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Roscoe Ates

Bio: From Wikipedia Roscoe Ates (January 20, 1895 – March 1, 1962) was an American vaudeville performer, actor of stage and screen, comedian and musician who primarily was featured in western films and television. He was best known as western character Soapy Jones
Born: Sat, Jan 19 1895
Birthplace: Grange, Mississippi, USA

Death: Thu, Mar 01 1962
Roscoe Ates is 67 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Ladies Man
The Ladies Man
Roscoe Ates was 66 in The Ladies Man as 'Pet Shop Owner'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 21 1961
Poster of The Silent Call
The Silent Call
Roscoe Ates was 66 in The Silent Call as 'Sid'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 10 1961
Poster of The Sheepman
The Sheepman
Roscoe Ates was 63 in The Sheepman as 'Town Loafer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1958
Poster of The Big Caper
The Big Caper
Roscoe Ates was 62 in The Big Caper as 'Falkenburg'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 28 1957
Poster of Come Next Spring
Come Next Spring
Roscoe Ates was 61 in Come Next Spring as 'Shorty Wilkins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 1956
Poster of Lucy Gallant
Lucy Gallant
Roscoe Ates was 60 in Lucy Gallant as 'Clem Anderson - Hotel Clerk (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 20 1955
Poster of Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops
Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops
Roscoe Ates was 60 in Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops as 'Wagon Driver'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 02 1955
Poster of Those Redheads from Seattle
Those Redheads from Seattle
Roscoe Ates was 58 in Those Redheads from Seattle as 'Dan Taylor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1953
Poster of The Stranger Wore a Gun
The Stranger Wore a Gun
Roscoe Ates was 58 in The Stranger Wore a Gun as 'Jake Hooper'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 30 1953
Poster of The Blazing Forest
The Blazing Forest
Roscoe Ates was 57 in The Blazing Forest as 'Beans'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1952
Poster of Father's Wild Game
Father's Wild Game
Roscoe Ates was 55 in Father's Wild Game as 'Rancher'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 03 1950
Poster of Hills of Oklahoma
Hills of Oklahoma
Roscoe Ates was 55 in Hills of Oklahoma as 'Dismal - the Cook'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1950
Poster of Thunder in the Pines
Thunder in the Pines
Roscoe Ates was 53 in Thunder in the Pines as 'Wheezer, Boomer's head logger'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 11 1948
Poster of Inner Sanctum
Inner Sanctum
Roscoe Ates was 53 in Inner Sanctum as 'Willie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1948
Poster of The Tioga Kid
The Tioga Kid
Roscoe Ates was 53 in The Tioga Kid as 'Soapy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 17 1948
Poster of The Hawk of Powder River
The Hawk of Powder River
Roscoe Ates was 53 in The Hawk of Powder River as 'Soapy Jones'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1948
Poster of The Westward Trail
The Westward Trail
Roscoe Ates was 53 in The Westward Trail as 'Soapy Jones'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 13 1948
Poster of Tornado Range
Tornado Range
Roscoe Ates was 53 in Tornado Range as 'Soapy Jones'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 21 1948
Poster of Check Your Guns
Check Your Guns
Roscoe Ates was 53 in Check Your Guns as 'Soapy Jones'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 24 1948
Poster of Shadow Valley
Shadow Valley
Roscoe Ates was 52 in Shadow Valley as 'Soapy Jones'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 29 1947
Poster of Black Hills
Black Hills
Roscoe Ates was 52 in Black Hills as 'Soapy Jones'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 26 1947
Poster of West to Glory
West to Glory
Roscoe Ates was 52 in West to Glory as 'Soapy Jones'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1947
Poster of Range Beyond the Blue
