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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ray Elgin Teal (January 12, 1902 – April 2, 1976) was an American actor. His most famous role was as Sheriff Roy Coffee on the television series Bonanza (1959–1972), which was only one of dozens of sheriffs on television and in movies that he played during his long and prolific career stretching from 1937 to 1970. He appeared in pictures such as Western Jamboree (1938) with Gene Autry, The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) with Fredric March and Myrna Loy, The Black Arrow (1948), Billy Wilder's Ace in the Hole (1951) and Judgment at Nuremberg (1961) with Spencer Tracy and Burt Lancaster.
Teal was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A saxophone player, he worked his way through the University of California, Los Angeles as a bandleader before becoming an actor.
His longest-running role was as Sheriff Roy Coffee, a law-enforcing sheriff on Bonanza. Teal was one of the most senior members of the crew having a permanent role. He had also played a sheriff in the Billy Wilder film Ace in the Hole (1951). Teal co-starred in numerous TV westerns throughout his career: he appeared five times on Cheyenne, four times on The Lone Ranger, on The Alaskans, three times in different roles on another long-running western series, Wagon Train, on NBC's Tales of Wells Fargo, on the ABC western series Broken Arrow, five times on the ABC western comedy Maverick, on the CBS western series The Texan, the NBC western series The Californians, twice on Colt .45, once on Wanted: Dead or Alive, and as "Sheriff Clay" for a single 1960 episode of the NBC western series Riverboat, and four times on a western series about the rodeo titled Wide Country.
After more than 15 years performing in films and in early television, Teal secured a recurring role as a police officer in the 1953–1955 ABC sitcom with a variety-show theme, Where's Raymond?, later renamed The Ray Bolger Show.
In 1955, Teal appeared as McCanles, a ruthless cattle baron in the episode "Julesburg" of the ABC/Warner Bros. Western series, Cheyenne. Altogether, Teal appeared five times on Cheyenne. He later appeared in a guest-starring role in another ABC/WB Western series, The Alaskans. From 1957 to 1962, Teal was cast three times in different roles on the Western series, Wagon Train. He also appeared in a number of episodes of Bat Masterson, an episode of The Rifleman and later in Green Acres.
In 1957, Teal played a lawman, Captain McNelly, in the episode "Sam Bass" of NBC's Tales of Wells Fargo. Teal was cast as Fenster in "The Bounty Hunters" (1957) on the ABC Western series, Broken Arrow. In 1958, Teal guest-starred "No Tears for the Dead" on the CBS Western series, The Texan. He also later appeared in the CBS sitcom, Dennis the Menace.
In 1960, Teal was cast as Sheriff Roy Coffee in Bonanza, a role he played until 1972, appearing in 98 episodes, occasionally as the lead character. He also portrayed judge/dentist/shoe repairman H.G. Cogswell in Bat Masterson starring Gene Barry.
