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Buster Crabbe

Bio: Clarence Linden "Buster" Crabbe was an American athlete and actor, who starred in a number of popular screen serials in the 1930s and 1940s.
Born: Fri, Feb 07 1908
Birthplace: Oakland, California, USA

Death: Sat, Apr 23 1983
Buster Crabbe is 75 years old
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Poster of The Comeback Trail
The Comeback Trail
Buster Crabbe was 74 in The Comeback Trail as 'Duke Montana'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1982
Poster of The Alien Dead
The Alien Dead
Buster Crabbe was 72 in The Alien Dead as 'Sheriff Kowalski'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1980
Poster of Swim Team
Swim Team
Buster Crabbe was 71 in Swim Team as 'Rock Sands'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 02 1979
Poster of Buck Rogers
Buck Rogers
Buster Crabbe was 68 in Buck Rogers as 'Col. Buck Rogers'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch
Buster Crabbe was 68 in Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1976
Poster of It's Showtime
It's Showtime
Buster Crabbe was 68 in It's Showtime as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 31 1976
Poster of Destination Saturn
Destination Saturn
Buster Crabbe was 57 in Destination Saturn as 'Buck Rogers'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of Purple Death from Outer Space
Purple Death from Outer Space
Buster Crabbe was 57 in Purple Death from Outer Space as 'Flash Gordon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of Spaceship to the Unknown
Spaceship to the Unknown
Buster Crabbe was 57 in Spaceship to the Unknown as 'Flash Gordon (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of Arizona Raiders
Arizona Raiders
Buster Crabbe was 57 in Arizona Raiders as 'Capt. Tom Andrews'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1965
Poster of The Bounty Killer
The Bounty Killer
Buster Crabbe was 57 in The Bounty Killer as 'Mike Clayman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 1965
Poster of Tarzan the Fearless
Tarzan the Fearless
Buster Crabbe was 55 in Tarzan the Fearless as 'Tarzan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of Gunfighters of Abilene
Gunfighters of Abilene
Buster Crabbe was 51 in Gunfighters of Abilene as 'Kip'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of Badman's Country
Badman's Country
Buster Crabbe was 50 in Badman's Country as 'Wyatt Earp'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 02 1958
Poster of The Lawless Eighties
The Lawless Eighties
Buster Crabbe was 49 in The Lawless Eighties as 'Linc Prescott'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1957
Poster of Gun Brothers
Gun Brothers
Buster Crabbe was 48 in Gun Brothers as 'Chad Santee'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1956
Poster of Planet Outlaws
Planet Outlaws
Buster Crabbe was 44 in Planet Outlaws as 'Col. Buck Rogers'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1953
Poster of King of the Congo
King of the Congo
Buster Crabbe was 44 in King of the Congo as 'Thunda / Roger Drum'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 10 1952
Poster of Pirates of the High Seas
Pirates of the High Seas
Buster Crabbe was 42 in Pirates of the High Seas as 'Jeff Drake'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 02 1950
Poster of Captive Girl
Captive Girl
Buster Crabbe was 42 in Captive Girl as 'Barton'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1950
Poster of Caged Fury
Caged Fury
Buster Crabbe was 40 in Caged Fury as 'Smiley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1948
Poster of The Sea Hound
The Sea Hound
Buster Crabbe was 39 in The Sea Hound as 'Capt. Silver'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 04 1947
Poster of Last of the Redmen
Last of the Redmen
Buster Crabbe was 39 in Last of the Redmen as 'Magua'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1947
Poster of Outlaws of the Plains
Outlaws of the Plains
Buster Crabbe was 38 in Outlaws of the Plains as 'Billy Carson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 22 1946
Poster of Swamp Fire
Swamp Fire
Buster Crabbe was 38 in Swamp Fire as 'Mike Kalavich'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1946
Poster of Overland Riders
Overland Riders
Buster Crabbe was 38 in Overland Riders as 'Billy Carson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 21 1946
Poster of Prairie Badmen
Prairie Badmen
Buster Crabbe was 38 in Prairie Badmen as 'Billy Carson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 16 1946
Poster of Ghost Of Hidden Valley
Ghost Of Hidden Valley
