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Buster Crabbe

Bio: Clarence Linden "Buster" Crabbe was an American athlete and actor, who starred in a number of popular screen serials in the 1930s and 1940s.

Born: Fri, Feb 07 1908

Birthplace: Oakland, California, USA

Death: Sat, Apr 23 1983

Buster Crabbe is 75 years old

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Poster of The Comeback Trail

The Comeback Trail

Buster Crabbe was 74 in The Comeback Trail as 'Duke Montana'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1982

Poster of The Alien Dead

Buster Crabbe was 72 in The Alien Dead as 'Sheriff Kowalski'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1980

Poster of Swim Team

Buster Crabbe was 71 in Swim Team as 'Rock Sands'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 02 1979

Poster of Buck Rogers

Buster Crabbe was 68 in Buck Rogers as 'Col. Buck Rogers'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1977

Poster of Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch

Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch

Buster Crabbe was 68 in Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1976

Poster of It's Showtime

Buster Crabbe was 68 in It's Showtime as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 31 1976

Poster of Destination Saturn

Destination Saturn

Buster Crabbe was 57 in Destination Saturn as 'Buck Rogers'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966

Poster of Purple Death from Outer Space

Purple Death from Outer Space

Buster Crabbe was 57 in Purple Death from Outer Space as 'Flash Gordon'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966

Poster of Spaceship to the Unknown

Spaceship to the Unknown

Buster Crabbe was 57 in Spaceship to the Unknown as 'Flash Gordon (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966

Poster of Arizona Raiders

Arizona Raiders

Buster Crabbe was 57 in Arizona Raiders as 'Capt. Tom Andrews'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1965

Poster of The Bounty Killer

The Bounty Killer

Buster Crabbe was 57 in The Bounty Killer as 'Mike Clayman'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 1965

Poster of Tarzan the Fearless

Tarzan the Fearless

Buster Crabbe was 55 in Tarzan the Fearless as 'Tarzan'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1964

Poster of Gunfighters of Abilene

Gunfighters of Abilene

Buster Crabbe was 51 in Gunfighters of Abilene as 'Kip'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1960

Poster of Badman's Country

Badman's Country

Buster Crabbe was 50 in Badman's Country as 'Wyatt Earp'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 02 1958

Poster of The Lawless Eighties

The Lawless Eighties

Buster Crabbe was 49 in The Lawless Eighties as 'Linc Prescott'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1957

Poster of Gun Brothers

Buster Crabbe was 48 in Gun Brothers as 'Chad Santee'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1956

Poster of Planet Outlaws

Buster Crabbe was 44 in Planet Outlaws as 'Col. Buck Rogers'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1953

Poster of King of the Congo

King of the Congo

Buster Crabbe was 44 in King of the Congo as 'Thunda / Roger Drum'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 10 1952

Poster of Pirates of the High Seas

Pirates of the High Seas

Buster Crabbe was 42 in Pirates of the High Seas as 'Jeff Drake'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 02 1950

Poster of Captive Girl

Buster Crabbe was 42 in Captive Girl as 'Barton'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1950

Poster of Caged Fury

Buster Crabbe was 40 in Caged Fury as 'Smiley'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1948

Poster of The Sea Hound

Buster Crabbe was 39 in The Sea Hound as 'Capt. Silver'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 04 1947

Poster of Last of the Redmen

Last of the Redmen

Buster Crabbe was 39 in Last of the Redmen as 'Magua'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1947

Poster of Outlaws of the Plains

Outlaws of the Plains

Buster Crabbe was 38 in Outlaws of the Plains as 'Billy Carson'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 22 1946

Poster of Swamp Fire

Buster Crabbe was 38 in Swamp Fire as 'Mike Kalavich'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1946

Poster of Overland Riders

Overland Riders

Buster Crabbe was 38 in Overland Riders as 'Billy Carson'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 21 1946

Poster of Prairie Badmen

Buster Crabbe was 38 in Prairie Badmen as 'Billy Carson'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 16 1946

Poster of Ghost Of Hidden Valley

Ghost Of Hidden Valley

Buster Crabbe was 38 in Ghost Of Hidden Valley as 'Billy Carson'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 04 1946

Poster of Terrors on Horseback

Terrors on Horseback

Buster Crabbe was 38 in Terrors on Horseback as 'Billy Carson'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1946

Poster of Gentlemen With Guns

Gentlemen With Guns

Buster Crabbe was 38 in Gentlemen With Guns as 'Billy Carson'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 26 1946