Range Beyond the Blue
Roscoe Ates was 52 in Range Beyond the Blue as 'Soapy Jones'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 16 1947
Poster of Wild Country
Wild Country
Roscoe Ates was 51 in Wild Country as 'Soapy Jones'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1947
Poster of Wild West
Wild West
Roscoe Ates was 51 in Wild West as 'Soapy Jones'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1946
Poster of Stars Over Texas
Stars Over Texas
Roscoe Ates was 51 in Stars Over Texas as 'Soapy Jones'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 18 1946
Poster of Driftin' River
Driftin' River
Roscoe Ates was 51 in Driftin' River as 'Soapy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1946
Poster of Down Missouri Way
Down Missouri Way
Roscoe Ates was 51 in Down Missouri Way as 'Pappy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 15 1946
Poster of Tumbleweed Trail
Tumbleweed Trail
Roscoe Ates was 51 in Tumbleweed Trail as 'Soapy Jones'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 19 1946
Poster of Colorado Serenade
Colorado Serenade
Roscoe Ates was 51 in Colorado Serenade as 'Soapy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 30 1946
Poster of Can't Help Singing
Can't Help Singing
Roscoe Ates was 49 in Can't Help Singing as 'Lemuel (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 1944
Poster of The Great Moment
The Great Moment
Roscoe Ates was 49 in The Great Moment as 'Morton's Sign Painter - replaced by Hank Worden (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 18 1944
Poster of The Palm Beach Story
The Palm Beach Story
Roscoe Ates was 47 in The Palm Beach Story as 'Fourth Member Ale and Quail Club'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1942
Poster of The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
Roscoe Ates was 47 in The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine as 'Police Chief Dan Cady'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1942
Poster of Birth of the Blues
Birth of the Blues
Roscoe Ates was 46 in Birth of the Blues as 'Cab Driver (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 1941
Poster of One Foot in Heaven
One Foot in Heaven
Roscoe Ates was 46 in One Foot in Heaven as 'George Reynolds (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1941
Poster of I'll Sell My Life
I'll Sell My Life
Roscoe Ates was 46 in I'll Sell My Life as 'Happy Hogan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1941
Poster of Reg'lar Fellers
Reg'lar Fellers
Roscoe Ates was 46 in Reg'lar Fellers as 'Emory McQuade'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 1941
Poster of Bad Men of Missouri
Bad Men of Missouri
Roscoe Ates was 46 in Bad Men of Missouri as 'Lafe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 26 1941
Poster of She Knew All the Answers
She Knew All the Answers
Roscoe Ates was 46 in She Knew All the Answers as 'Gas Station Attendant'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 13 1941
Poster of Ziegfeld Girl
Ziegfeld Girl
Roscoe Ates was 46 in Ziegfeld Girl as 'Janitor Changing Pictures (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 25 1941
Poster of Robin Hood of the Pecos
Robin Hood of the Pecos
Roscoe Ates was 45 in Robin Hood of the Pecos as 'Jailer Guffy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 14 1941
Poster of Chad Hanna
Chad Hanna
Roscoe Ates was 45 in Chad Hanna as 'Ike Wayfish'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1940
Poster of I Want a Divorce
I Want a Divorce
Roscoe Ates was 45 in I Want a Divorce as 'Process Server'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1940
Poster of The Cowboy from Sundown
The Cowboy from Sundown
Roscoe Ates was 45 in The Cowboy from Sundown as 'Deputy Gloomy Day'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 05 1940
Poster of Captain Caution
Captain Caution
Roscoe Ates was 45 in Captain Caution as 'Chips'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1940
Poster of Untamed
Untamed
Roscoe Ates was 45 in Untamed as 'Bert Dillon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 24 1940
Poster of You're Next!
You're Next!
