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Red West

1936 – 2017 · Memphis, Tennessee · Active 1960–2018

Red West, born in 1936 in Memphis, Tennessee, is an American actor who made a significant impact in the 1970s with his roles in cult classics. He appears as the tough ally in Walking Tall (1973) and its sequel, Walking Tall Part II (1975), showcasing his rugged persona and physicality honed from his days as a U.S. Marine. Additionally, West's role in Framed (1975) further solidified his place in the exploitation genre, where his athleticism and charisma resonate with fans of grindhouse cinema.

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Walking Tall Part II

1975 ★ 5.6

as Sheriff Tanner

Tennessee sheriff, Buford Pusser, carries on his one man vigilante campaign against vice and corruption which starts after he is badly injured in an ambush in which his wife is killed.

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Filmography

72 credits

2010s 6 credits

2018

Elvis Presley: The Searcher as Self

TV ★ 7.5

2016

The Black Dove as Detective Randall Hayward

Movie

2013

Safe Haven as Roger

Movie ★ 7.2

2013

Rectify as Taylor

TV ★ 7.6

2012

At Any Price as Cliff Whipple

Movie ★ 5.4

2010

Father of Invention as Sam Bergman

Movie ★ 5.4

2000s 5 credits

2009

Goodbye Solo as William

Movie ★ 6.9

2006

Glory Road as Ross Moore

Movie ★ 7.4

2005

Forty Shades of Blue as Duigan

Movie ★ 4.5

2003

A Painted House as Man Discussing Weather (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.1

2000

Above Suspicion as Officer Ward

Movie ★ 5.8

1990s 13 credits

1999

Cookie's Fortune as Mr. Henderson

Movie ★ 6.4

1998

I Still Know What You Did Last Summer as Paulsen

Movie ★ 5.4

1997

The Rainmaker as Buddy Black

Movie ★ 7.0

1997

The P.A.C.K. as Sheriff Charlie Stone

Movie ★ 4.0

1996

Felony as Chief Edwards

Movie ★ 4.8

1995

Her Hidden Truth as Leon Sykes

Movie ★ 7.2

1995

The Expert as Judge

Movie ★ 5.2

1994

Natural Born Killers as Cowboy Sheriff

Movie ★ 7.1

1992

The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag as Judge

Movie ★ 5.1

1992

Prey of the Chameleon as Pritchard

Movie ★ 4.9

1992

From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One as Sgt. Bob Maddox

Movie ★ 4.0

1991

The Legend Of Grizzly Adams as Bodine

Movie ★ 5.5

1991

Raw Nerve as Dave

Movie ★ 4.0

1980s 17 credits

1989

Road House as Red Webster

Movie ★ 6.8

1989

Trapper County War as George

Movie ★ 4.7

1988

Once Upon a Texas Train as Bates Boley

Movie ★ 5.2

1987

Proud Men as Cookie

Movie ★ 8.0

1987

The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory as Cockran

Movie ★ 6.5

1986

Charley Hannah as David 'OO' Buck

Movie ★ 6.5

1984

Hard Knox as Thomas 'Top' Tuttle

Movie ★ 6.5

1983

Confessions of a Married Man as Coach

Movie ★ 9.0

1983

The A-Team as Lt. Trask

TV ★ 7.5

1983

The A-Team as Sinclair

TV ★ 7.5

1983

The A-Team as Sheriff Brooks

TV ★ 7.5

1983

The A-Team as Red Avory

TV ★ 7.5

1982

Will: G. Gordon Liddy as Kaworski

Movie ★ 5.0

1980

Coach of the Year as Superintendant Turner

Movie ★ 7.7

1980

Angel City as Sud

Movie ★ 6.0

1980

Magnum, P.I. as Bull

TV ★ 7.3

1980

Magnum, P.I. as Billy Cockrell

TV ★ 7.3

1970s 9 credits

1979

Concrete Cowboys as Chuck

Movie ★ 5.0

1979

The Duke

TV ★ 6.5

1978

Battlestar Galactica as Marco

TV ★ 7.1

1976

Baa Baa Black Sheep as Sgt. Micklin

TV ★ 7.6

1975

Walking Tall Part II● as Sheriff Tanner

Movie ★ 5.4

1975

Framed● as Mallory

Movie ★ 6.6

1974

The Six Million Dollar Man as Owner

TV ★ 7.3

1973

Walking Tall● as Sheriff Tanner

Movie ★ 6.6

1972

Elvis on Tour as Self

Movie ★ 7.2

1960s 21 credits

1968

Live a Little, Love a Little as Newspaper Vendor (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.6

1967

Clambake as Ice Cream Vendor (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.9

1967

Mannix as Thug (uncredited)

TV ★ 6.8

1966

Spinout as Shorty's Pit Crew (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.6

1966

Paradise, Hawaiian Style as Rusty

Movie ★ 5.2

1965

Tickle Me as Mabel's Boyfriend (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.0

1965

The Wild Wild West as Man #1

TV ★ 7.6

1965

Get Smart as Balinkov (uncredited)

TV ★ 7.9

1964

Viva Las Vegas as Son of Lone Star State (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.2

1964

The Americanization of Emily as Soldier (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.7

1964

Roustabout as Carnival Worker (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.0

1963

It Happened at the World's Fair as Fred (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.8

1963

Fun in Acapulco as Poolside Guest (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.9

1963

Arrest and Trial as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

TV ★ 8.3

1962

Two for the Seesaw as Party Guest

Movie ★ 6.6

1962

Kid Galahad as Opponent (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.1

1962

Follow That Dream as Bank Guard (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.1

1961

Wild in the Country as Hank Tyler (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.2

1960

Flaming Star as Native American (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.5

1960

Ice Palace as Train Passenger (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.3

1960

Tall Story as Basketball Player /Student (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.7

Crew Credits

1960s 1 credit

1960

Flaming Star Stunts

Movie ★ 6.5