---
name: "Chuck Roberson"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/chuck-roberson"
fi1m_id: "chuck-roberson"
imdb_id: "nm0730574"
tmdb_id: 50310
wikidata_id: "Q2967608"
roles: ["Stunts"]
born: "10 May 1919"
died: "8 June 1988"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 11
average_fi1m_score: 78
average_over: 8
updated: "2026-09-26T15:11:20.648036+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Chuck Roberson

## Identity

Chuck Roberson

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/chuck-roberson
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** chuck-roberson
- **IMDb ID:** nm0730574
- **TMDB ID:** 50310
- **Wikidata ID:** Q2967608
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Roberson, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2967608, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0730574/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/50310

Stunts. Born 10 May 1919 in Shannon, Texas, USA. Died 8 June 1988.

## Details

- **Work:** Stunts
- **Born:** 10 May 1919, Shannon, Texas, USA
- **Died:** 8 June 1988
- **Active:** 1948–1970
- **Also known as:** Charles Hugh "Chuck" Roberson, Charles Hugh Roberson
- **Titles on Fi1m:** 11: 2 acting, 8 crew, 1 other
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1940s 88 (1), 1950s 81 (6), 1960s 64 (3), 1970s 50 (1)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 77 to 73 across 5 titles
- **Score spread:** 5 at 80+, 2 at 60–79, 1 under 60
- **Genres:** Western 7, Drama 2, Adventure 1, Mystery 1, Science Fiction 1
- **Screen time:** 14 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $36m across 4 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Roberson, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2967608, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0730574/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/50310

## Streaming the US now

- **HBO Max:** [*Shock Corridor*](https://film.one/film/shock-corridor.md) (80)

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## Biography

Chuck Roberson (also credited as Charles Hugh Roberson) was an American actor and stuntman. Born on 10 May 1919 near Shannon, Texas, he died on 8 June 1988. Raised on cattle ranches, he worked as a cowhand and oilfield roughneck before serving in the US Army during the Second World War and later joining the Culver City Police Department.

Roberson entered the film industry through stunt work and became a frequent stand-in for John Wayne. He appeared in small roles, often uncredited, in numerous Westerns including *The Searchers* (1956), *Rio Bravo* (1959), *The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance* (1962) and *El Dorado* (1966), as well as *Spartacus* (1960) and *The Alamo* (1960). He played Wilkes in *Shock Corridor* (1963) and worked as a second-unit director on several productions. His television credits include episodes of *Gunsmoke*, *Bonanza* and *The Virginian*.

*Sources: imdb.com, en.wikipedia.org, themoviedb.org.*

## On Fi1m (11)

### Performed in (2)

- *Shock Corridor* (1963), Fi1m 80, as Wilkes — [page](https://film.one/film/shock-corridor.md)
- *The Alamo* (1960), Fi1m 50, as Tennesseean — [page](https://film.one/film/the-alamo.md)

### Crew (8) — the average rests on these

- *Beneath the Planet of the Apes* (1970), Fi1m 50, Second Unit Director — [page](https://film.one/film/beneath-the-planet-of-the-apes.md)
- *Rio Bravo* (1959), Fi1m 88, as Gunman (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/rio-bravo.md)
- *Man of the West* (1958), Fi1m 79, as Rifleman-Guard on Train (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/man-of-the-west.md)
- *The Man from Laramie* (1955), Fi1m 82, Stunts — [page](https://film.one/film/the-man-from-laramie.md)
- *The Naked Spur* (1953), Fi1m 84, Stunt Double, Stunts — [page](https://film.one/film/the-naked-spur.md)
- *Rio Grande* (1950), Fi1m 74, as Officer / Indian Fires Arrow Into Col. York's Chest (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/rio-grande.md)
- *Winchester '73* (1950), Fi1m 81, as Long Tom (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/winchester-73.md)
- *Red River* (1948), Fi1m 88, Stunts — [page](https://film.one/film/red-river.md)

