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John Quade

Bio: John William Saunders III (April 1, 1938 – August 9, 2009), better known by the stage name John Quade, was an American character actor who starred in film and television. He was best known for his role as Cholla, the leader of the motorcycle gang the Black Widows in the Clint Eastwood films Every Which Way but Loose (1978) and its sequel Any Which Way You Can (1980)
Born: Fri, Apr 01 1938
Birthplace: Kansas City, Kansas, USA

Death: Sun, Aug 09 2009
John Quade is 71 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of And You Thought Your Parents Were Weird!
And You Thought Your Parents Were Weird!
John Quade was 53 in And You Thought Your Parents Were Weird! as 'Walter Kotzwinkle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1991
Poster of The Giant of Thunder Mountain
The Giant of Thunder Mountain
John Quade was 52 in The Giant of Thunder Mountain as 'Carl (Townsman)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1990
Poster of Unconquered
Unconquered
John Quade was 50 in Unconquered as 'Guard'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 15 1989
Poster of The Tracker
The Tracker
John Quade was 49 in The Tracker as 'Lomax'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 26 1988
Poster of Longarm
Longarm
John Quade was 49 in Longarm
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 06 1988
Poster of Tigershark
Tigershark
John Quade was 49 in Tigershark as ''Cowboy' Dave Reynolds'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1987
Poster of La Bamba
La Bamba
John Quade was 49 in La Bamba as 'Bartender'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 1987
Poster of Houston: The Legend of Texas
Houston: The Legend of Texas
John Quade was 48 in Houston: The Legend of Texas as 'Sen. Stansbury'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 22 1986
Poster of The B.R.A.T. Patrol
The B.R.A.T. Patrol
John Quade was 48 in The B.R.A.T. Patrol as 'Knife'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 26 1986
Poster of Seasons in the Sun
Seasons in the Sun
John Quade was 47 in Seasons in the Sun as 'Gordie Vickers'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 07 1986
Poster of Any Which Way You Can
Any Which Way You Can
John Quade was 42 in Any Which Way You Can as 'Cholla'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1980
Poster of Trouble in High Timber Country
Trouble in High Timber Country
John Quade was 42 in Trouble in High Timber Country as 'Roy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 27 1980
Poster of Power
Power
John Quade was 41 in Power as 'Loading Dock Foreman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 14 1980
Poster of Every Which Way but Loose
Every Which Way but Loose
John Quade was 40 in Every Which Way but Loose as 'Cholla, The Biker Leader'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 1978
Poster of Go West, Young Girl
Go West, Young Girl
John Quade was 40 in Go West, Young Girl as 'Ingalls'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 27 1978
Poster of The Ghost of Flight 401
The Ghost of Flight 401
John Quade was 39 in The Ghost of Flight 401 as 'Marshall'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 18 1978
Poster of Peter Lundy and the Medicine Hat Stallion
Peter Lundy and the Medicine Hat Stallion
John Quade was 39 in Peter Lundy and the Medicine Hat Stallion as 'Adam'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 1977
Poster of Escape from Bogen County
Escape from Bogen County
John Quade was 39 in Escape from Bogen County as 'Sheriff Mason'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 1977
Poster of Night Terror
Night Terror
John Quade was 38 in Night Terror as 'The Derelict'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 07 1977
Poster of The Wackiest Wagon Train in the West
The Wackiest Wagon Train in the West
John Quade was 38 in The Wackiest Wagon Train in the West as 'Jake'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1976
Poster of Special Delivery
Special Delivery
John Quade was 38 in Special Delivery as 'Barney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1976
Poster of The Outlaw Josey Wales
The Outlaw Josey Wales
John Quade was 38 in The Outlaw Josey Wales as 'Comanchero Leader'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 30 1976
Poster of The Last Hard Men
The Last Hard Men
John Quade was 38 in The Last Hard Men as 'Gant'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 22 1976
Poster of 92 in the Shade
92 in the Shade
John Quade was 37 in 92 in the Shade as 'Roy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1975
Poster of Last Hours Before Morning
Last Hours Before Morning
John Quade was 37 in Last Hours Before Morning as 'Korbett'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1975
Poster of Rancho Deluxe
Rancho Deluxe
John Quade was 36 in Rancho Deluxe as 'Circular Face (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1975
Poster of Mr. Ricco
Mr. Ricco
John Quade was 36 in Mr. Ricco as 'Arkansas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1975
Poster of The Godchild
The Godchild
John Quade was 36 in The Godchild as 'Denton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 1974
Poster of Virginia Hill
Virginia Hill
John Quade was 36 in Virginia Hill as 'Mousie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 19 1974
Poster of The Swinging Cheerleaders
The Swinging Cheerleaders
John Quade was 36 in The Swinging Cheerleaders as 'Belski'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 25 1974
Poster of Planet Earth
Planet Earth
John Quade was 36 in Planet Earth as 'Kreeg Commandant'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 23 1974
Poster of Honky Tonk
Honky Tonk
John Quade was 36 in Honky Tonk
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1974
Poster of The Sting
The Sting
John Quade was 35 in The Sting as 'Riley'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1973
Poster of Papillon
Papillon
John Quade was 35 in Papillon as 'Masked Breton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 16 1973
Poster of The Blue Knight
The Blue Knight
John Quade was 35 in The Blue Knight as 'Knobby Booker'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 11 1973
Poster of High Plains Drifter
High Plains Drifter
John Quade was 35 in High Plains Drifter as 'Jake Ross'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 19 1973
Poster of Goodnight, My Love
Goodnight, My Love
John Quade was 34 in Goodnight, My Love as 'Edgar'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 18 1972
Poster of Bad Company
Bad Company
John Quade was 34 in Bad Company as 'Nolan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 08 1972
Poster of Deadhead Miles
Deadhead Miles
John Quade was 34 in Deadhead Miles as 'Spud Holder'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 08 1972
Poster of Hammer
Hammer
John Quade was 34 in Hammer as 'Riley'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 04 1972

