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Daniel White
Actor | Miscellaneous Crew

Daniel White appeared in two episodes of  The Rifleman ― Hostages to Fortune as Mr. Russell/old rancher, he's the one who invited the boys in for donuts ― The Brother in-law as one of the cowboys on the trail.

This Cowboy has done so many things! He was offered the part of Sam the Bartender on Gunsmoke (1955). He didn't want it, so he told his best friend Glenn Strange to apply for it. The rest is history. Daniel and Glenn played in at least 18 movies together during their long friendship.

He was also in Radio, creating the role of Red Ryder and was honored for this work in 1974 by the Golden Radio Buffs Of MD, Inc.

He was born March 23, 1906
He died May 7, 1980 in Tampa, Florida

*Thanks to Phillip Arnold for giving this character his credit due!

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