### Also credited (1) — thanks, archive footage, uncredited

- *How the West Was Won* (1962), Fi1m 62, as Officer (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/how-the-west-was-won.md)

## Complete filmography (147)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *John Wayne's 'The Alamo'* (1992), as Tennessean
- *Miracle Mile* (1989), Stunts
- *FM* (1978), Stunts
- *The Shootist* (1976), Stunts
- *Rooster Cogburn* (1975), Stunt Double
- *Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze* (1975), Stunts
- *99 and 44/100% Dead* (1974), as Gunman · Stunts
- *McQ* (1974), as Santiago's Bodyguard (uncredited)
- *The Stone Killer* (1973), as Council Member (uncredited)
- *Cahill: United States Marshal* (1973), as Leader of Bunch · Stunt Coordinator
- *The Train Robbers* (1973), Stunts
- *Big Jake* (1971), as Texas Ranger (uncredited)
- *Alias Smith and Jones* (1971), series, Actor
- *Chisum* (1970), as Trail Herder (uncredited)
- *Beneath the Planet of the Apes* (1970), Second Unit Director — Fi1m 50, [page](https://film.one/film/beneath-the-planet-of-the-apes.md)
- *Rio Lobo* (1970), as Corporal in Baggage Car (uncredited) · Stunts, Stunt Double
- *The Undefeated* (1969), as Yankee Sergeant at River (uncredited) · Stunt Double
- *Hard Contract* (1969), Stunts
- *100 Rifles* (1969), Second Unit Director
- *Hellfighters* (1968), as Firefighter in Plane (uncredited)
- *The Mod Squad* (1968), series, Actor
- *Lancer* (1968), series, as Paul O'Brien
- *The Green Berets* (1968), as Sgt. Griffin
- *The Scalphunters* (1968), as Scalphunter · Stunts
- *The War Wagon* (1967), as Brown / Mustachioed guard at blown bridge · Stunt Double, Stunts
- *Welcome to Hard Times* (1967), as Miner Fighting Bert (uncredited)
- *The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin* (1967), as Cook (uncredited)
- *Mr. Terrific* (1967), series, as Dawson
- *El Dorado* (1966), as Jason's Gunman · Stunts
- *Smoky* (1966), as Manuel, Chuck - a Ranch Hand
- *Nevada Smith* (1966), as Deputy (uncredited)
- *Blindfold* (1966), as Fitzpatrick's Henchman
- *The War Lord* (1965), Stunts
- *Laredo* (1965), series, Actor
- *Lost in Space* (1965), series, as Alien Fighter
- *The Big Valley* (1965), series, as Stage Driver
- *The Sons of Katie Elder* (1965), as Townsman (uncredited) · Stunts
- *Cat Ballou* (1965), as Armed Guard (uncredited)
- *Shenandoah* (1965), as Rebel Commander with Mustache
- *Black Spurs* (1965), as Norton - Prisoner
- *The Rounders* (1965), as Brawler (uncredited)
- *Rio Conchos* (1964), Stunts
- *Cheyenne Autumn* (1964), as Jessie (uncredited) · Stunts
- *Daniel Boone* (1964), series, as Dark Panther, Dutch, Shawnee Leader, Lige Henry
- *Advance to the Rear* (1964), as Monk (uncredited)
- *Mail Order Bride* (1964), as Saloon Brawler (uncredited) · Stunts
- *McLintock!* (1963), as Sheriff Jeff Lord
- *Shock Corridor* (1963), as Wilkes — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/shock-corridor.md)
- *Donovan's Reef* (1963), as Festus
- *How the West Was Won* (1962), as Officer (uncredited) · Stunts, Stunt Double — Fi1m 62, [page](https://film.one/film/how-the-west-was-won.md)
- *The Lucy Show* (1962), series, as Fireman #1
- *The Virginian* (1962), series, as Wagon Driver
- *Hatari!* (1962), Stunts
