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James Drury
Acting

James Drury

Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.

Profession

Acting

Birthday

18 Apr 1934

Age

92 Years

Born In

New York City, New York, USA

Total Projects

88

Years Active

75 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.8 ★

Overview

James Child Drury Jr. (April 18, 1934 – April 6, 2020) was an American actor. He is best known for having played the title role in the 90-minute weekly Western television series The Virginian, which was broadcast on NBC from 1962 to 1971. Drury was born in New York City, the son of James Child Drury and Beatrice Crawford Drury. His...

Filmography

Titanic: Secrets of the Shipwreck

tv

Titanic: Secrets of the Shipwreck

2025

Titanic: Secrets of the Shipwreck

as Self (archive footage)

CineRaya

movie

The Cartoon Cowboys: Spirit of the Alamo

2015

The Cartoon Cowboys: Spirit of the Alamo

as Buffalo Bill Cody (voice)/"The Mysterious Traveler" (voice)

Hell to Pay

movie

Hell to Pay

2005

Hell to Pay

as JT Coffee

The Virginian

movie

The Virginian

2000

The Virginian

as Rider

Maverick

movie

Maverick

1994

Maverick

as Riverboat Poker Player (uncredited)

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.

tv

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.

1993

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.

as Ethan Emerson

Walker, Texas Ranger: One Riot, One Ranger

movie

Walker, Texas Ranger: One Riot, One Ranger

1993

Walker, Texas Ranger: One Riot, One Ranger

as Captain Tom Price

Walker, Texas Ranger

tv

Walker, Texas Ranger

1993

Walker, Texas Ranger

as Captain Tom Price

Kung Fu: The Legend Continues

tv

Kung Fu: The Legend Continues

1993

Kung Fu: The Legend Continues

as Deacon

Kung Fu: The Legend Continues

tv

Kung Fu: The Legend Continues

1993

Kung Fu: The Legend Continues

as Doctor

The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw

movie

The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw

1991

The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw

as Jim

Return to the Titanic

movie

Return to the Titanic

1981

Return to the Titanic

as Self - Host

When the West Was Fun: A Western Reunion

movie

When the West Was Fun: A Western Reunion

1979

When the West Was Fun: A Western Reunion

as Self

The Meanest Men in the West

movie

The Meanest Men in the West

1978

The Meanest Men in the West

as The Range Boss (The Virginian)

Firehouse

tv

Firehouse

1974

Firehouse

as Captain Spike Ryerson

The Bull of the West

movie

The Bull of the West

1972

The Bull of the West

as Man from Virginia

The Devil and Miss Sarah

movie

The Devil and Miss Sarah

1971

The Devil and Miss Sarah

as Gil Turner

Alias Smith and Jones

tv

Alias Smith and Jones

1971

Alias Smith and Jones

as Sheriff Lom Trevors

Alias Smith and Jones

tv

Alias Smith and Jones

1971

Alias Smith and Jones

as Sheriff Tankersley

Breakout

movie

Breakout

1970

Breakout

as Joe Baker

Backtrack!

movie

Backtrack!

1969

Backtrack!

as Ramrod (archive footage)

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

tv

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1968

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

as The Virginian (uncredited)

It Takes a Thief

tv

It Takes a Thief

1968

It Takes a Thief

as Mr. Clifton

Ironside

tv

Ironside

1967

Ironside

as Al

The Young Warriors

movie

The Young Warriors

1967

The Young Warriors

as Sergeant Cooley

The Final Hour

movie

The Final Hour

1965

The Final Hour

as The Virginian

The Brazen Bell

movie

The Brazen Bell

1964

The Brazen Bell

as The Virginian

The Devil's Children

movie

The Devil's Children

1962

The Devil's Children

as The Virginian

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

tv

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

The Merv Griffin Show

tv

The Merv Griffin Show

1962

The Merv Griffin Show

as Self

The Virginian

tv

The Virginian

1962

The Virginian

as The "Virginian"

Third of a Man

movie

Third of a Man

1962

Third of a Man

as Emmet

Ride the High Country

movie

Ride the High Country

1962

Ride the High Country

as Billy Hammond

The Mike Douglas Show

tv

The Mike Douglas Show

1961

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self

Ten Who Dared

movie

Ten Who Dared

1960

Ten Who Dared

as Walter Powell

Rapids Ahead/Bear Country

movie

Rapids Ahead/Bear Country

1960

Rapids Ahead/Bear Country

Stagecoach West

tv

Stagecoach West

1960

Stagecoach West

as 'Stace'

