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Spartacus (1960) -- Screen legends Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis and Laurence Olivier highlight an all-star cast in this Academy Award-winning epic about a gladiator whose love for a beautiful slave inspires him to lead a violent rebellion against the decadent Roman Empire. Dire
"The Big Valley" (1965): Season 1: Episode 5 -- The government wants an old man's land as the site for a beneficial dam; guest Arthur O'Connell.
Highway to Hell (1991) -- An eloping bride is taken into Hell, and her fiancee must pursue.
The Natural (1984) -- An average baseball player comes out of seemingly nowhere to become a legendary player with almost divine talent.
The Straight Story (1999) -- An old man makes a long journey by tractor to mend his relationship with an ill brother.
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Overview

Date of Birth:

1 September 1920, Los Angeles, California, USA more

Date of Death:

6 October 2000, Lincoln, New Mexico, USA more

Mini Biography:

American stuntman who, after more than thirty years in the business, moved... more

Trivia:

Engaged to Jewely Van Valin at the time of his death. more

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Up 10% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 10 wins & 8 nominations more

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Alternate Names:

Bill Farnsworth | Dick Farnsworth

Filmography

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Actor
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Straight Story (1999)   Alvin 1999 - 8.0 (34,053)
AKAs:
  • Une histoire vraie (France)
- 2. Best Friends for Life (1998) (TV) Will Harper 1998 - 6.7 (62)
- 3. Lassie (1994) Len Collins 1994 - 5.5 (1,152)
- 4. The Getaway (1994) Slim 1994 - 5.5 (6,861)
- 5. The Fire Next Time (1993) (TV) Frank Morgan 1993 - 6.3 (166)
- 6. "The Boys of Twilight" (1992) Cody McPherson (unknown episodes) 1992 - 8.5 (6)
- 7. Highway to Hell (1991) Sam 1991 - 5.7 (1,157)
- 8. Havana (1990/I) Professor 1990 - 5.8 (2,774)
- 9. Misery (1990) Buster 1990 - 7.8 (36,893)
- 10. The Two Jakes (1990) Earl Rawley 1990 - 6.0 (4,249)
- 11. Desperado: The Outlaw Wars (1989) (TV) Sheriff Campbell, Bisby Arizona 1989 - 6.0 (77)
- 12. Red Earth, White Earth (1989) (TV)   Helmer 1989 - 4.9 (31)
AKAs:
  • Snake Treaty
- 13. Good Old Boy: A Delta Boyhood (1988)   Percy 1988 - 6.9 (61)
AKAs:
  • The River Pirates
- 14. "Highway to Heaven" (1984)   Grandpa Jet Sanders (1 episode, 1987) 1987 - 6.4 (526)
1 TV episode:
- 15. "CBS Summer Playhouse" (1987)   Carl (1 episode, 1987) 1987 - 4.9 (19)
1 TV episode:
- 16. Anne of Green Gables (1985) (TV)   Matthew Cuthbert 1985 - 8.0 (6,647)
AKAs:
  • Ein zauberhaftes Mädchen (West Germany)
- 17. Chase (1985) (TV) Judge Grand Pettitt 1985 - 5.4 (35)
- 18. Wild Horses (1985) (TV) Chuck Reese 1985 - 4.9 (24)
- 19. Sylvester (1985) Foster 1985 - 5.7 (137)
- 20. Into the Night (1985/I) Jack Caper 1985 - 6.3 (3,695)
- 21. Space Rage (1985)   Colonel 1985 - 3.2 (122)
AKAs:
  • A Dollar a Day
  • Spage Rage: Breakout on Prison Planet
  • Trackers