Buster Crabbe was 38 in Ghost Of Hidden Valley as 'Billy Carson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 04 1946
Poster of Terrors on Horseback
Terrors on Horseback
Buster Crabbe was 38 in Terrors on Horseback as 'Billy Carson'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1946
Poster of Gentlemen With Guns
Gentlemen With Guns
Buster Crabbe was 38 in Gentlemen With Guns as 'Billy Carson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 26 1946
Poster of Lightning Raiders
Lightning Raiders
Buster Crabbe was 37 in Lightning Raiders as 'Billy Carson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 07 1946
Poster of Prairie Rustlers
Prairie Rustlers
Buster Crabbe was 37 in Prairie Rustlers as 'Billy Carson / Jim Slade / Billy The Kid'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 07 1945
Poster of Fighting Bill Carson
Fighting Bill Carson
Buster Crabbe was 37 in Fighting Bill Carson as 'Billy Carson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 1945
Poster of Border Badmen
Border Badmen
Buster Crabbe was 37 in Border Badmen as 'Billy Carson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 10 1945
Poster of Rustlers' Hideout
Rustlers' Hideout
Buster Crabbe was 37 in Rustlers' Hideout as 'Billy Carson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 02 1945
Poster of Stagecoach Outlaws
Stagecoach Outlaws
Buster Crabbe was 37 in Stagecoach Outlaws as 'Billy Carson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1945
Poster of Parade of Aquatic Champions
Parade of Aquatic Champions
Buster Crabbe was 37 in Parade of Aquatic Champions as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 22 1945
Poster of Gangster's Den
Gangster's Den
Buster Crabbe was 37 in Gangster's Den as 'Billy Carson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 14 1945
Poster of Shadows of Death
Shadows of Death
Buster Crabbe was 37 in Shadows of Death as 'Billy Carson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 19 1945
Poster of His Brother's Ghost
His Brother's Ghost
Buster Crabbe was 36 in His Brother's Ghost as 'Billy Carson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 1945
Poster of Oath of Vengeance
Oath of Vengeance
Buster Crabbe was 36 in Oath of Vengeance as 'Billy Carson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 09 1944
Poster of Wild Horse Phantom
Wild Horse Phantom
Buster Crabbe was 36 in Wild Horse Phantom as 'Billy Carson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 28 1944
Poster of Fuzzy Settles Down
Fuzzy Settles Down
Buster Crabbe was 36 in Fuzzy Settles Down as 'Billy Carson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 25 1944
Poster of The Drifter
The Drifter
Buster Crabbe was 36 in The Drifter as 'Billy Carson / Drifter Davis'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 14 1944
Poster of The Contender
The Contender
Buster Crabbe was 36 in The Contender as 'Gary Farrel'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 10 1944
Poster of Valley Of Vengeance
Valley Of Vengeance
Buster Crabbe was 36 in Valley Of Vengeance as 'Billy Carson'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1944
Poster of Thundering Gun Slingers
Thundering Gun Slingers
Buster Crabbe was 36 in Thundering Gun Slingers as 'Billy Carson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 25 1944
Poster of Frontier Outlaws
Frontier Outlaws
Buster Crabbe was 36 in Frontier Outlaws as 'Billy Carson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 04 1944
Poster of Nabonga
Nabonga
Buster Crabbe was 35 in Nabonga as 'Ray Gorman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 25 1944
Poster of Devil Riders
Devil Riders
Buster Crabbe was 35 in Devil Riders as 'Billy Carson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 1943
Poster of Blazing Frontier
Blazing Frontier
Buster Crabbe was 35 in Blazing Frontier as 'Billy the Kid'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 04 1943
Poster of The Renegade
The Renegade
Buster Crabbe was 35 in The Renegade as 'Billy the Kid'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 25 1943
Poster of Cattle Stampede
Cattle Stampede
Buster Crabbe was 35 in Cattle Stampede as 'Billy the Kid'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 16 1943
Poster of Western Cyclone
Western Cyclone
Buster Crabbe was 35 in Western Cyclone as 'Billy the Kid'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 14 1943
Poster of Fugitive of the Plains
Fugitive of the Plains
Buster Crabbe was 35 in Fugitive of the Plains as 'Billy the Kid'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1943
Poster of The Kid Rides Again
The Kid Rides Again
