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Raymond Guth
Actor

Raymond Guth

29 May 1924Born
17 Dec 2021Died
97Age at death
59Credits

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Early years

Guth was born on May 29, 1924, in Oil City, Pennsylvania. He studied acting at the Pasadena Playhouse while supporting himself Work nights at a morgue.

Career

Guth originally performed in stage plays. In 1954 he was given an award as best actor by Theater Americana for his performance as Genesius in the play The Comedian. He made his film debut in 1956, appearing in the film The Flesh Merchant. Guth's first credited television appearance was in 1957 in the anthology series Alfred Hitchcock Presents.

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He continued to work with Hitchcock in film and television.

Guth made guest appearances in the television shows Wagon Train, The Virginian, Route 66, The High Chaparral, Daniel Boone, Tombstone Territory, Rawhide The Rifleman, Perry Mason, and Land of the Giants, and multiple appearances in Gunsmoke, Death Valley Days and Bonanza. He made two appearances in the sitcom television series Hazel. Guth's final appearances were in the television programs The Rookies, Happy Days, The Dukes of Hazzard, Little House on the Prairie, Hart to Hart, Moonlighting and Highway to Heaven.

Guth's film credits include The Bonnie Parker Story (1958), The Young Captives (1959), Operation Bikini (1963), The Hostage (1967), The Reivers (1969), Bad Company (1972), and Silver Streak (1976), starring Gene Wilder. His last film credit was for the 1982 film Some Kind of Hero.

Personal life

Guth died on December 17, 2021, in La Verne, California, at the age of 97. CLR

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2000The Last DanceFilm: Mr. Pullman
  2. 1997Beyond Belief: Fact or FictionSeries: Old Timer (segment "Ghost Town") (1 episode)
  3. 1994Weird ScienceSeries (1 episode)
  4. 1988Nightmare at BittercreekFilm: Gil Proctor
  5. 1985MoonlightingSeries: Townsman (1 episode)
  6. 1984Highway to HeavenSeries: Rancher (1 episode)
  7. 1982Some Kind of HeroFilm: Motel Clerk
  8. 1981Callie & SonFilm: Curry
  9. 1979The GiftFilm: Crony 2
  10. 1979Hart to HartSeries: Willie (1 episode)
  11. 1979The Onion FieldFilm: Prison Guard #2
  12. 1979Ebony, Ivory and JadeFilm: Conductor
  13. 1976Bound for GloryFilm: Hobo
  14. 1976Silver StreakFilm: Night Watchman
  15. 1976The Big BusFilm: Farmer
  16. 1976The Call of the WildFilm: Will
  17. 1975Lucky LadyFilm: Brother Bob
  18. 1975Hearts of the WestFilm: Wally
  19. 1975Funny LadyFilm: Buffalo Handler
  20. 1974Little House on the PrairieSeries: Dixon (as Ray Guth) (2 episodes)
  21. 1974Happy DaysSeries (2 episodes)
  22. 1973The Blue KnightFilm: Lieutenant Hilliard
  23. 1973The Blue KnightSeries: Lieutenant Hilliard (4 episodes)
  24. 1973Emperor of the NorthFilm: Preacher
  25. 1972Bad CompanyFilm: Jackson
  26. 1972The RookiesSeries (1 episode)
  27. 1972The Culpepper Cattle Co.Film: Cook
  28. 1971The Grissom GangFilm: Farmer
  29. 1971Alias Smith and JonesSeries (1 episode)
  30. 1970Monte WalshFilm: Sunfish Perkins
  31. 1969The ReiversFilm: Uncle Ike
  32. 1969The ArrangementFilm: Guard (uncredited)
  33. 1968Land of the GiantsSeries: Tramp (1 episode)
  34. 1967The HostageFilm: Sam Morton
  35. 1967The High ChaparralSeries: Stableman, Luther (1 episode)
  36. 1967The Flim-Flam ManFilm: First Fertilizer Man
  37. 1967The InvadersSeries: Guard (1 episode)
  38. 1964Daniel BooneSeries: Tatum (1 episode)
  39. 1963Operation BikiniFilm: Seaman Rich (uncredited)
  40. 1962The VirginianSeries: Klotz, Carley, Josh Miller (1 episode)
  41. 1962The BeachcomberSeries: Ross, Doane Joyner (1 episode)
  42. 1961Ben CaseySeries (1 episode)
  43. 1961HazelSeries (1 episode)
  44. 1961GunslingerSeries: Floyd Braden (1 episode)
  45. 1960Route 66Series: Johnny Langway (1 episode)
  46. 1959The UntouchablesSeries: Morrie (1 episode)
  47. 1959The RebelSeries: Pike Larson (1 episode)
  48. 1959BonanzaSeries: Homer, Toothless, Stagecoach Driver Al, Prosecutor Hiram, Lafe, Otis Watts, Clyde - Stagecoach Driver (1 episode)
  49. 1959The Young CaptivesFilm: Mr. Kingston
  50. 1959RawhideSeries: Orville, Proprietor (1 episode)
  51. 1958The RiflemanSeries (1 episode)
  52. 1958The Bonnie Parker StoryFilm: Louisiana Sheriff (uncredited)
  53. 1957Perry MasonSeries: Veterinarian (1 episode)
  54. 1957Have Gun, Will TravelSeries (1 episode)
  55. 1957The UnearthlyFilm: Police Officer Miller
  56. 1956The Flesh MerchantFilm
  57. 1955Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSeries: Room Clerk (1 episode)
  58. 1955GunsmokeSeries: Lou, Sam Cutler, Grissom, Clabe (1 episode)
  59. 1951Schlitz Playhouse of StarsSeries: Disgruntled customer in cafe (1 episode)

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