- 22. Rhinestone (1984) Noah, Jake's Father 1984 - 2.9 (2,916)
- 23. The Natural (1984) Red Blow 1984 - 7.4 (16,003)
- 24. Ghost Dancing (1983) (TV) Russ Ward 1983 - 6.3 (24)
- 25. Travis McGee (1983) (TV)   Van Harder 1983 - 6.8 (40)
AKAs:
  • Travis McGee: The Empty Copper Sea
- 26. Independence Day (1983)   Evan 1983 - 6.4 (222)
AKAs:
  • Follow Your Dreams
  • Love, Honour and Obey (UK: video title)
- 27. The Grey Fox (1982) Bill Miner/George Edwards 1982 - 7.7 (700)
- 28. Waltz Across Texas (1982) Frank Walker 1982 - 5.1 (100)
- 29. "Disneyland" (1954)   Ridge Fenton (1 episode, 1981) 1981 - 8.4 (277)
AKAs:
  • Disney's Wonderful World (USA: new title)
  • The Disney Sunday Movie (USA: new title)
  • The Magical World of Disney (USA: new title)
  • The Wonderful World of Disney (USA: new title)
  • Walt Disney (USA: new title)
  • Walt Disney Presents (USA: new title)
  • Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (USA: new title)
1 TV episode:
- 30. The Cherokee Trail (1981) (TV)   Ridge Fenton 1981 - 7.0 (15)
AKAs:
  • Louis L'Amour's The Cherokee Trail (USA: alternative title)
- 31. A Few Days in Weasel Creek (1981) (TV) Jason Stayvey 1981 - 6.8 (11)
- 32. The Legend of the Lone Ranger (1981) Wild Bill Hickok 1981 - 4.5 (680)
- 33. Ruckus (1981)   Sheriff Jethro Pough 1981 - 5.4 (252)
AKAs:
  • Big Ruckus in a Small Town (USA: video title)
  • Ruckus in Madoc Country
  • The Loner
- 34. The Texas Rangers (1981) (TV) Ranger J.W. Stevens 1981 - -
- 35. Resurrection (1980) Esco 1980 - 7.4 (1,172)
- 36. Tom Horn (1980) John C. Coble 1980 - 6.8 (1,374)
- 37. Comes a Horseman (1978) Dodger 1978 - 6.1 (794)
- 38. Un autre homme, une autre chance (1977)   (as Bill Farnsworth) Stagecoach Driver 1977 - 5.4 (168)
AKAs:
  • Another Man, Another Chance (Philippines: English title) (USA)
  • Another Man, Another Woman (UK)
- 39. "Little House on the Prairie" (1974)   Wall (1 episode, 1977) 1977 - 7.3 (2,298)
AKAs:
  • Little House: A New Beginning (USA: last season title)
1 TV episode:
- 40. "Roots" (1977)   Slave catcher (2 episodes, 1977) 1977 - 8.7 (3,625)
AKAs:
  • Alex Haley's Roots (Australia)
2 TV episodes:
- 41. The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) (uncredited) Comanchero 1976 - 7.8 (19,716)
- 42. The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox (1976) (as Dick Farnsworth) Stagecoach driver 1976 - 5.3 (595)
- 43. Strange New World (1975) (TV) Elder 1975 - 5.3 (66)
- 44. Honky Tonk (1974) (TV) (as Dick Farnsworth) Driver 1974 - 5.6 (26)
- 45. Blazing Saddles (1974)   (uncredited) Sheriff 1974 - 7.8 (42,833)
AKAs:
  • Mel Brooks' Blazing Saddles or Never Give a Saga an Even Break (USA: poster title)
- 46. Papillon (1973) (uncredited) Manhunter 1973 - 8.0 (25,946)
- 47. The Soul of Nigger Charley (1973) Walker 1973 - 4.5 (82)
- 48. The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean (1972) (as Dick Farnsworth) Outlaw 1972 - 6.9 (2,606)
- 49. Ulzana's Raid (1972) Trooper 1972 - 7.1 (1,306)
- 50. "Bonanza" (1959)   Sourdough / 3 characters not shown (3 episodes, 1971-1972) 1972 - 7.3 (1,150)
AKAs:
  • Ponderosa (USA: rerun title)
3 TV episodes:
- 51. Pocket Money (1972) (uncredited) Man 1972 - 5.3 (536)