Buster Crabbe was 34 in The Kid Rides Again as 'Billy the Kid'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 27 1943
Poster of Queen of Broadway
Queen of Broadway
Buster Crabbe was 34 in Queen of Broadway as 'Ricky Sloane'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 24 1942
Poster of The Mysterious Rider
The Mysterious Rider
Buster Crabbe was 34 in The Mysterious Rider as 'Billy the Kid'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1942
Poster of Wildcat
Wildcat
Buster Crabbe was 34 in Wildcat as 'Mike Rawlins'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 1942
Poster of Sheriff of Sage Valley
Sheriff of Sage Valley
Buster Crabbe was 34 in Sheriff of Sage Valley as 'Billy the Kid / Kansas Ed'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 02 1942
Poster of Law and Order
Law and Order
Buster Crabbe was 34 in Law and Order as 'Billy the Kid / Ted Morrison'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1942
Poster of Jungle Siren
Jungle Siren
Buster Crabbe was 34 in Jungle Siren as 'Captain Gary Hart'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1942
Poster of Billy the Kid's Smoking Guns
Billy the Kid's Smoking Guns
Buster Crabbe was 34 in Billy the Kid's Smoking Guns as 'Billy the Kid'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1942
Poster of Billy the Kid Trapped
Billy the Kid Trapped
Buster Crabbe was 34 in Billy the Kid Trapped as 'Billy the Kid'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 1942
Poster of Billy The Kid's Round-Up
Billy The Kid's Round-Up
Buster Crabbe was 33 in Billy The Kid's Round-Up as 'Billy the Kid'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1941
Poster of Billy the Kid Wanted
Billy the Kid Wanted
Buster Crabbe was 33 in Billy the Kid Wanted as 'Billy the Kid'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1941
Poster of Jungle Man
Jungle Man
Buster Crabbe was 33 in Jungle Man as 'Dr. Robert Hammond, aka Junga'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1941
Poster of Sailor's Lady
Sailor's Lady
Buster Crabbe was 32 in Sailor's Lady as 'Rodney (as Larry Crabbe)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 05 1940
Poster of Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
Buster Crabbe was 32 in Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe as 'Flash Gordon'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 03 1940
Poster of Call a Messenger
Call a Messenger
Buster Crabbe was 31 in Call a Messenger as 'Chuck Walsh'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1939
Poster of Colorado Sunset
Colorado Sunset
Buster Crabbe was 31 in Colorado Sunset as 'Dave Haines (as Larry "Buster" Crabbe)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 30 1939
Poster of Million Dollar Legs
Million Dollar Legs
Buster Crabbe was 31 in Million Dollar Legs as 'Coach Jordan (as Larry Crabbe)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 13 1939
Poster of Unmarried
Unmarried
Buster Crabbe was 31 in Unmarried as 'Buzz Kinney (as Larry Crabbe)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 20 1939
Poster of Buck Rogers
Buck Rogers
Buster Crabbe was 31 in Buck Rogers as 'Buck Rogers'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 10 1939
Poster of Mars Attacks the World
Mars Attacks the World
Buster Crabbe was 30 in Mars Attacks the World as 'Flash Gordon'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 07 1938
Poster of Illegal Traffic
Illegal Traffic
Buster Crabbe was 30 in Illegal Traffic as 'Steve'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 02 1938
Poster of Red Barry
Red Barry
Buster Crabbe was 30 in Red Barry as 'Red Barry'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 18 1938
Poster of Hunted Men
Hunted Men
Buster Crabbe was 30 in Hunted Men as 'James Flowers'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 27 1938
Poster of Tip-Off Girls
Tip-Off Girls
Buster Crabbe was 30 in Tip-Off Girls as 'John A. 'Red' Deegan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1938
Poster of Flash Gordon: The Deadly Ray From Mars
Flash Gordon: The Deadly Ray From Mars
Buster Crabbe was 30 in Flash Gordon: The Deadly Ray From Mars as 'Flash Gordon'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 21 1938
Poster of Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars
Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars
Buster Crabbe was 30 in Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars as 'Flash Gordon'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 21 1938
Poster of Rocket Ship
Rocket Ship
Buster Crabbe was 30 in Rocket Ship as 'Flash Gordon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 05 1938
Poster of Daughter of Shanghai
Daughter of Shanghai
