Richard Allen Boone
(June 18, 1917 – January 10, 1981)
Was working on my commentary notes for Man Without A Star (1955) tonight when I realized this was Richard Boone’s birthday.
He was a terrific in a number of 50s Westerns before being cast in Have Gun – Will Travel. From City Of Bad Men (1953) to Ten Wanted Men (1955) to Star In The Dust (1956) to The Tall T (1957), he was good no matter how big or small the part. He’s also in Jack Webb’s Dragnet feature from 1954, one of my all-time favorite films.
Boone’s one of those actors you can always count on. If he’s in it, it’s probably worth watching.
50 Westerns From The 50s. 
One of my favourite actors ,particularly playing a bad guy.Have you ever noticed when something annoys him in his roles he goes HMMMPH.As you said Toby,one of those actors you could always count on.
Toby,I noticed you are doing the audio commentary for THE SPOILERS for Kino.
I am doing The Spoilers. Didn’t know it had been announced. Looking forward to talking about my hero, Randolph Scott!
By the way, I’m recording my stuff for Man Without A Star on Saturday.
Your commentary work seems to have really taken off, Toby! As well it should, when work of quality receives due recognition.
Echo the compliments on your commentary work – and hope it continues to build.
Thanks to you both. I really appreciate it.