- *The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance* (1962), as Henchman (uncredited)
- *Merrill's Marauders* (1962), as Officer
- *The Last Sunset* (1961), Stunts
- *Two Rode Together* (1961), as Comanche, Comanche (uncredited) · Stunts
- *The Misfits* (1961), Stunts
- *The Alamo* (1960), as Tennesseean · Stunts — Fi1m 50, [page](https://film.one/film/the-alamo.md)
- *Spartacus* (1960), as Slave (uncredited)
- *Sergeant Rutledge* (1960), as Court-Martial Board Member (uncredited) · Stunts
- *The Wonderful Country* (1959), as Barton
- *Rio Bravo* (1959), as Gunman (uncredited) · Stunts — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/film/rio-bravo.md)
- *Rawhide* (1959), series, as Baxter
- *Bat Masterson* (1958), series, as Henchman about to be Sawn in Half
- *Lawman* (1958), series, as Stage Driver (uncredited)
- *Man of the West* (1958), as Rifleman-Guard on Train (uncredited) · Stunts — Fi1m 79, [page](https://film.one/film/man-of-the-west.md)
- *The Big Country* (1958), as Terrill Cowboy · Stunts
- *The Hired Gun* (1957), as Frank Cooper - Conroy Ranch Wrangler
- *Wagon Train* (1957), series, as Junior
- *Have Gun, Will Travel* (1957), series, as Pike, Rancher, Man
- *Forty Guns* (1957), as Howard Swain · Stunts
- *Run of the Arrow* (1957), as Sergeant · Stunts
- *Night Passage* (1957), as Roan
- *Panic!* (1957), series, Actor
- *The Wings of Eagles* (1957), as Officer (uncredited) · Stunts
- *The King and Four Queens* (1956), as Posseman · Stunts
- *Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre* (1956), series, as Brenner
- *7 Men from Now* (1956), as Mason
- *The Rawhide Years* (1956), as Johnny (uncredited)
- *Kentucky Rifle* (1956), as Indian (uncredited)
- *The Great Locomotive Chase* (1956), as Confederate Prison Captain (uncredited)
- *The Searchers* (1956), as Ranger at Wedding (uncredited) · Stunts
- *Red Sundown* (1956), as Henshaw's Man
- *The Conqueror* (1956), Stunts
- *Lady Godiva of Coventry* (1955), as Soldier
- *The Second Greatest Sex* (1955), as Brawler (uncredited)
- *The Tall Men* (1955), as Alva Jenkin (uncredited) · Stunts, Stunt Double
- *Gunsmoke* (1955), series, as Sgt. Keller, Driver, Joe
- *The Man from Laramie* (1955), Stunts — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/the-man-from-laramie.md)
- *The Prodigal* (1955), as Chieftain · Stunts
- *Timberjack* (1955), as Lumberjack (uncredited)
- *Ten Wanted Men* (1955), as Gunfighter (uncredited)
- *Sign of the Pagan* (1954), as Mirrai
- *The Wonderful World of Disney* (1954), series, as Sam - Ranger #1
- *Jubilee Trail* (1954), as Man at Bar (uncredited)
- *The Lone Gun* (1954), as Luke (uncredited)
- *The Far Country* (1954), as Latigo (uncredited) · Stunt Double
- *Hondo* (1953), as Kloori / Cavalry Sergeant Killed in Indian Attack (uncredited) · Stunt Double
- *Calamity Jane* (1953), as Barfly (uncredited)
- *Gun Belt* (1953), as Oliver
- *Hannah Lee: An American Primitive* (1953), as Cowboy · Stunt Double
- *Raiders of the Seven Seas* (1953), as Spanish Officer (uncredited)
- *Cow Country* (1953), as Stubby (as Brett Houston)
- *The Naked Spur* (1953), Stunts, Stunt Double — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/the-naked-spur.md)
- *Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd* (1952), as Pirate (uncredited)
