Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

Biography

From Wikipedia Guinn Terrell Williams Jr. (April 26, 1899 – June 6, 1962) was an American actor who appeared in memorable westerns such as Dodge City (1939), Santa Fe Trail (1940), and The Comancheros (1961). He was nicknamed "Big Boy" as he was 6' 2" and had a muscular build from years of working on ranches and playing semi-pro and professional baseball. Williams made his screen debut in the 1919 comedy, Almost A Husband, with Will Rogers and Cullen Landis, and was featured in a large supporting role ten years later in Frank Borzage's Lucky Star with Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell. Throughout the 1920s Williams would have a string of successful films, mostly westerns. He then appeared in The Great Meadow alongside Johnny Mack Brown, which was Brown's breakout film. Throughout the 1930s, Williams acted in supporting roles, mostly in westerns, sports, or outdoor dramas. Although not...

Known For

Career Timeline

19191925193119371943194919551962
  1. 1962
  2. 1961
    The Comancheros

    Ed McBain - Gunrunner (uncredited) • Acting

  3. 1960
    The Alamo

    Lt. 'Irish' Finn • Acting

  4. 1960
    Home from the Hill

    Hugh Macauley (uncredited) • Acting

  5. 1960
    Five Bold Women

    'Big Foot' - the wagon driver • Acting

  6. 1957
    The Hired Gun

    Elby Kirby • Acting

  7. 1956
    Man from Del Rio

    Fred Jasper • Acting

  8. 1956
    Hidden Guns

    Kingford • Acting

Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams - Aperture