Poster of Lightning Raiders

Lightning Raiders

Buster Crabbe was 37 in Lightning Raiders as 'Billy Carson'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 07 1946

Poster of Prairie Rustlers

Prairie Rustlers

Buster Crabbe was 37 in Prairie Rustlers as 'Billy Carson / Jim Slade / Billy The Kid'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 07 1945

Poster of Fighting Bill Carson

Fighting Bill Carson

Buster Crabbe was 37 in Fighting Bill Carson as 'Billy Carson'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 1945

Poster of Border Badmen

Buster Crabbe was 37 in Border Badmen as 'Billy Carson'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 10 1945

Poster of Rustlers' Hideout

Rustlers' Hideout

Buster Crabbe was 37 in Rustlers' Hideout as 'Billy Carson'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 02 1945

Poster of Stagecoach Outlaws

Stagecoach Outlaws

Buster Crabbe was 37 in Stagecoach Outlaws as 'Billy Carson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1945

Poster of Parade of Aquatic Champions

Parade of Aquatic Champions

Buster Crabbe was 37 in Parade of Aquatic Champions as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 22 1945

Poster of Gangster's Den

Buster Crabbe was 37 in Gangster's Den as 'Billy Carson'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 14 1945

Poster of Shadows of Death

Shadows of Death

Buster Crabbe was 37 in Shadows of Death as 'Billy Carson'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 19 1945

Poster of His Brother's Ghost

His Brother's Ghost

Buster Crabbe was 36 in His Brother's Ghost as 'Billy Carson'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 1945

Poster of Oath of Vengeance

Oath of Vengeance

Buster Crabbe was 36 in Oath of Vengeance as 'Billy Carson'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 09 1944

Poster of Wild Horse Phantom

Wild Horse Phantom

Buster Crabbe was 36 in Wild Horse Phantom as 'Billy Carson'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 28 1944

Poster of Fuzzy Settles Down

Fuzzy Settles Down

Buster Crabbe was 36 in Fuzzy Settles Down as 'Billy Carson'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 25 1944

Poster of The Drifter

Buster Crabbe was 36 in The Drifter as 'Billy Carson / Drifter Davis'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 14 1944

Poster of The Contender

Buster Crabbe was 36 in The Contender as 'Gary Farrel'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 10 1944

Poster of Valley Of Vengeance

Valley Of Vengeance

Buster Crabbe was 36 in Valley Of Vengeance as 'Billy Carson'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1944

Poster of Thundering Gun Slingers

Thundering Gun Slingers

Buster Crabbe was 36 in Thundering Gun Slingers as 'Billy Carson'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 25 1944

Poster of Frontier Outlaws

Frontier Outlaws

Buster Crabbe was 36 in Frontier Outlaws as 'Billy Carson'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 04 1944

Poster of Nabonga

Buster Crabbe was 35 in Nabonga as 'Ray Gorman'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 25 1944

Poster of Devil Riders

Buster Crabbe was 35 in Devil Riders as 'Billy Carson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 1943

Poster of Blazing Frontier

Blazing Frontier

Buster Crabbe was 35 in Blazing Frontier as 'Billy the Kid'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 04 1943

Poster of The Renegade

Buster Crabbe was 35 in The Renegade as 'Billy the Kid'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 25 1943

Poster of Cattle Stampede

Cattle Stampede

Buster Crabbe was 35 in Cattle Stampede as 'Billy the Kid'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 16 1943

Poster of Western Cyclone

Western Cyclone

Buster Crabbe was 35 in Western Cyclone as 'Billy the Kid'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 14 1943

Poster of Fugitive of the Plains

Fugitive of the Plains

Buster Crabbe was 35 in Fugitive of the Plains as 'Billy the Kid'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1943

Poster of The Kid Rides Again

The Kid Rides Again

Buster Crabbe was 34 in The Kid Rides Again as 'Billy the Kid'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 27 1943

Poster of Queen of Broadway

Queen of Broadway

Buster Crabbe was 34 in Queen of Broadway as 'Ricky Sloane'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 24 1942

Poster of The Mysterious Rider

The Mysterious Rider

Buster Crabbe was 34 in The Mysterious Rider as 'Billy the Kid'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1942

Poster of Wildcat

Buster Crabbe was 34 in Wildcat as 'Mike Rawlins'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 1942

Poster of Sheriff of Sage Valley

Sheriff of Sage Valley

Buster Crabbe was 34 in Sheriff of Sage Valley as 'Billy the Kid / Kansas Ed'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 02 1942