Roscoe Ates was 45 in You're Next! as 'Mr. Tillson'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 1940
Poster of Rancho Grande
Rancho Grande
Roscoe Ates was 45 in Rancho Grande as 'Ranch Hand'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 22 1940
Poster of Gone with the Wind
Gone with the Wind
Roscoe Ates was 44 in Gone with the Wind as 'Convalescent Soldier (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1939
Poster of Three Texas Steers
Three Texas Steers
Roscoe Ates was 44 in Three Texas Steers as 'Sheriff Brown'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 12 1939
Poster of The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
Roscoe Ates was 43 in The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok as 'Oscar Snake-Eyes Smith, Jim Blakely'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 30 1938
Poster of Riders of the Black Hills
Riders of the Black Hills
Roscoe Ates was 43 in Riders of the Black Hills as 'Sheriff Brown (as Rosco Ates)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 15 1938
Poster of God's Country and the Woman
God's Country and the Woman
Roscoe Ates was 41 in God's Country and the Woman as 'Gander Hopkins'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 16 1937
Poster of Fair Exchange
Fair Exchange
Roscoe Ates was 41 in Fair Exchange as 'Elmer Goodge'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 14 1936
Poster of On the Wagon
On the Wagon
Roscoe Ates was 40 in On the Wagon as 'Elmer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 24 1935
Poster of Why Pay Rent?
Why Pay Rent?
Roscoe Ates was 40 in Why Pay Rent? as 'Elmer Whipple'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 04 1935
Poster of The People's Enemy
The People's Enemy
Roscoe Ates was 40 in The People's Enemy as 'Slip Laflin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 29 1935
Poster of Dizzy & Daffy
Dizzy & Daffy
Roscoe Ates was 39 in Dizzy & Daffy as ''Call-'Em-Wrong' Jones, the Umpire'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1934
Poster of Woman in the Dark
Woman in the Dark
Roscoe Ates was 39 in Woman in the Dark as 'Tommy Logan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 1934
Poster of So You Won't T-T-T-Talk
So You Won't T-T-T-Talk
Roscoe Ates was 39 in So You Won't T-T-T-Talk as 'Elmer Whipple'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1934
Poster of She Made Her Bed
She Made Her Bed
Roscoe Ates was 39 in She Made Her Bed as 'Santa Fe (as Rosco Ates)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 26 1934
Poster of Merry Wives of Reno
Merry Wives of Reno
Roscoe Ates was 39 in Merry Wives of Reno as 'The Trapper'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 18 1934
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Roscoe Ates was 38 in Alice in Wonderland as 'Fish'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 18 1933
Poster of Signing 'em Up
Signing 'em Up
Roscoe Ates was 38 in Signing 'em Up as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1933
Poster of Golden Harvest
Golden Harvest
Roscoe Ates was 38 in Golden Harvest as 'Louis Jenkins aka Loopey Lou'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 21 1933
Poster of King Kong
King Kong
Roscoe Ates was 38 in King Kong as 'Press Photographer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 15 1933
Poster of Scarlet River
Scarlet River
Roscoe Ates was 38 in Scarlet River as 'Ulysses'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 1933
Poster of What! No Beer?
What! No Beer?
Roscoe Ates was 38 in What! No Beer? as 'Schultz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 1933
Poster of Lucky Devils
Lucky Devils
Roscoe Ates was 38 in Lucky Devils as 'Gabby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1933
Poster of The Past of Mary Holmes
The Past of Mary Holmes
Roscoe Ates was 38 in The Past of Mary Holmes as 'Bill-poster Klondike'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 1933
Poster of The Cheyenne Kid
The Cheyenne Kid
Roscoe Ates was 38 in The Cheyenne Kid as 'Bush (as Rosco Ates)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 1933
Poster of Sham Poo, the Magician
Sham Poo, the Magician
Roscoe Ates was 37 in Sham Poo, the Magician as 'Tourist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 1932
Poster of Renegades of the West
Renegades of the West
Roscoe Ates was 37 in Renegades of the West as 'Dr. Henry Fawcett'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 1932
Poster of Hollywood on Parade No. A-3
Hollywood on Parade No. A-3
Roscoe Ates was 37 in Hollywood on Parade No. A-3 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 20 1932
Poster of Come on Danger!
Come on Danger!