Pollyanna

movie

Pollyanna

1960

Pollyanna

as George Dodds

Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus

movie

Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus

1960

Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus

as Jim Weaver

The Detectives

tv

The Detectives

1959

The Detectives

as Adrian

Bourbon Street Beat

tv

Bourbon Street Beat

1959

Bourbon Street Beat

The Rebel

tv

The Rebel

1959

The Rebel

as Bert Pace

The Rebel

tv

The Rebel

1959

The Rebel

as Paul Travers

Lock-Up

tv

Lock-Up

1959

Lock-Up

as Frank Crotty

Black Saddle

tv

Black Saddle

1959

Black Saddle

as Neal Adams

Rawhide

tv

Rawhide

1959

Rawhide

as Kenley

Rawhide

tv

Rawhide

1959

Rawhide

as Johnny Adler

Rawhide

tv

Rawhide

1959

Rawhide

as Rance

Good Day for a Hanging

movie

Good Day for a Hanging

1959

Good Day for a Hanging

as Paul Ridgely

Lawman

tv

Lawman

1958

Lawman

as Clay

Lawman

tv

Lawman

1958

Lawman

as Stan Bates

The Rifleman

tv

The Rifleman

1958

The Rifleman

as Lloyd Carpenter

The Rifleman

tv

The Rifleman

1958

The Rifleman

as Spicer

The Texan

tv

The Texan

1958

The Texan

as Johnny Kaler

The Ed Wynn Show

tv

The Ed Wynn Show

1958

The Ed Wynn Show

Bronco

tv

Bronco

1958

Bronco

as John Smith

Steve Canyon

tv

Steve Canyon

1958

Steve Canyon

as Lt. Richard Muller

Bitter Heritage

movie

Bitter Heritage

1958

Bitter Heritage

as Jesse James, Jr.

Trackdown

tv

Trackdown

1957

Trackdown

as John Ward

Perry Mason

tv

Perry Mason

1957

Perry Mason

as Eddy King

Wagon Train

tv

Wagon Train

1957

Wagon Train

as Justin Claiborne

Wagon Train

tv

Wagon Train

1957

Wagon Train

as Cole Crawford

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as Tony DeVries

Bernardine

movie

Bernardine

1957

Bernardine

as Langley Philip Beaymont

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

tv

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

1957

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

as Arthur Harding

Love Me Tender

movie

Love Me Tender

1956

Love Me Tender

as Ray Reno

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

tv

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

1956

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

as Jess McHugh

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

tv

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

1956

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

as Roy Richards

CineRaya

tv

Broken Arrow

1956

Broken Arrow

as Tahzay

The Last Wagon

movie

The Last Wagon

1956

The Last Wagon

as Lt. Kelly

Forbidden Planet

movie

Forbidden Planet

1956

Forbidden Planet

as Crewman Strong

Diane

movie

Diane

1956

Diane

as Lieutenant (uncredited)

The 20th Century Fox Hour

tv

The 20th Century Fox Hour

1955

The 20th Century Fox Hour

as Anton Cavrek

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

tv

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

1955

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

as Michael Grimes

Cheyenne

tv

Cheyenne

1955

Cheyenne

as Bill Magruder

Gunsmoke

tv

Gunsmoke

1955

Gunsmoke

as Booth Rider

Gunsmoke

tv

Gunsmoke

1955

Gunsmoke

as Jerry Cass

Gunsmoke

tv

Gunsmoke

1955

Gunsmoke

as Johnny Red

Gunsmoke

tv

Gunsmoke

1955

Gunsmoke

as Tom

Blackboard Jungle

movie

Blackboard Jungle

1955

Blackboard Jungle

as Hospital Attendant (uncredited)

The Wonderful World of Disney

tv

The Wonderful World of Disney

1954

The Wonderful World of Disney

as Deputy Joe Monroe

The Wonderful World of Disney

tv

The Wonderful World of Disney

1954

The Wonderful World of Disney

as George Dodds

The Wonderful World of Disney

tv

The Wonderful World of Disney

1954

The Wonderful World of Disney

as Jim Weaver

Letter to Loretta

tv

Letter to Loretta

1953

Letter to Loretta

as Tony

Letter to Loretta

tv

Letter to Loretta

1953

Letter to Loretta

as Bob Prentiss

The Red Skelton Show

tv

The Red Skelton Show

1951

The Red Skelton Show

as Self - Auctioneer

CineRaya

tv

Cameo Theatre

1950

Cameo Theatre

as George

The Bob Hope Show

tv

The Bob Hope Show

1950

The Bob Hope Show

as Self

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