- 52. The Cowboys (1972) (as Dick Farnsworth) Henry Williams 1972 - 7.2 (3,653)
- 53. Monte Walsh (1970) (as Dick Farnsworth) Cowboy 1970 - 6.9 (482)
- 54. "The High Chaparral" (1967)   Lloyd (1 episode, 1970) 1970 - 7.6 (266)
1 TV episode:
- 55. The Stalking Moon (1968) (uncredited) 1968 - 6.6 (587)
- 56. "Cimarron Strip" (1967)   Benefiel / Dusty Rhodes (2 episodes, 1967) 1967 - 7.7 (78)
2 TV episodes:
- 57. "The Big Valley" (1965)   Bolin / Businessman (2 episodes, 1965-1967) 1967 - 7.8 (390)
2 TV episodes:
- 58. Texas Across the River (1966) (as Dick Farnsworth) Comanche medicine man 1966 - 6.3 (414)
- 59. Duel at Diablo (1966)   (uncredited) Wagon driver #1 1966 - 6.5 (879)
AKAs:
  • Ralph Nelson's Duel at Diablo (USA: complete title)
- 60. The Jolly Genie (1963) Thug 1963 - -
- 61. "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (1958)   Hal / Rance (2 episodes, 1960) 1960 - 8.2 (200)
2 TV episodes:
- 62. Spartacus (1960)   (uncredited) 1960 - 8.0 (45,385)
AKAs:
  • Spartacus: Rebel Against Rome (USA: poster title)
- 63. "Laramie" (1959)   (1 episode, 1960) 1960 - 8.0 (88)
1 TV episode:
- 64. "The Rebel" (1959)   Trooper (1 episode, 1959) 1959 - 8.3 (62)
1 TV episode:
- 65. "State Trooper" (1956)   Caleb Smith (1 episode, 1959) 1959 - 7.5 (14)
1 TV episode:
- 66. "Cimarron City" (1958)   Ira Youngman (1 episode, 1958) 1958 - 7.0 (18)
1 TV episode:
- 67. "Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok" (1951)   Butler (1 episode, 1958) 1958 - 7.8 (36)
1 TV episode:
- 68. The Hard Man (1957) (uncredited) Posse Man 1957 - 5.9 (50)
- 69. The Tin Star (1957) (uncredited) 1957 - 7.4 (1,389)
- 70. "Zane Grey Theater" (1956)   Trooper (1 episode, 1956) 1956 - 6.8 (54)
AKAs:
  • Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theater (USA: complete title)
  • The Westerners (USA: rerun title)
1 TV episode:
- 71. The Ten Commandments (1956) (uncredited) Chariot driver 1956 - 7.9 (18,998)
- 72. "Soldiers of Fortune" (1955)   Gaucho (1 episode, 1955) 1955 - 7.5 (25)
1 TV episode:
- 73. "The Adventures of Kit Carson" (1951)   Henchman / Army Wagon Driver (3 episodes, 1951-1954) 1954 - 7.5 (19)
AKAs:
  • Kit Carson
3 TV episodes:
- 74. The Wild One (1953) (uncredited) 1953 - 6.9 (4,661)
- 75. Arrowhead (1953) (uncredited) Cavalryman 1953 - 5.7 (358)
- 76. Arena (1953) (uncredited) Cowboy 1953 - 5.4 (102)
- 77. Red River (1948) (uncredited) Dunston Rider 1948 - 7.8 (9,791)
- 78. This Is the Army (1943) (uncredited) Soldier 1943 - 6.1 (337)
- 79. Gone with the Wind (1939) (uncredited) Soldier 1939 $390M 8.2 (70,519)
- 80. Gunga Din (1939) (uncredited) Bit part 1939 - 7.6 (4,656)
- 81. The Adventures of Marco Polo (1938) (uncredited) 1938 - 5.7 (379)
- 82. A Day at the Races (1937) (uncredited) Jockey 1937 - 7.6 (5,676)
Stunts
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Master Gunfighter (1975) (stunts) 1975 - 4.2 (128)
- 2. The Front Page (1974) (stunts) (uncredited) 1974 - 7.2 (3,434)
- 3. Blazing Saddles (1974)   (stunts) (uncredited) 1974 - 7.8 (42,833)
AKAs:
  • Mel Brooks' Blazing Saddles or Never Give a Saga an Even Break (USA: poster title)