Poster of Law and Order

Buster Crabbe was 34 in Law and Order as 'Billy the Kid / Ted Morrison'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1942

Poster of Jungle Siren

Buster Crabbe was 34 in Jungle Siren as 'Captain Gary Hart'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1942

Poster of Billy the Kid's Smoking Guns

Billy the Kid's Smoking Guns

Buster Crabbe was 34 in Billy the Kid's Smoking Guns as 'Billy the Kid'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1942

Poster of Billy the Kid Trapped

Billy the Kid Trapped

Buster Crabbe was 34 in Billy the Kid Trapped as 'Billy the Kid'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 1942

Poster of Billy The Kid's Round-Up

Billy The Kid's Round-Up

Buster Crabbe was 33 in Billy The Kid's Round-Up as 'Billy the Kid'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1941

Poster of Billy the Kid Wanted

Billy the Kid Wanted

Buster Crabbe was 33 in Billy the Kid Wanted as 'Billy the Kid'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1941

Poster of Jungle Man

Buster Crabbe was 33 in Jungle Man as 'Dr. Robert Hammond, aka Junga'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1941

Poster of Sailor's Lady

Buster Crabbe was 32 in Sailor's Lady as 'Rodney (as Larry Crabbe)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 05 1940

Poster of Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe

Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe

Buster Crabbe was 32 in Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe as 'Flash Gordon'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 03 1940

Poster of Call a Messenger

Call a Messenger

Buster Crabbe was 31 in Call a Messenger as 'Chuck Walsh'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1939

Poster of Colorado Sunset

Colorado Sunset

Buster Crabbe was 31 in Colorado Sunset as 'Dave Haines (as Larry "Buster" Crabbe)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 30 1939

Poster of Million Dollar Legs

Million Dollar Legs

Buster Crabbe was 31 in Million Dollar Legs as 'Coach Jordan (as Larry Crabbe)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 13 1939

Poster of Unmarried

Buster Crabbe was 31 in Unmarried as 'Buzz Kinney (as Larry Crabbe)'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 20 1939

Poster of Buck Rogers

Buster Crabbe was 31 in Buck Rogers as 'Buck Rogers'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 10 1939

Poster of Mars Attacks the World

Mars Attacks the World

Buster Crabbe was 30 in Mars Attacks the World as 'Flash Gordon'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 07 1938

Poster of Illegal Traffic

Illegal Traffic

Buster Crabbe was 30 in Illegal Traffic as 'Steve'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 02 1938

Poster of Red Barry

Buster Crabbe was 30 in Red Barry as 'Red Barry'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 18 1938

Poster of Hunted Men

Buster Crabbe was 30 in Hunted Men as 'James Flowers'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 27 1938

Poster of Tip-Off Girls

Buster Crabbe was 30 in Tip-Off Girls as 'John A. 'Red' Deegan'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1938

Poster of Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars

Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars

Buster Crabbe was 30 in Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars as 'Flash Gordon'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 21 1938

Poster of Rocket Ship

Buster Crabbe was 30 in Rocket Ship as 'Flash Gordon'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 05 1938

Poster of Daughter of Shanghai

Daughter of Shanghai

Buster Crabbe was 29 in Daughter of Shanghai as 'Andrew Sleete (as Larry Crabbe)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1937

Poster of Thrill of a Lifetime

Thrill of a Lifetime

Buster Crabbe was 29 in Thrill of a Lifetime as 'Don'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 1937

Poster of Sophie Lang Goes West

Sophie Lang Goes West

Buster Crabbe was 29 in Sophie Lang Goes West as 'Steve Clayson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1937

Poster of Forlorn River

Buster Crabbe was 29 in Forlorn River as 'Nevada'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 02 1937

Poster of King of Gamblers

King of Gamblers

Buster Crabbe was 29 in King of Gamblers as 'Eddie'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 22 1937

Poster of Murder Goes to College

Murder Goes to College

Buster Crabbe was 29 in Murder Goes to College as 'Strike Belno'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 24 1937

Poster of Arizona Mahoney

Arizona Mahoney

Buster Crabbe was 28 in Arizona Mahoney as 'Kirby Talbot'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1936

Poster of Rose Bowl

Buster Crabbe was 28 in Rose Bowl as 'Ossie Merrill'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 30 1936

Poster of Lady Be Careful

Lady Be Careful

Buster Crabbe was 28 in Lady Be Careful as 'Jake'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 1936