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 Return to Lonesome Dove
Return to Lonesome Dove
John Quade was 55+ in Return to Lonesome Dove as 'Martin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of Lucky Luke
Lucky Luke
John Quade was 53+ in Lucky Luke as ', Frank'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 20 1992
Poster of Baywatch
Baywatch
John Quade was 51+ in Baywatch as 'Kyle Rigler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 23 1989
Poster of The Highwayman
The Highwayman
John Quade was 49+ in The Highwayman as 'Bartender'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1987
Poster of Werewolf
Werewolf
John Quade was 49+ in Werewolf as 'Storage Shed Owner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 11 1987
Poster of Hunter
Hunter
John Quade was 46+ in Hunter as 'Jim Holloway'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1984
Poster of The A-Team
The A-Team
John Quade was 44+ in The A-Team as 'Garber, McKaydoo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1983
Poster of Knight Rider
Knight Rider
John Quade was 44+ in Knight Rider
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of The Fall Guy
The Fall Guy
John Quade was 43+ in The Fall Guy
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 04 1981
Poster of Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
John Quade was 42+ in Hill Street Blues
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981
Poster of Palmerstown, U.S.A.
Palmerstown, U.S.A.
John Quade was 41+ in Palmerstown, U.S.A.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 20 1980
Poster of When the Whistle Blows
When the Whistle Blows
John Quade was 41+ in When the Whistle Blows
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 14 1980
Poster of Galactica 1980
Galactica 1980
John Quade was 41+ in Galactica 1980 as 'Sheriff Ellsworth'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 27 1980
Poster of Paris
Paris
John Quade was 41+ in Paris
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 29 1979
Poster of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
John Quade was 41+ in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century as 'Jolen Quince'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1979
Poster of Flatbush
Flatbush
John Quade was 40+ in Flatbush
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 26 1979
Poster of B. J. and the Bear
B. J. and the Bear
John Quade was 40+ in B. J. and the Bear
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 10 1979
Poster of Vega$
Vega$
John Quade was 40+ in Vega$
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 20 1978
Poster of Sword of Justice
Sword of Justice
John Quade was 40+ in Sword of Justice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1978
Poster of CHiPs
CHiPs
John Quade was 39+ in CHiPs as 'Reno'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977
Poster of How the West Was Won
How the West Was Won
John Quade was 38+ in How the West Was Won
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 1977
Poster of The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
John Quade was 38+ in The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 30 1977
Poster of Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E.
John Quade was 38+ in Quincy, M.E.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976
Poster of Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
John Quade was 38+ in Charlie's Angels as 'Brown'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1976
Poster of The Quest
The Quest
John Quade was 38+ in The Quest
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 13 1976
Poster of The Bionic Woman
The Bionic Woman
John Quade was 37+ in The Bionic Woman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 14 1976
Poster of Starsky & Hutch
Starsky & Hutch
John Quade was 37+ in Starsky & Hutch
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975
Poster of Switch
Switch
John Quade was 37+ in Switch as 'Sheriff Jacobs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1975
Poster of Baretta
Baretta
John Quade was 36+ in Baretta
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 1975
Poster of The Rockford Files
The Rockford Files
John Quade was 36+ in The Rockford Files as 'Tenner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Police Woman
Police Woman
John Quade was 36+ in Police Woman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
John Quade was 35+ in Kojak as 'Colby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
John Quade was 34+ in Police Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of Kung Fu
Kung Fu
John Quade was 34+ in Kung Fu
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1972
Poster of Nichols
Nichols
John Quade was 33+ in Nichols as 'Scully One, Zeb'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1971
Poster of McCloud
McCloud
John Quade was 31+ in McCloud
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 17 1970
Poster of The High Chaparral
The High Chaparral
John Quade was 29+ in The High Chaparral as 'Bartender'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1967
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
John Quade was 28+ in Ironside
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of The Wild Wild West
The Wild Wild West
John Quade was 27+ in The Wild Wild West as 'Man'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
John Quade was 21+ in Bonanza as 'Tallman, Telegrapher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
John Quade was 17+ in Gunsmoke as 'Shaw'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
John Quade was 16+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'Knife'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954