- 4. High Plains Drifter (1973) (stunts) (uncredited) 1973 - 7.6 (14,061)
- 5. Skin Game (1971) (stunts) (uncredited) 1971 - 7.0 (442)
- 6. Shoot Out (1971) (stunts) (uncredited) 1971 - 5.7 (300)
- 7. The Omega Man (1971) (stunts) (uncredited) 1971 - 6.7 (9,545)
- 8. Support Your Local Gunfighter (1971) (stunts) (uncredited) 1971 - 6.8 (1,668)
- 9. The Good Guys and the Bad Guys (1969) (stunts) (uncredited) 1969 - 6.0 (301)
- 10. Paint Your Wagon (1969) (stunts) (uncredited) 1969 - 6.5 (4,665)
- 11. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) (stunts) (uncredited) 1969 - 8.2 (52,020)
- 12. The Stalking Moon (1968) (stunts) (uncredited) 1968 - 6.6 (587)
- 13. Never a Dull Moment (1968) (stunts) (uncredited) 1968 - 6.0 (159)
- 14. The War Wagon (1967) (stunts) (uncredited) 1967 - 6.7 (2,337)
- 15. Chamber of Horrors (1966) (stunts) (uncredited) 1966 - 5.7 (252)
- 16. Duel at Diablo (1966)   (stunts) (uncredited) 1966 - 6.5 (879)
AKAs:
  • Ralph Nelson's Duel at Diablo (USA: complete title)
- 17. The War Lord (1965) (stunts) (uncredited) 1965 - 6.8 (938)
- 18. The Great Race (1965)   (stunts) (uncredited) 1965 - 7.1 (5,287)
AKAs:
  • Blake Edwards' The Great Race (UK: complete title) (USA: complete title)
- 19. Cat Ballou (1965) (stunts) (uncredited) 1965 - 6.9 (5,028)
- 20. Major Dundee (1965) (stunts) (uncredited) 1965 - 6.7 (2,285)
- 21. Savage Sam (1963) (stunts) (uncredited) 1963 - 6.2 (219)
- 22. How the West Was Won (1962) (stunts) (uncredited) 1962 $50M 7.0 (5,616)
- 23. Six Black Horses (1962) (stunts) (uncredited) 1962 - 6.0 (77)
- 24. Spartacus (1960)   (stunts) (uncredited) 1960 - 8.0 (45,385)
AKAs:
  • Spartacus: Rebel Against Rome (USA: poster title)
- 25. "Cimarron City" (1958) stunts (unknown episodes) 1958 - 7.0 (18)
- 26. The Hard Man (1957) (stunts) (uncredited) 1957 - 5.9 (50)
- 27. The Tin Star (1957) (stunts) (uncredited) 1957 - 7.4 (1,389)
- 28. The Ten Commandments (1956) (stunts) (uncredited) 1956 - 7.9 (18,998)
- 29. Pardners (1956) (stunts) (uncredited) 1956 - 5.9 (413)
- 30. Red Sundown (1956) (stunts) (uncredited) 1956 - 6.1 (43)
- 31. Raw Edge (1956) (stunts) (uncredited) 1956 - 5.4 (21)
- 32. The Indian Fighter (1955) (stunts) (uncredited) 1955 - 6.4 (550)
- 33. Desert Sands (1955) (stunts) (uncredited) 1955 - 5.5 (70)
- 34. Chief Crazy Horse (1955)   (stunts) (uncredited) 1955 - 5.9 (116)
AKAs:
  • Valley of Fury (UK)
- 35. Man Without a Star (1955) (stunts) (uncredited) 1955 - 7.1 (677)
- 36. The Caine Mutiny (1954) (stunts) (uncredited) 1954 - 8.1 (9,911)
- 37. Money from Home (1953) (stunts) (uncredited) 1953 - 5.9 (194)
- 38. The Wild One (1953) (stunts) (uncredited) 1953 - 6.9 (4,661)
- 39. War Arrow (1953) (stunts) (uncredited) 1953 - 5.6 (115)
- 40. The Man from the Alamo (1953) (stunts) (uncredited) 1953 - 6.6 (408)
- 41. Arrowhead (1953) (stunts) (uncredited) 1953 - 5.7 (358)
- 42. Pony Express (1953) (stunts) (uncredited) 1953 - 5.8 (248)
- 43. The Desert Song (1953) (stunts) (uncredited) 1953 - 6.3 (133)
- 44. Law and Order (1953) (stunts) (uncredited) 1953 - 5.5 (189)
- 45. The Lawless Breed (1953) (stunts) (uncredited) 1953 - 6.3 (221)
- 46. The Lusty Men (1952) (stunts) (uncredited) 1952 - 7.4 (507)