He died of undisclosed causes on April 2, 1976, at age 74 in Santa Monica, California. CLR
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Filmography (Movies)
The Hanged Man
Character:Judge Homer Bayne
Release Date:13/03/1974
Hacksaw
Character:The Rancher
Release Date:26/09/1971
Chisum
Character:Justice J.B. Wilson
Release Date:23/07/1970
The Liberation of L.B. Jones
Character:Chief of Police
Release Date:18/03/1970
Gallegher: The Mystery of Edward Sims
Character:Sheriff Snead
Release Date:31/03/1968
Gallegher Goes West
Character:Snead
Release Date:30/10/1966
Taggart
Character:Ralph Taggart
Release Date:01/02/1965
The Adventures of Gallegher
Character:Snead
Release Date:24/01/1965
Bullet for a Badman
Character:Townsman
Release Date:01/09/1964
Bristle Face
Character:Justice Mackley
Release Date:26/01/1964
Cattle King
Character:Edwin 'Ed' Winters (Teton Ranch Foreman)
Release Date:08/07/1963
Judgment at Nuremberg
Character:Curtiss Ives
Release Date:18/12/1961
One-Eyed Jacks
Character:Barney
Release Date:30/03/1961
Posse from Hell
Character:Banker
Release Date:01/03/1961
Inherit the Wind
Character:Jessie H. Dunlap
Release Date:07/07/1960
Home from the Hill
Character:Dr. Carson
Release Date:03/03/1960
Girl on the Run
Character:Lt. Harper
Release Date:10/10/1958
Gunman's Walk
Character:Jensen Sieverts
Release Date:15/07/1958
Saddle the Wind
Character:Brick Larson
Release Date:20/03/1958
The Tall Stranger
Character:Cap
Release Date:17/11/1957
Decision at Sundown
Character:Morley Chase
Release Date:10/11/1957
The Wayward Girl
Character:Sheriff
Release Date:22/09/1957
Band of Angels
Character:Mr. Calloway
Release Date:03/08/1957
The Oklahoman
Character:Jason - Stableman
Release Date:19/05/1957
The Guns of Fort Petticoat
Character:Salt Pork
Release Date:01/04/1957
The Phantom Stagecoach
Character:Sheriff Ned Riorden
Release Date:31/03/1957
Utah Blaine
Character:Russ Nevers
Release Date:01/02/1957
The Blessed Midnight
Character:Mr. O'Hara
Release Date:18/12/1956
The Young Guns
Character:Josh
Release Date:12/09/1956
The Burning Hills
Character:Joe Sutton
Release Date:01/09/1956
The Indian Fighter
Character:Morgan
Release Date:21/12/1955
The Desperate Hours
Character:State Police Lt. Fredericks
Release Date:05/10/1955
Apache Ambush
Character:Sgt. Tim O'Roarke
Release Date:24/08/1955
Run for Cover
Character:Sheriff
Release Date:29/04/1955
The Man from Bitter Ridge
Character:Shep Bascom
Release Date:12/04/1955
Rage at Dawn
Character:Sheriff of Seymour
Release Date:26/03/1955
Rogue Cop
Character:Patrolman Mullins
Release Date:17/09/1954
About Mrs. Leslie
Character:Barney
Release Date:03/08/1954
Lucky Me
Character:Thayer Crony (uncredited)
Release Date:09/04/1954
The Command
Character:Dr. Trent
Release Date:13/02/1954
The Wild One
Character:Frank Bleeker
Release Date:30/12/1953
Ambush at Tomahawk Gap
Character:Doc
Release Date:01/05/1953
Hangman's Knot
Character:Quincey
Release Date:15/11/1952
Montana Belle
Character:Emmett Dalton
Release Date:11/11/1952
Cattle Town
Character:Judd Hastings
Release Date:06/09/1952
Carrie
Character:Allen - Bondsman
Release Date:17/07/1952
The Turning Point
Character:Clint, Police Captain
Release Date:12/07/1952
Jumping Jacks
Character:W.W. Timmons
Release Date:11/06/1952
The Lion and the Horse
Character:Dave Tracy
Release Date:16/05/1952
The Captive City
Character:Chief Gillette
