Don Megowan

Don Megowan

Deceased · Born: May 24, 1922 · Died: Jun 26, 1981

Personal Details

BornMay 24, 1922 Inglewood, California, USA
Spouse
  • Alva Megowan

    ( May 11, 1974 to Jun 26, 1981 )
  • Betty Eleanor Wright

    ( Jan 4, 1947 to Jul 25, 1962 )

Biography

Don Megowan, a renowned American actor, entered this world on May 24, 1922, in the vibrant city of Inglewood, located in the state of California, USA. Throughout his illustrious career, he made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, leaving behind a legacy of iconic performances in films such as The Creation of the Humanoids (1962),The Werewolf (1956),and the cult classic Blazing Saddles (1974).

Megowan's personal life was marked by two significant marriages, first to Alva Megowan, and later to Betty Eleanor Wright. Together, they shared a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure.

Sadly, Don Megowan's life came to a close on June 26, 1981, in Panorama City, California, USA, leaving behind a lasting impact on the world of entertainment and a legacy that continues to inspire new generations of actors and film enthusiasts.

Career

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1979
Mrs. R's Daughter
Mrs. R's Daughter as Police Sergeant Larsen
{"id":64537,"title":"The Kansas City Massacre","year":"1975","character":"Boss Stinger","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-kansas-city-massacre","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64537.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64537.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
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1974
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Melvin Purvis G-MAN
Melvin Purvis G-MAN as Hamburger Stand Man
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Blazing Saddles
Blazing Saddles as Gum Chewer
{"id":2340,"title":"Truck Turner","year":"1974","character":"Garrity","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/truck-turner","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3coo25lb8f0g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3coo25lb8f0g.jpg"},"released":1}
Truck Turner
Truck Turner as Garrity
{"id":87439,"title":"If He Hollers, Let Him Go!","year":"1968","character":"Officer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/if-he-hollers-let-him-go","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87439.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87439.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
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The Devil's Brigade
The Devil's Brigade as Luke Phelan
{"id":13538,"title":"Tarzan and the Valley of Gold","year":"1966","character":"Mr. Train","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tarzan-and-the-valley-of-gold","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13538.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13538.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
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1964
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1963
For Love or Money
For Love or Money as Gregor Garrison
{"id":66010,"title":"The Creation of the Humanoids","year":"1962","character":"Capt. Kenneth Cragis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-creation-of-the-humanoids","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66010.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66010.jpg"},"released":1}
1962
The Creation of the Humanoids
The Creation of the Humanoids as Capt. Kenneth Cragis
{"id":10474,"title":"The Rifleman","year":1960,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-rifleman","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10474.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10474.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
{"id":96330,"title":"The Jayhawkers!","year":"1959","character":"China","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-jayhawkers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96330.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96330.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
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Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke as Creel
{"id":94720,"title":"Tales of Frankenstein","year":"1958","character":"The Monster","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tales-of-frankenstein","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94720.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94720.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
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A Lust to Kill
A Lust to Kill as Cheney Holland
{"id":33818,"title":"Snowfire","year":"1958","character":"Mike McGowan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/snowfire","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_33818.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_33818.jpg"},"released":1}
Snowfire
Snowfire as Mike McGowan
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{"id":186607,"title":"Hell Canyon Outlaws","year":"1957","character":"Henchman Walt","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hell-canyon-outlaws","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186607.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186607.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
Hell Canyon Outlaws
Hell Canyon Outlaws as Henchman Walt
{"id":66680,"title":"The Story of Mankind","year":"1957","character":"Early Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-story-of-mankind","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66680.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66680.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":14680,"title":"The Great Locomotive Chase","year":"1956","character":"Marion A. Ross","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-great-locomotive-chase","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14680.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14680.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
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Gun the Man Down
Gun the Man Down as Ralph Farley
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The Werewolf
The Werewolf as Sheriff Jack Haines
{"id":82467,"title":"The Creature Walks Among Us","year":"1956","character":"The Gill Man (on land)(uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-creature-walks-among-us","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6rbchh9dq8b0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6rbchh9dq8b0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Creature Walks Among Us
The Creature Walks Among Us as The Gill Man (on land)(uncredited)
{"id":67056,"title":"Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier","year":"1955","character":"Col. William Travis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/davy-crockett-king-of-the-wild-frontier","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67056.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67056.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
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A Lawless Street
A Lawless Street as Dooley Brion
{"id":186673,"title":"Disneyland","year":"1955","character":"William Travis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/disneyland-1955-6","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186673.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186673.jpg"},"released":1}
Disneyland
Disneyland as William Travis
{"id":67699,"title":"Sangaree","year":"1953","character":"River Pirate (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sangaree","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67699.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67699.jpg"},"released":1}
1953
Sangaree
Sangaree as River Pirate (uncredited)
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1951