Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
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Born:
Apr 25, 1899

Died:
Jun 06, 1962

Age: 63 Deceased

From:
Decatur, Texas, USA

Department:
Acting

Total Credits: 224

Avg Rating: 7

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Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

Also known as: Guinn Terrell Williams Jr., Big Boy Williams, Gwinn Williams, Gwynn Williams, Tex Williams

Biography

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Guinn Terrell Williams Jr. (April 26, 1899 – June 6, 1962) was an American actor who appeared in memorable westerns such as Dodge City (1939), Santa Fe Trail (1940), and The Comancheros (1961). He was nicknamed "Big Boy" as he was 6' 2" and had a muscular build from years of working on ranches and playing semi-pro and professional baseball.

Williams made his screen debut in the 1919 comedy, Almost A Husband, with Will Rogers and Cullen Landis, and was featured in a large supporting role ten years later in Frank Borzage's Lucky Star with Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell. Throughout the 1920s Williams would have a string of successful films, mostly westerns.

He then appeared in The Great Meadow alongside Johnny Mack Brown, which was Brown's breakout film. Throughout the 1930s, Williams acted in supporting roles, mostly in westerns, sports, or outdoor dramas. Although not the lead actor in any of them, he was always employed, and was successful as a supporting actor. H...

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