Roscoe Ates was 37 in Come on Danger! as 'Rusty (as Rosco Ates)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 1932
Poster of Hold 'Em Jail
Hold 'Em Jail
Roscoe Ates was 37 in Hold 'Em Jail as 'Slippery Sam Brown'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1932
Poster of The Roadhouse Murder
The Roadhouse Murder
Roscoe Ates was 37 in The Roadhouse Murder as 'Edmund Joyce'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 28 1932
Poster of Young Bride
Young Bride
Roscoe Ates was 37 in Young Bride as 'Pool Room Bartender Mike'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 1932
Poster of Ladies of the Jury
Ladies of the Jury
Roscoe Ates was 37 in Ladies of the Jury as 'Andrew MacKaig'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 02 1932
Poster of The Rainbow Trail
The Rainbow Trail
Roscoe Ates was 36 in The Rainbow Trail as 'Ike Wilkins'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 03 1932
Poster of Freaks
Freaks
Roscoe Ates was 36 in Freaks as 'Roscoe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1932
Poster of The Big Shot
The Big Shot
Roscoe Ates was 36 in The Big Shot as 'Rusty'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 31 1931
Poster of The Champ
The Champ
Roscoe Ates was 36 in The Champ as 'Sponge'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 21 1931
Poster of Too Many Cooks
Too Many Cooks
Roscoe Ates was 36 in Too Many Cooks as 'Mr. Wilson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 18 1931
Poster of The Great Lover
The Great Lover
Roscoe Ates was 36 in The Great Lover as 'Rosco'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 18 1931
Poster of A Free Soul
A Free Soul
Roscoe Ates was 36 in A Free Soul as 'Man Shot at in Men's Room (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 02 1931
Poster of Politics
Politics
Roscoe Ates was 36 in Politics as 'Peter Higgins'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 26 1931
Poster of Cimarron
Cimarron
Roscoe Ates was 36 in Cimarron as 'Jesse Rickey (as Rosco Ates)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 26 1931
Poster of Reducing
Reducing
Roscoe Ates was 35 in Reducing as 'Ticket Agent'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 03 1931
Poster of Billy the Kid
Billy the Kid
Roscoe Ates was 35 in Billy the Kid as 'Old Stuff'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 16 1930
Poster of Those Three French Girls
Those Three French Girls
Roscoe Ates was 35 in Those Three French Girls as 'Elmer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1930
Poster of Check and Double Check
Check and Double Check
Roscoe Ates was 35 in Check and Double Check as 'Brother Arthur'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 02 1930
Poster of Soup to Nuts
Soup to Nuts
Roscoe Ates was 35 in Soup to Nuts as 'Pants Presser at Al's Tailor Shop (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 28 1930
Poster of Love in the Rough
Love in the Rough
Roscoe Ates was 35 in Love in the Rough as 'Proprietor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 1930
Poster of The Big House
The Big House
Roscoe Ates was 35 in The Big House as 'Putnam'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 14 1930
Poster of City Girl
City Girl
Roscoe Ates was 34 in City Girl as 'Reaper'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 12 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 Man with a Camera
Man with a Camera
Roscoe Ates was 63+ in Man with a Camera
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of Lawman
Lawman
Roscoe Ates was 63+ in Lawman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1958
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
Roscoe Ates was 62+ in Maverick
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1957
Poster of M Squad
M Squad
Roscoe Ates was 62+ in M Squad as 'Edwin Winkler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1957
Poster of Sugarfoot
Sugarfoot
Roscoe Ates was 62+ in Sugarfoot as 'Barber'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1957
Poster of State Trooper
State Trooper
Roscoe Ates was 61+ in State Trooper
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 1956
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Roscoe Ates was 60+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Pop Henderson, Zack Martin, Ben White, Tavern Customer, Piano Player'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
Roscoe Ates was 59+ in The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 15 1954
Poster of The Adventures of Boston Blackie
The Adventures of Boston Blackie
Roscoe Ates was 56+ in The Adventures of Boston Blackie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 08 1951
Poster of The Marshal of Gunsight Pass
The Marshal of Gunsight Pass
Roscoe Ates will be 67+ in The Marshal of Gunsight Pass
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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