Poster of The Arizona Raiders

The Arizona Raiders

Buster Crabbe was 28 in The Arizona Raiders as 'Laramie Nelson'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 27 1936

Poster of Flash Gordon

Buster Crabbe was 28 in Flash Gordon as 'Flash Gordon'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 06 1936

Poster of Desert Gold

Buster Crabbe was 28 in Desert Gold as 'Chief Moya'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 26 1936

Poster of Drift Fence

Buster Crabbe was 28 in Drift Fence as ''Slinger' Dunn'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 1936

Poster of Nevada

Buster Crabbe was 27 in Nevada as 'Jim Lacey aka 'Nevada''.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 1935

Poster of Starlit Days at the Lido

Starlit Days at the Lido

Buster Crabbe was 27 in Starlit Days at the Lido as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 28 1935

Poster of Wanderer of the Wasteland

Wanderer of the Wasteland

Buster Crabbe was 27 in Wanderer of the Wasteland as 'Big Ben'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 09 1935

Poster of Hollywood Hobbies

Hollywood Hobbies

Buster Crabbe was 27 in Hollywood Hobbies as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 05 1935

Poster of Hold 'Em Yale

Buster Crabbe was 27 in Hold 'Em Yale as 'Hector Wilmot'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 27 1935

Poster of The Oil Raider

Buster Crabbe was 26 in The Oil Raider as 'Dave Warren'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1934

Poster of She Had to Choose

She Had to Choose

Buster Crabbe was 26 in She Had to Choose as 'Bill Cutler'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1934

Poster of We're Rich Again

We're Rich Again

Buster Crabbe was 26 in We're Rich Again as 'Erasmus Rockwell 'Erp' Pennington (as Larry 'Buster' Crabbe)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 1934

Poster of You're Telling Me!

You're Telling Me!

Buster Crabbe was 26 in You're Telling Me! as 'Bob Murchison (as Larry 'Buster' Crabbe)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 1934

Poster of Badge of Honor

Buster Crabbe was 26 in Badge of Honor as 'Bob Gordon'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1934

Poster of Search for Beauty

Search for Beauty

Buster Crabbe was 25 in Search for Beauty as 'Don Jackson (as Larry 'Buster' Crabbe)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 1934

Poster of Hollywood on Parade No. B-5

Hollywood on Parade No. B-5

Buster Crabbe was 25 in Hollywood on Parade No. B-5 as 'Self (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1933

Poster of The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi

The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi

Buster Crabbe was 25 in The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi as 'Bob North'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 25 1933

Poster of To the Last Man

To the Last Man

Buster Crabbe was 25 in To the Last Man as 'Bill Hayden'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1933

Poster of Man of the Forest

Man of the Forest

Buster Crabbe was 25 in Man of the Forest as 'Yegg'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 24 1933

Poster of Tarzan the Fearless

Tarzan the Fearless

Buster Crabbe was 25 in Tarzan the Fearless as 'Tarzan'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 11 1933

Poster of King of the Jungle

King of the Jungle

Buster Crabbe was 25 in King of the Jungle as 'Kaspa'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 1933

Poster of The Thundering Herd

The Thundering Herd

Buster Crabbe was 25 in The Thundering Herd as 'Bill Hatch'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1933

Poster of Hollywood on Parade No. B-7

Hollywood on Parade No. B-7

Buster Crabbe was 24 in Hollywood on Parade No. B-7 as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1933

Poster of Maker of Men

Buster Crabbe was 23 in Maker of Men as 'Football Player (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 03 1931

Poster of Movie-Town

Buster Crabbe was 23 in Movie-Town as 'Larry Crabbe - Champion Swimmer (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 04 1931

Poster of Good News

Buster Crabbe was 22 in Good News as 'Student'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1930

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

Poster of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

Buster Crabbe was 71+ in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century as 'Brigadier Gordon'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1979

Poster of B. J. and the Bear

B. J. and the Bear

Buster Crabbe was 71+ in B. J. and the Bear

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 10 1979

Poster of The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

Buster Crabbe was 53+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

Poster of The Steve Allen Show

The Steve Allen Show

Buster Crabbe was 48+ in The Steve Allen Show as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956

Poster of Captain Gallant of the Foreign Legion

Captain Gallant of the Foreign Legion

Buster Crabbe was 47+ in Captain Gallant of the Foreign Legion as 'Capt. Michael Gallant'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 13 1955

Poster of The Philco Television Playhouse

The Philco Television Playhouse

Buster Crabbe was 40+ in The Philco Television Playhouse

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1948