
Movies (Acting Roles)
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Lone Texas Ranger
Nelson McDowell was 74 in Lone Texas Ranger as 'Undertaker Henry Grimm'.Movie Released: Sun, May 20 1945

Stars on Parade
Nelson McDowell was 73 in Stars on Parade as 'Old Actor (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, May 25 1944

Jane Eyre
Nelson McDowell was 73 in Jane Eyre as 'Lowood School Trustee'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1943

Keep 'Em Flying
Nelson McDowell was 71 in Keep 'Em Flying as 'Tall Man at Carnival (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 27 1941

Sign of the Wolf
Nelson McDowell was 70 in Sign of the Wolf as 'Fur Trapper'.Movie Released: Tue, Mar 25 1941

Riders from Nowhere
Nelson McDowell was 70 in Riders from Nowhere as 'Undertaker'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 30 1940

Roll Wagons Roll
Nelson McDowell was 70 in Roll Wagons Roll as 'Rawhide (Lucky in credits)'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1940

The Return of Frank James
Nelson McDowell was 69 in The Return of Frank James as 'Confederate Veteran Juror (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Aug 10 1940

The House of the Seven Gables
Nelson McDowell was 69 in The House of the Seven Gables as 'Coroner in Courtroom'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 1940

Pioneer Days
Nelson McDowell was 69 in Pioneer Days as 'Judge Tobias Tarryton'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 25 1940

Westbound Stage
Nelson McDowell was 69 in Westbound Stage as 'Rawhide'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1939

Oklahoma Terror
Nelson McDowell was 69 in Oklahoma Terror as 'Townsman'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 24 1939

The Lone Ranger Rides Again
Nelson McDowell was 68 in The Lone Ranger Rides Again as 'Johnny'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 25 1939

Santa Fe Stampede
Nelson McDowell was 68 in Santa Fe Stampede as 'John Franklin'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1938

Gold Is Where You Find It
Nelson McDowell was 67 in Gold Is Where You Find It as 'Farmer in Courtroom (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 12 1938

Boots and Saddles
Nelson McDowell was 67 in Boots and Saddles as 'Constable (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Mon, Oct 04 1937

Heart of the Rockies
Nelson McDowell was 67 in Heart of the Rockies as 'Dawson Clan Member'.Movie Released: Mon, Sep 06 1937

The Toast of New York
Nelson McDowell was 66 in The Toast of New York as 'Tall Panhandler (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 22 1937

Rio Grande Ranger
Nelson McDowell was 66 in Rio Grande Ranger as 'Texas Ranger (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1936

Ay Tank Ay Go
Nelson McDowell was 66 in Ay Tank Ay Go as 'Sleeping Carson Man'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1936

The White Angel
Nelson McDowell was 65 in The White Angel as 'Hospital Superintendent (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 25 1936

Feud of the West
Nelson McDowell was 65 in Feud of the West as 'Wild Horse Henderson'.Movie Released: Tue, Apr 14 1936

Silly Billies
Nelson McDowell was 65 in Silly Billies as 'Horse Trader'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1936

Desert Phantom
Nelson McDowell was 65 in Desert Phantom as 'Doc Simpson'.Movie Released: Mon, Mar 09 1936

Ridin' On
Nelson McDowell was 65 in Ridin' On as 'Pete - Blacksmith (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 29 1936

Music Is Magic
Nelson McDowell was 65 in Music Is Magic as 'Bluenose in Music is Magic Number (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1935

The Rainmakers
Nelson McDowell was 65 in The Rainmakers as 'Townsman'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1935

Western Frontier
Nelson McDowell was 64 in Western Frontier as 'Zeke'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 07 1935

The Dawn Rider
Nelson McDowell was 64 in The Dawn Rider as 'Bates, the undertaker'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 20 1935

Avenging Angel
Nelson McDowell was 64 in Avenging Angel as 'Bates, the undertaker'.Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1935