Release Date:26/03/1952
Flaming Feather
Character:
Release Date:01/02/1952
The Wild North
Character:Ruger
Release Date:28/01/1952
Distant Drums
Character:Pvt. Mohair
Release Date:25/12/1951
Warpath
Character:Maj. Reno (uncredited)
Release Date:22/11/1951
Tomorrow Is Another Day
Character:Mr. Dawson
Release Date:08/08/1951
The Secret of Convict Lake
Character:Sheriff Cromwell (uncredited)
Release Date:29/07/1951
Fort Worth
Character:Gabe Clevenger
Release Date:14/07/1951
Ace in the Hole
Character:Sheriff
Release Date:29/06/1951
Along the Great Divide
Character:Deputy Lou Gray
Release Date:02/06/1951
Home Town Story
Character:Complaining Electrical Worker (uncredited)
Release Date:18/05/1951
The Redhead and the Cowboy
Character:Brock (Union agent)
Release Date:15/03/1951
Where Danger Lives
Character:Sheriff Joe Borden (uncredited)
Release Date:16/11/1950
Southside 1-1000
Character:Detective
Release Date:16/11/1950
When You're Smiling
Character:Steve
Release Date:30/08/1950
The Men
Character:Man at Bar
Release Date:25/08/1950
The Petty Girl
Character:Policeman #1 (uncredited)
Release Date:17/08/1950
No Way Out
Character:Day Deputy in Hospital Prison Ward (uncredited)
Release Date:16/08/1950
Edge of Doom
Character:Ned Moore
Release Date:03/08/1950
Convicted
Character:Cell Block / Yard Guard (uncredited)
Release Date:01/08/1950
Our Very Own
Character:Jim Lynch
Release Date:27/07/1950
Winchester '73
Character:Marshall Noonan (uncredited)
Release Date:12/07/1950
The Asphalt Jungle
Character:Cop in Car Barn Slugged by Dix (uncredited)
Release Date:12/05/1950
Harbor of Missing Men
Character:Frank Leggett
Release Date:26/03/1950
Quicksand
Character:Motorcycle Officer
Release Date:24/03/1950
The Kid from Texas
Character:Sheriff Rand
Release Date:01/03/1950
Gun Crazy
Character:California Border Inspector (uncredited)
Release Date:20/01/1950
Ambush
Character:Capt. J.R. Wolverson
Release Date:13/01/1950
Davy Crockett, Indian Scout
Character:Captain McHale
Release Date:06/01/1950
Oh, You Beautiful Doll
Character:Policeman
Release Date:11/11/1949
Rusty's Birthday
Character:Virgil Neeley
Release Date:03/11/1949
Once More, My Darling
Character:Truck Driver
Release Date:10/09/1949
Mr. Soft Touch
Character:Squad Car Police Officer (Uncredited)
Release Date:28/07/1949
Kazan
Character:McCready
Release Date:13/07/1949
It Happens Every Spring
Character:Mac (uncredited)
Release Date:10/06/1949
Streets of Laredo
Character:Cantrel
Release Date:27/05/1949
Bad Boy
Character:Policeman Bob
Release Date:22/02/1949
Hello Out There
Character:The Husband
Release Date:01/01/1949
One Sunday Afternoon
Character:Policeman on bicycle
Release Date:25/12/1948
Joan of Arc
Character:Bertrand de Poulengy, a squire
Release Date:22/12/1948
Whispering Smith
Character:Seagrue
Release Date:09/12/1948
The Countess of Monte Cristo
Character:Charlie
Release Date:31/10/1948
Road House
Character:Policeman
Release Date:22/09/1948
Walk a Crooked Mile
Character:Police Sergeant
Release Date:02/09/1948
The Man from Colorado
Character:Bartender
Release Date:07/08/1948
The Man from Colorado
Character:Bartender (uncredited)
Release Date:07/08/1948
Daredevils of the Clouds
Character:Jim Mitchell
Release Date:26/07/1948
Hazard
Character:Plain Clothes Policeman in L.A. (uncredited)
Release Date:28/05/1948
I Wouldn't Be in Your Shoes
Character:Death Row Guard (uncredited)
