Night of Jack O'Diamonds" as Gregorio[21]
  • The High Chaparral (1967-1968)[22]
    • "Shadows on the Land" as Mexican Soldier
    • "The Assassins" as Soldado
    • "Survival" as Soldado
    • "The Hair Hunter" as Soldado
  • Here Come the Brides (1968-1969)[23]
    • "Here Come the Brides" as Jason's Man
    • "And Jason Makes Five" as Canada
    • "Letter of the Law" as Claude Dupre
    • "One to a Customer" as Canada
  • Gunsmoke (1968-1975)[24]
    • Manolo (1975) as Artola Larralde
    • Kitty's Love Affair (1973) as Clel
    • The Scavengers (1970) as Ogana
    • Coreyville (1969) as Hankin
    • The First People (1968) as Mako
    • The Wreckers (1967) as Indio
    • Saturday Night (1967) as Houndog
    • The Wrong Man (1966) as Morell
    • Honor Before Justice (1966) as Barking Dog
  • Mission: Impossible (1966 TV series) (1970) "Flight" as Lieutenant Barata[20]
  • Disney anthology television series (1972-1980)[25]
    • "Michael O'Hara the Fourth" as Rodriguez[26]
    • "Kit Carson and the Mountain Men" as Fur Trader
    • "The Ghost of Cypress Swamp" as 1st Tracker
    • "Donovan's Kid: Part 2" as First Horseman
    • "The Kids Who Knew Too Much" as TV Director
  • The Rookies (1973) "The Wheel of Death" as Marty[20]
  • Search (American TV series) (1973) "The Packagers" as Marouk[20]
  • Police Woman (TV series) (1974-1975)[20]
    • "Flowers of Evil" as Sgt. Berian
    • "Silence" as Berian
  • Doctors' Hospital (1975-1976) as Dr. Anson Brooks[27]
    • "And Hear a Sudden Cry"
    • "Come at Last to Love"
  • Huckleberry Finn (1975 film) (1975) as Silas Phelps[28]
  • Cover Girls (film) (1977) as Hans[29]
  • How the West Was Won (TV series) (1978) as Hazett[30]
    • "Cattle Drive"
    • "Robber's Roost"
    • "Deek"
    • "The Judge"
    • "Gold"
    • "Brothers"
  • Matt Houston (1985) "Company Secrets" as Uri[31]
  • Columbo (1997) "A Trace of Murder" as Bartender[32]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "James Almanzar Obituary". Pasadena Star News. 19 June 2002. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 de Baca, Juliette C. (1967). New Mexico Magazine: Volume 45 - "TV Success". Bureau of Publications, State of New Mexico. p. 35. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  3. The Great Science Fiction Pictures II: Volume 2. Scarecrow Press. 1990. p. 232. ISBN 9780810822474. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  4. Ottoson, Robert (1985). American International Pictures: A Filmography. Garland. p. 79. ISBN 9780824089764. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  5. Wetta, Frank J.; Curley, Stephen J. (1992). Celluloid Wars: A Guide to Film and the American Experience of War. Greenwood Press. p. 176. ISBN 9780313260995. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  6. Blum, Da (114). Daniel Blum's Screen World, 1964: Volume 15. Biblo-Moser. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  7. 7.0 7.1 "The Spy in the Green Hat (1967): Cast and Crew". MovieFone. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  8. Lisanti, Thomas (7 May 2015). Hollywood Surf and Beach Movies: The First Wave, 1959-1969. McFarland. p. 315. ISBN 9781476601427. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  9. Neibaur, James L. (4 April 2014). The Elvis Movies. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. p. 242. ISBN 9781442230743. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  10. Motion Picture Herald. Quigley Publishing Company. 1970. p. 7. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  11. 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 Arnold, Mark (October 2013). Frozen in Ice: The Story of Walt Disney Productions, 1966-1985. BearManor Media. ISBN 9781593937515. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  12. International Motion Picture Almanac: Volume 47. Quigley Publications. 1976. p. 329. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  13. Film Review Digest Annual: Volume 2. KTO Press, Kraus-Thomson Organization. 1978. p. 241. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  14. Blum, Daniel C.; Willis, John A. (1977). Screen World: Volume 28. Crown Publishers. p. 187. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  15. Sarno, Art (July 1980). Academy Awards. E S E California. p. 85. ISBN 9780912076379. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  16. Lentz III, Harris M. (2001). Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy Film and Television Credits: Filmography. McFarland. p. 1030. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  17. Hischak, Thomas S. (6 October 2011). Disney Voice Actors: A Biographical Dictionary. McFarland. p. 236. ISBN 9780786486946. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  18. "TV-Dial-O-Logue: Monday Evening TV Listings". No. 20. San Bernardino Sun. 2 January 1967.
  19. TV Guide. Triangle Publications. 1971. p. 49. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  20. 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 20.4 "1970-1982 TV show guest appearances for James Almanzar". Ultimate 70s. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  21. Presnell, Don (22 November 2021). Wandering The Wild Wild West: A Critical Analysis of the CBS Television Series. McFarland. p. 84. ISBN 9781476644448. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  22. Cue: The Weekly Magazine of New York Life. Cue Publishing Company. 1971. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  23. Etter, Jonathan (December 2009). Gangway, Lord! Here Come the Brides Book. BearManor Media. ISBN 9781593935061. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  24. Greenland, David R. The Gunsmoke Chronicles: A New History of Television's Greatest Western. BearManor Media. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  25. Cotter, Bill (22 September 1997). Wonderful World of Disney Television: A Complete History. Disney Editions. pp. 105, 114, 126, 127, 134. ISBN 9780786863594. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  26. Smith, Dave (1996). Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia. Hyperion. p. 319. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  27. Hyatt, Wesley (6 October 2015). Short-Lived Television Series, 1948-1978: Thirty Years of More Than 1,000 Flops. McFarland. p. 242. ISBN 9781476605159. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  28. Rasmussen, R. Kent (14 May 2014). Critical Companion to Mark Twain: A Literary Reference to His Life and Work. Facts On File, Incorporated. p. 234. ISBN 9781438108520. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  29. Marill, Alvin H. (1987). Movies Made for Television: The Telefeature and the Mini-series, 1964-1986. New York Zoetrope. p. 86. ISBN 9780918432803. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  30. "1970-1982 Episode Guide for "How The West Was Won"". Ultimate 70s. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  31. TV Guide: Volume 33. Triangle Publications. 1985. p. 1. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  32. "Columbo • S10E11 : A Trace of Murder". Series TV Shows. Retrieved 24 August 2022.

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