Gun Smoke
Nelson McDowell was 64 in Gun Smoke as 'Long Distance Jones'.Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1935

Born to Battle
Nelson McDowell was 64 in Born to Battle as 'Lem Blinky Holt'.Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1935

Northern Frontier
Nelson McDowell was 64 in Northern Frontier as 'Tope'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1935

Horses' Collars
Nelson McDowell was 64 in Horses' Collars as 'Bartender (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 10 1935

Terror of the Plains
Nelson McDowell was 64 in Terror of the Plains as 'Parson Jones'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 22 1934

The Fighting Trooper
Nelson McDowell was 64 in The Fighting Trooper as 'Nels - Woodsman'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1934

Fighting Thru
Nelson McDowell was 64 in Fighting Thru as 'Parson - Henchman'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 29 1934

What Price Jazz
Nelson McDowell was 63 in What Price Jazz as 'Mr. Blue Laws'.Movie Released: Mon, May 28 1934

Ferocious Pal
Nelson McDowell was 63 in Ferocious Pal as 'Charlie--Sheep Rancher'.Movie Released: Tue, Apr 03 1934

Wheels of Destiny
Nelson McDowell was 63 in Wheels of Destiny as 'Trapper'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1934

Lighting Bill
Nelson McDowell was 63 in Lighting Bill as 'Sidekick Barney'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 1934

Border Guns
Nelson McDowell was 63 in Border Guns as 'M. Balm, Undertaker'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 1934

Midnight Mary
Nelson McDowell was 62 in Midnight Mary as 'Salvation Army Leader (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1933

The Rustler's Roundup
Nelson McDowell was 62 in The Rustler's Roundup as 'Sheriff Brass'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 16 1933

Asleep in the Feet
Nelson McDowell was 62 in Asleep in the Feet as 'Police Officer'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 1933

Come On, Tarzan
Nelson McDowell was 62 in Come On, Tarzan as 'Cowhand Slim'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1932

Wild Babies!
Nelson McDowell was 61 in Wild Babies! as 'Stage Manager (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1932

The Last of the Mohicans
Nelson McDowell was 61 in The Last of the Mohicans as 'David Gamut'.Movie Released: Tue, May 17 1932

Mason of the Mounted
Nelson McDowell was 61 in Mason of the Mounted as 'Trapper'.Movie Released: Sat, May 14 1932

The Scarlet Brand
Nelson McDowell was 61 in The Scarlet Brand as 'Slim Grant'.Movie Released: Sun, Apr 10 1932

The Airmail Mystery
Nelson McDowell was 61 in The Airmail Mystery as 'Silent Simms'.Movie Released: Mon, Mar 28 1932

Law and Order
Nelson McDowell was 61 in Law and Order as 'Parker brother (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Feb 09 1932

Law of the Rio Grande
Nelson McDowell was 60 in Law of the Rio Grande as 'Wolf Hardy'.Movie Released: Sat, Aug 08 1931

The Texas Ranger
Nelson McDowell was 60 in The Texas Ranger as 'High-Pockets'.Movie Released: Sun, May 10 1931

The Devil's Cabaret
Nelson McDowell was 60 in The Devil's Cabaret as 'The Preacher (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Dec 13 1930

The Big Kick
Nelson McDowell was 59 in The Big Kick as 'Motorist with Noisy Jalopy (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 29 1930

The Gas Station
Nelson McDowell was 59 in The Gas Station as 'Mororist'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 29 1930

The Vagabond King
Nelson McDowell was 59 in The Vagabond King as 'Messenger'.Movie Released: Mon, Feb 17 1930

The Real McCoy
Nelson McDowell was 59 in The Real McCoy as 'Square Dance Caller (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1930

Welcome Danger
Nelson McDowell was 59 in Welcome Danger as '1st Train Passenger (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 1929

Born to the Saddle
Nelson McDowell was 59 in Born to the Saddle as 'Pop Healy'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 03 1929

Queen of the Northwoods
Nelson McDowell was 58 in Queen of the Northwoods as 'Flapjack'.Movie Released: Tue, May 21 1929