Release Date:23/05/1948
Raw Deal
Character:(uncredited)
Release Date:21/05/1948
Fury at Furnace Creek
Character:Sergeant (uncredited)
Release Date:30/04/1948
The Miracle of the Bells
Character:Koslick, Miner
Release Date:27/03/1948
The Black Arrow
Character:Nick Appleyard
Release Date:18/03/1948
Tenth Avenue Angel
Character:Mounted Train Yard Guard (uncredited)
Release Date:20/02/1948
Black Bart
Character:Pete (uncredited)
Release Date:17/02/1948
High Wall
Character:Police Lieutenant (uncredited)
Release Date:17/12/1947
Roses Are Red
Character:Weston
Release Date:10/11/1947
Driftwood
Character:Mr. Perkins
Release Date:15/09/1947
Desert Fury
Character:Bus Driver (uncredited)
Release Date:15/08/1947
Michigan Kid
Character:Sergeant
Release Date:11/08/1947
Deep Valley
Character:Prison Official
Release Date:30/07/1947
Brute Force
Character:Jackson - Guard (uncredited)
Release Date:16/07/1947
Cheyenne
Character:Gambler (uncredited)
Release Date:06/06/1947
The Peanut Man
Character:Dr. Miller
Release Date:01/06/1947
The Long Night
Character:Mr. Hudson (uncredited)
Release Date:28/05/1947
Ramrod
Character:Ed Burma
Release Date:02/05/1947
The Sea of Grass
Character:Cattleman (uncredited)
Release Date:25/04/1947
My Favorite Brunette
Character:State Trooper Sergeant (uncredited)
Release Date:19/03/1947
Undercover Maisie
Character:Man at Union Station
Release Date:01/03/1947
Undercover Maisie
Character:Wolf at Union Station (Uncredited)
Release Date:01/03/1947
Dead Reckoning
Character:Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
Release Date:31/12/1946
The Best Years of Our Lives
Character:Mr. Mollett
Release Date:25/12/1946
Till the Clouds Roll By
Character:Movie Studio Orchestra Conductor (uncredited)
Release Date:05/12/1946
The Strange Woman
Character:Alex Duncan (uncredited)
Release Date:25/10/1946
Decoy
Character:Policeman (uncredited)
Release Date:14/09/1946
The Missing Lady
Character:Interrogating Detective with Black Mustache (uncredited)
Release Date:17/08/1946
Canyon Passage
Character:Neal Howison (uncredited)
Release Date:17/07/1946
Strange Voyage
Character:Capt. Andrews
Release Date:06/07/1946
Deadline for Murder
Character:Frank (uncredited)
Release Date:28/06/1946
Dangerous Business
Character:Plainclothesman (uncredited)
Release Date:20/06/1946
Blonde Alibi
Character:Detective Jones (Uncredited)
Release Date:01/03/1946
The Bandit of Sherwood Forest
Character:Little John
Release Date:21/02/1946
The Harvey Girls
Character:Conductor (uncredited)
Release Date:18/01/1946
Adventure
Character:Steve - Maritime Commissioner (uncredited)
Release Date:28/12/1945
Captain Kidd
Character:Michael O'Shawn (uncredited)
Release Date:22/11/1945
A Gun in His Hand
Character:Police Lt. O'Neill (uncredited)
Release Date:15/09/1945
Anchors Aweigh
Character:Assistant Movie Director (uncredited)
Release Date:13/08/1945
Along Came Jones
Character:Kriendler
Release Date:19/07/1945
Back to Bataan
Character:Lt. Col. Roberts (uncredited)
Release Date:30/05/1945
The Clock
Character:Policeman
Release Date:25/05/1945
Circumstantial Evidence
Character:Policeman
Release Date:20/04/1945
Sudan
Character:Slave Trader (uncredited)
Release Date:18/04/1945
Keep Your Powder Dry
Character:Army Captain/Camouflage Leader (uncredited)
Release Date:01/04/1945
Main Street After Dark
Character:Cop at Finale (uncredited)
Release Date:12/01/1945
Hollywood Canteen