- 47. Horizons West (1952) (stunts) (uncredited) 1952 - 6.2 (135)
- 48. The Story of Will Rogers (1952) (stunts) (uncredited) 1952 - 6.7 (79)
- 49. The Cimarron Kid (1952) (stunts) (uncredited) 1952 - 6.7 (145)
- 50. The Kid from Gower Gulch (1950) (riding stunts: Spade Cooley) (uncredited) 1950 - 3.4 (11)
- 51. Lawless Code (1949) (stunt double) (uncredited) 1949 - -
- 52. Mighty Joe Young (1949)   (stunts) (uncredited) 1949 - 6.9 (1,643)
AKAs:
  • Mr. Joseph Young of Africa
- 53. Red River (1948) (stunts) (uncredited) 1948 - 7.8 (9,791)
- 54. The Man from Colorado (1948) (stunts) (uncredited) 1948 - 6.7 (389)
- 55. Silver River (1948) (stunts) (uncredited) 1948 - 6.3 (321)
- 56. Fort Apache (1948)   (stunts) (uncredited) 1948 - 7.7 (5,194)
AKAs:
  • War Party
- 57. Stallion Road (1947) (stunts) (uncredited) 1947 - 5.6 (82)
- 58. Angel and the Badman (1947)   (stunts) (uncredited) 1947 - 6.8 (1,757)
AKAs:
  • The Angel and the Outlaw
- 59. Over the Santa Fe Trail (1947)   (stunts) (uncredited) 1947 - -
AKAs:
  • No Escape (UK)
- 60. California (1947) (stunts) (uncredited) 1947 - 6.3 (211)
- 61. Duel in the Sun (1946)   (stunts) (uncredited) 1946 - 7.0 (2,600)
AKAs:
  • King Vidor's Duel in the Sun (UK: complete title) (USA: complete title)
- 62. Galloping Thunder (1946)   (stunts) (uncredited) 1946 - -
AKAs:
  • On Boot Hill (UK)
- 63. Utah (1945) (stunts) (uncredited) 1945 - 5.3 (32)
- 64. This Is the Army (1943) (stunts) (uncredited) 1943 - 6.1 (337)
- 65. Five Graves to Cairo (1943) (stunts) (uncredited) 1943 - 7.5 (1,212)
- 66. The Outlaw (1943) (stunts) (uncredited) 1943 - 5.6 (1,268)
- 67. Gone with the Wind (1939) (stunts) (uncredited) 1939 $390M 8.2 (70,519)
- 68. Gunga Din (1939) (stunts) (uncredited) 1939 - 7.6 (4,656)
- 69. Under Western Stars (1938) (stunts) (uncredited) 1938 - 6.0 (24)
- 70. The Adventures of Marco Polo (1938) (stunts) (uncredited) 1938 - 5.7 (379)
- 71. Wells Fargo (1937) (stunts) (uncredited) 1937 - 6.8 (82)
- 72. The Californian (1937)   (stunts) (uncredited) 1937 - -
AKAs:
  • Beyond the Law (UK)
  • The Gentleman from California
- 73. A Day at the Races (1937) (stunts) 1937 - 7.6 (5,676)
Soundtrack
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Resurrection (1980) ("Old Chisholm Trail (Come a Ti Yi Yippee Yippee Yay)" (uncredited)) 1980 - 7.4 (1,172)
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The 72nd Annual Academy Awards (2000) (TV) Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Leading Role 2000 - 6.3 (464)
- 2. "The Wild West" (1993) (voice) Teddy Blue Abbott 1993 - 7.3 (17)
- 3. Buckaroo Bard (1988) (TV) Host 1988 - -
- 4. The 51st Annual Academy Awards (1979) (TV) Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role 1979 - 6.3 (102)
Archive Footage
- 1. Inventing Grace, Touching Glory (2003) Himself
- 2. The 73rd Annual Academy Awards (2001) (TV) Himself (Memorial Tribute)
- 3. Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story (2000) (TV) (uncredited) Matthew Cuthbert

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Other Works:

TV commercial: Little Caesar's Pizza (1990s) more

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