Lilac Time
Nelson McDowell was 58 in Lilac Time as 'French Drummer (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 18 1928

Clearing the Trail
Nelson McDowell was 58 in Clearing the Trail as 'Bartender'.Movie Released: Sun, Oct 07 1928

Heart Trouble
Nelson McDowell was 58 in Heart Trouble as 'Conductor'.Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1928

The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come
Nelson McDowell was 57 in The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come as 'Old Joel Turner'.Movie Released: Sun, Apr 08 1928

The Vanishing Rider
Nelson McDowell was 57 in The Vanishing Rider as 'Pop Smith'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 16 1928

Uncle Tom's Cabin
Nelson McDowell was 57 in Uncle Tom's Cabin as 'Phineas Fletcher (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1927

Border Blackbirds
Nelson McDowell was 57 in Border Blackbirds as 'Mournful Luke'.Movie Released: Sun, Aug 28 1927

The Great Mail Robbery
Nelson McDowell was 56 in The Great Mail Robbery as 'Sheriff'.Movie Released: Tue, Jul 19 1927

The Ramblin' Galoot
Nelson McDowell was 56 in The Ramblin' Galoot as 'Parson'.Movie Released: Sun, Nov 21 1926

Crossed Signals
Nelson McDowell was 56 in Crossed Signals as 'Mike Bradley'.Movie Released: Tue, Sep 28 1926

The Frontier Trail
Nelson McDowell was 55 in The Frontier Trail as 'Pawnee Jake'.Movie Released: Sun, Jun 20 1926

The Phantom Bullet
Nelson McDowell was 55 in The Phantom Bullet as 'Zack Peters'.Movie Released: Sun, May 09 1926

Whispering Smith
Nelson McDowell was 55 in Whispering Smith as 'Seagrue'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 28 1926

The Blind Trail
Nelson McDowell was 55 in The Blind Trail as 'Hank O'Hara'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 1926

Kit Carson Over the Great Divide
Nelson McDowell was 55 in Kit Carson Over the Great Divide as ''Windy Bill' Sharp'.Movie Released: Wed, Sep 02 1925

The Power God
Nelson McDowell was 54 in The Power God as 'Dr. Clack'.Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1925

The House of Flickers
Nelson McDowell was 54 in The House of Flickers Movie Released: Sun, Mar 15 1925

The Ridin' Kid from Powder River
Nelson McDowell was 54 in The Ridin' Kid from Powder River as 'Luke Meggary'.Movie Released: Sun, Nov 30 1924

Galloping Gallagher
Nelson McDowell was 53 in Galloping Gallagher as 'Leon I. Berry'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1924

The Girl of the Golden West
Nelson McDowell was 52 in The Girl of the Golden West as 'Sonora Slim'.Movie Released: Thu, May 03 1923

Another Man's Shoes
Nelson McDowell was 52 in Another Man's Shoes as 'Milford'.Movie Released: Mon, Nov 06 1922

Oliver Twist
Nelson McDowell was 52 in Oliver Twist as 'Sowerberry (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Mon, Oct 30 1922

The Girl Who Ran Wild
Nelson McDowell was 52 in The Girl Who Ran Wild as 'Deacon McSnagley'.Movie Released: Mon, Oct 09 1922

The Silent Call
Nelson McDowell was 51 in The Silent Call as 'Dad Kinney'.Movie Released: Mon, Nov 07 1921

The Last of the Mohicans
Nelson McDowell was 50 in The Last of the Mohicans as 'David Gamut - a Preacher'.Movie Released: Sun, Nov 21 1920

Cupid the Cowpuncher
Nelson McDowell was 49 in Cupid the Cowpuncher as 'Sheriff Bergin'.Movie Released: Sun, Jul 25 1920

Everything But the Truth
Nelson McDowell was 49 in Everything But the Truth as 'Doctor'.Movie Released: Mon, May 31 1920
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
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