Character:Army Captain (uncredited)
Release Date:15/12/1944
Nothing But Trouble
Character:Police Officer (uncredited)
Release Date:06/12/1944
The Princess and the Pirate
Character:Guard (uncredited)
Release Date:17/11/1944
The Missing Juror
Character:Chief of Detectives at Line-Up (uncredited)
Release Date:16/11/1944
Strange Affair
Character:Truck Driver (Uncredited)
Release Date:05/10/1944
Cry of the Werewolf
Character:Ed, a Policeman (uncredited)
Release Date:17/08/1944
The Soul of a Monster
Character:Truck Driver (uncredited)
Release Date:17/08/1944
Maisie Goes to Reno
Character:Policeman (Uncredited)
Release Date:15/08/1944
Secret Command
Character:Shipyard Worker (uncredited)
Release Date:30/07/1944
U-Boat Prisoner
Character:C.P.O. Shaw (uncredited)
Release Date:25/07/1944
Bathing Beauty
Character:Maitre d' at Adams Club (uncredited)
Release Date:27/06/1944
Main Street Today
Character:Ed a Citizen at Committee Meeting (uncredited)
Release Date:25/03/1944
None Shall Escape
Character:Oremski
Release Date:03/02/1944
Madame Curie
Character:Driver (uncredited)
Release Date:16/12/1943
Whistling in Brooklyn
Character:Traded Beaver Baseall Player (uncredited)
Release Date:01/12/1943
The Chance of a Lifetime
Character:Policeman Joe (Uncredited)
Release Date:26/10/1943
Dangerous Blondes
Character:Detective Charlie Temple (uncredited)
Release Date:23/09/1943
Thousands Cheer
Character:Ringmaster at Circus (uncredited)
Release Date:13/09/1943
Ode to Victory
Character:Master Sergeant - Orchestra Conductor (uncredited)
Release Date:31/07/1943
Crime Doctor
Character:Detective with Pipe (uncredited)
Release Date:22/06/1943
Prairie Chickens
Character:Sam
Release Date:21/05/1943
She Has What It Takes
Character:Cop (uncredited)
Release Date:15/04/1943
Slightly Dangerous
Character:Pedestrian lifting Peggy up (uncredited)
Release Date:01/04/1943
Northwest Rangers
Character:Poker Player
Release Date:28/10/1942
Overland Mail
Character:Phony Indian
Release Date:22/09/1942
Secret Enemies
Character:Casey (uncredited)
Release Date:17/09/1942
Apache Trail
Character:Ed Cotton
Release Date:01/09/1942
Calling Dr. Gillespie
Character:Detroit Policeman (uncredited)
Release Date:01/08/1942
Escape from Crime
Character:Gangster
Release Date:25/07/1942
Fingers at the Window
Character:Police Car #12 Driver (uncredited)
Release Date:22/04/1942
Nazi Agent
Character:Officer Graves (uncredited)
Release Date:01/03/1942
Woman of the Year
Character:Married Sports Reporter (uncredited)
Release Date:05/02/1942
Wild Bill Hickok Rides
Character:Jack Handley
Release Date:31/01/1942
The Bugle Sounds
Character:Sergeant
Release Date:30/01/1942
Don Winslow of the Navy
Character:Gang Radioman Barker
Release Date:06/01/1942
Shadow of the Thin Man
Character:Cab Driver (uncredited)
Release Date:21/11/1941
They Died with Their Boots On
Character:Barfly (uncredited)
Release Date:20/11/1941
Honky Tonk
Character:Poker Player on Train (uncredited)
Release Date:01/10/1941
Sergeant York
Character:Marching Soldier (uncredited)
Release Date:27/09/1941
Billy the Kid
Character:Sammy Axel (uncredited)
Release Date:30/05/1941
Ziegfeld Girl
Character:Pawnbroker (uncredited)
Release Date:25/04/1941
Outlaws of the Panhandle
Character:Walt Burnett
Release Date:27/02/1941
Kitty Foyle
Character:Clarinet Player (uncredited)
Release Date:27/12/1940
The Green Hornet Strikes Again!
