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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).
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams. Actor: Virginia City. The son of a rancher-turned-politician, Guinn Williams was given the nickname "Big Boy" (and he was, too - 6' 2" of mostly solid muscle from years of working on ranches and playing semi-pro and pro baseball) by Will Rogers, with whom he made one of his first films, in 1919.
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Actor: Virginia City. The son of a rancher-turned-politician, Guinn Williams was given the nickname "Big Boy" (and he was, too - 6' 2" of mostly solid muscle from years of working on ranches and playing semi-pro and pro baseball) by Will Rogers, with whom he made one of his first films, in 1919.
- April 26, 1899
- June 6, 1962
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Mar 30, 2017 · Actor Guinn Williams carried the nickname of “Big Boy” due to his 6’2” frame. The native Texan and experienced cowboy got his Hollywood start in 1919 when he was 20 years old, mostly serving as a stuntman. But a friendship with Will Rogers got him bigger roles in the silent and talkies.
Apr 26, 2022 · Here are 10 things you should know about Guinn "Big Boy" Williams, born on April 26, 1899. Williams, who bore a remarkable resemblance to a certain former US president, amassed more than...
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VAN NUYS, Calif., June 6 (UPI) Guinn Williams, a screen actor who played cowboy roles, died today of uremic poisoning at a hospital here, his manager, Al Kingston, reported. He was 63 years old.
Guinn "Big Boy" Williams. Biography. From Wikipedia. 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).
