Claude Akins

Born: May 25, 1926, Nelson, Georgia
Died: January 27, 1994 (age 67), Altadena, California

What do you know about Claude Akins?  Try this Western Stars Trivia quiz.  You'll find the answers at the bottom of the page.

1. In 1953, what movie did he make his first appearance; however, not credited?

• From Here to Eternity
• Range War
• The Devils Brigade

2. Claude Akins guest stars in the episode "Manhunt." What was the (1957-1958) TV Western?

3. In Rio Bravo with John Wayne, what character did he play?

• Amos Moses
• Joe Berdett
• Clay Morgan

4. He played Naval Lt. Commander Farber in Don't Give Up The Ship. Who did the movie star?

• Jerry Lewis
• Max Magee
• Rick Nelson

5. In 1960, what movie did he play Ben Lane?

• Comanche Station
• Arizona
• Dodge City

6. Return of the Seven (1966), who does Akins play?

• Chris Adams
• Vin
• Frank

7. A Man Called Sledge is a 1970 spaghetti western starring James Garner in an extremely offbeat role as a grimly evil thief, and featuring Dennis Weaver, Claude Akins, and Wayde Preston. The film was written by Vic Morrow and Frank Kowalski, and was directed by Vic Morrow. Who did Akins play?

• Erwin Ward
• Hooker
• Sheriff Ripley

8. In Incident at Victoria Falls, who does Akins play?

• Abraham Lincoln
• Ulysses S. Grant
• Theodore Roosevelt

9. from 1974 to 1976, Akins plays trucker Sonny Pruett. What is the NBC series?

10. How many episodes of Gunsmoke did Akins appear in?

• 2
• 5
• 10

Where is Claude Atkins buried?

Claude Atkins Answers

1. From Here to Eternity
2. U.S. Marshal
3. Joe Berdett
4. Jerry Lewis
5. Comanche Station
6. Frank
7. Hooker
8. Theodore Roosevelt
9. Movin' On
10. 10

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