Character:Chief Guard at Steel Mill
Release Date:24/12/1940
Trail of the Vigilantes
Character:Deputy Sheriff
Release Date:13/12/1940
Pony Post
Character:Claud Richards
Release Date:01/12/1940
American Spoken Here
Character:Bartender (uncredited)
Release Date:30/11/1940
Third Finger, Left Hand
Character:Cameraman in Ohio (uncredited)
Release Date:11/10/1940
Prairie Schooners
Character:Wolf Tanner
Release Date:29/09/1940
Melody Ranch
Character:Henchman
Release Date:15/09/1940
I Love You Again
Character:Watchman (uncredited)
Release Date:09/08/1940
Adventures of Red Ryder
Character:Shark
Release Date:28/06/1940
New Moon
Character:Bondsman
Release Date:28/06/1940
Florian
Character:Soldier
Release Date:05/06/1940
Viva Cisco Kid
Character:Josh - Stage Holdup Man
Release Date:12/04/1940
Strange Cargo
Character:Guard (uncredited)
Release Date:01/03/1940
Northwest Passage
Character:Bradley McNeil
Release Date:23/02/1940
Star Reporter
Character:Crook
Release Date:22/02/1939
Western Jamboree
Character:McCall
Release Date:02/12/1938
Give Me a Sailor
Character:Sailor Playing Clarinet (uncredited)
Release Date:19/08/1938
Radio Patrol
Character:Perkins
Release Date:03/10/1937
Television Appearances
Western von gestern
Character:Pete, 1. Bombenleger
The Doris Day Show
Character:Mr. Eric Ekstrom
The Monroes
Character:
I Dream of Jeannie
Character:Admiral Tugwell
Green Acres
Character:Mr. Grimes
The Fugitive
Character:Sheriff McNary
The Lieutenant
Character:Mr. Coolidge
Everglades
Character:
Bus Stop
Character:
87th Precinct
Character:Sam Thorpe
Klondike
Character:Augie Teege
Route 66
Character:
Thriller
Character:Sheriff Wiley
The Alaskans
Character:
Dennis the Menace
Character:Mr. Phillips
The Twilight Zone
Character:Mr. Franklin
Laramie
Character:
Riverboat
Character:Sheriff Clay
Bonanza
Character:Sheriff Roy Coffee
Rawhide
Character:Hennegan
Rawhide
Character:Sheriff
77 Sunset Strip
Character:
77 Sunset Strip
Character:Captain Hobart
Bat Masterson
Character:Virgil Gardiner
Bat Masterson
Character:H.G. Cogswell
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Character:
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Character:Sheriff Blaney
Lawman
Character:Judge Leonard Whitehall
The Rifleman
Character:
The Texan
Character:Sheriff Dave Travers
Bronco
Character:
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Character:Nebro
Shirley Temple's Storybook
Character:Judge Thatcher
Frank Sinatra Show
Character:Self
Zorro
Character:Vasquez (uncredited)
Casey Jones
Character:Pete Dunlap
Trackdown
Character:Ward
Trackdown
Character:Sheriff Michaels
Maverick
Character:Mart Fallon
Maverick
Character:Sheriff Chick Tucker
Perry Mason
Character:Joe Downing
Wagon Train
Character:Ray Tarback
Panic!
Character:
Wire Service
Character:Captain Gormand
Broken Arrow
Character:Col. McBride
The Adventures of Jim Bowie
Character:Sheriff Carson Singletary
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Character:Bartlett
Screen Director's Playhouse
Character:Farmer Clark
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Character:Sheriff
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Character:Police Lieutenant
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Character:Sheriff Briggs
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Character:Warden Jacobs
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Character:Chief of Detectives
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Character:Fire Chief
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Character:Ben Tulip
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Character:Jim Hale
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Character:Police Detective
Frontier
Character:Kennicut
Cheyenne
Character:McCanles
Cheyenne
Character:Maj. Heffler (uncredited)
Gunsmoke
Character:Sgt. Jones
The Millionaire
Character:Roger Willard
The Wonderful World of Disney
Character:Snead
The Wonderful World of Disney
Character:Frank Oxford
The Wonderful World of Disney
Character:Sheriff Snead
The Wonderful World of Disney
Character:Justice Mackley
Studio 57
Character:Marshal Frank
Lassie
Character:
Lassie
Character:Jim Teal
Public Defender
Character:
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
Character:Mr. Sanders
Cavalcade of America
Character:Howard
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Character:Capt. Donovan
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Character:Linc Johnson
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
Character:Lt. Boyd
Lux Video Theatre
Character:Chief Rowan
The Lone Ranger
Character:Doc Grayson
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