- *Blackbeard, the Pirate* (1952), as Mounted Soldier
- *The Blazing Forest* (1952), as Lumberjack (uncredited)
- *The Lusty Men* (1952), as Cowboy · Stunts
- *Way of a Gaucho* (1952), as Gaucho
- *Cattle Town* (1952), as Rider
- *Buffalo Bill in Tomahawk Territory* (1952), as Trooper (uncredited)
- *Indian Uprising* (1952), as Taggart Man
- *The Adventures of Kit Carson* (1951), series, as Henchman Blake, Henchman, Deputy Trapp
- *Rio Grande* (1950), as Officer / Indian Fires Arrow Into Col. York's Chest (uncredited) · Stunts — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/rio-grande.md)
- *Atom Man vs. Superman* (1950), as Policeman on Road · Stunts
- *Hi-Jacked* (1950), as Police Officer (uncredited)
- *Winchester '73* (1950), as Long Tom (uncredited) · Stunts — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/winchester-73.md)
- *Hills of Oklahoma* (1950), as Cowhand (uncredited)
- *Cow Town* (1950), as Mike Grady - Henchman (as Charles Roberson)
- *Outcasts of Black Mesa* (1950), as Kramer - Henchman (as Charles 'Chuck' Roberson)
- *The Capture* (1950), as Employee (uncredited)
- *The Baron of Arizona* (1950), Stunts
- *Trail of the Rustlers* (1950), as Bob - Henchman (uncredited)
- *Western Renegades* (1949), as Jones (uncredited)
- *The Fighting Kentuckian* (1949), as Militiaman (uncredited)
- *The Lone Ranger* (1949), series, as Todd Gunder
- *The James Brothers of Missouri* (1949), as Townsman (uncredited)
- *Haunted Trails* (1949), as Ed - Ranch Hand (uncredited)
- *Hellfire* (1949), as Groper (uncredited)
- *Law of the Golden West* (1949), as Wagon Driver (uncredited)
- *Roughshod* (1949), as Deputy (uncredited) · Stunts
- *Stampede* (1949), as Sandy (uncredited)
- *Wake of the Red Witch* (1948), as Seaman
- *Last of the Wild Horses* (1948), as Deputy Chuck (uncredited)
- *Homicide for Three* (1948), as Joe - Policeman
- *Angel on the Amazon* (1948), Stunts
- *Red River* (1948), Stunts — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/film/red-river.md)
- *The Gallant Legion* (1948), as Ranger
- *The Arizona Ranger* (1948), as Henchman (uncredited)
- *California Firebrand* (1948), as Gunman
- *Albuquerque* (1948), as Man at Gambling Table (uncredited)
- *The Flame* (1947), as Policeman (uncredited)
- *Jesse James Rides Again* (1947), as Lafe · Stunts
- *Song of Scheherazade* (1947), as Midshipman (uncredited), Midshipman
- *Calendar Girl* (1947), as Swedish Tug of War Man
- *The Plainsman and the Lady* (1946), as Deputy (uncredited)

## Gallery

- ![Chuck Roberson in McLintock! (1963) (cropped screenshot)](https://film.one/media/person/1100768/gallery-c40c5b661b55.jpg) Chuck Roberson in McLintock! (1963) (cropped screenshot) — DVD (Batjac-Paramount Pictures), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/99/Chuck_Roberson_Mclintock_02.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Chuck Roberson](https://film.one/media/person/1100768/gallery-469579ef1eca.jpg) Chuck Roberson — Image via TMDB
- ![Chuck Roberson](https://film.one/media/person/1100768/gallery-bfd10d62d539.jpg) Chuck Roberson — Image via TMDB
- ![Chuck Roberson](https://film.one/media/person/1100768/gallery-c68b682e5bd1.jpg) Chuck Roberson — Image via TMDB

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