Buster Crabbe was 29 in Daughter of Shanghai as 'Andrew Sleete (as Larry Crabbe)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1937
Poster of Thrill of a Lifetime
Thrill of a Lifetime
Buster Crabbe was 29 in Thrill of a Lifetime as 'Don'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 1937
Poster of Sophie Lang Goes West
Sophie Lang Goes West
Buster Crabbe was 29 in Sophie Lang Goes West as 'Steve Clayson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1937
Poster of Forlorn River
Forlorn River
Buster Crabbe was 29 in Forlorn River as 'Nevada'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 02 1937
Poster of King of Gamblers
King of Gamblers
Buster Crabbe was 29 in King of Gamblers as 'Eddie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 22 1937
Poster of Murder Goes to College
Murder Goes to College
Buster Crabbe was 29 in Murder Goes to College as 'Strike Belno'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 24 1937
Poster of Arizona Mahoney
Arizona Mahoney
Buster Crabbe was 28 in Arizona Mahoney as 'Kirby Talbot'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1936
Poster of Rose Bowl
Rose Bowl
Buster Crabbe was 28 in Rose Bowl as 'Ossie Merrill'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 30 1936
Poster of Lady Be Careful
Lady Be Careful
Buster Crabbe was 28 in Lady Be Careful as 'Jake'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 1936
Poster of The Arizona Raiders
The Arizona Raiders
Buster Crabbe was 28 in The Arizona Raiders as 'Laramie Nelson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 27 1936
Poster of Flash Gordon
Flash Gordon
Buster Crabbe was 28 in Flash Gordon as 'Flash Gordon'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 06 1936
Poster of Desert Gold
Desert Gold
Buster Crabbe was 28 in Desert Gold as 'Chief Moya'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 26 1936
Poster of Drift Fence
Drift Fence
Buster Crabbe was 28 in Drift Fence as ''Slinger' Dunn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 1936
Poster of Nevada
Nevada
Buster Crabbe was 27 in Nevada as 'Jim Lacey aka 'Nevada''.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 1935
Poster of Starlit Days at the Lido
Starlit Days at the Lido
Buster Crabbe was 27 in Starlit Days at the Lido as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 28 1935
Poster of Wanderer of the Wasteland
Wanderer of the Wasteland
Buster Crabbe was 27 in Wanderer of the Wasteland as 'Big Ben'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 09 1935
Poster of Hollywood Hobbies
Hollywood Hobbies
Buster Crabbe was 27 in Hollywood Hobbies as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 05 1935
Poster of Hold 'Em Yale
Hold 'Em Yale
Buster Crabbe was 27 in Hold 'Em Yale as 'Hector Wilmot'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 27 1935
Poster of The Oil Raider
The Oil Raider
Buster Crabbe was 26 in The Oil Raider as 'Dave Warren'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1934
Poster of She Had to Choose
She Had to Choose
Buster Crabbe was 26 in She Had to Choose as 'Bill Cutler'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1934
Poster of We're Rich Again
We're Rich Again
Buster Crabbe was 26 in We're Rich Again as 'Erasmus Rockwell 'Erp' Pennington (as Larry 'Buster' Crabbe)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 1934
Poster of You're Telling Me!
You're Telling Me!
Buster Crabbe was 26 in You're Telling Me! as 'Bob Murchison (as Larry 'Buster' Crabbe)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 1934
Poster of Badge of Honor
Badge of Honor
Buster Crabbe was 26 in Badge of Honor as 'Bob Gordon'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1934
Poster of Search for Beauty
Search for Beauty
Buster Crabbe was 25 in Search for Beauty as 'Don Jackson (as Larry 'Buster' Crabbe)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 1934
Poster of Hollywood on Parade No. B-5
Hollywood on Parade No. B-5
Buster Crabbe was 25 in Hollywood on Parade No. B-5 as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1933
Poster of The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi
The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi
Buster Crabbe was 25 in The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi as 'Bob North'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 25 1933
Poster of To the Last Man
To the Last Man
Buster Crabbe was 25 in To the Last Man as 'Bill Hayden'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1933
Poster of Man of the Forest
Man of the Forest
Buster Crabbe was 25 in Man of the Forest as 'Yegg'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 24 1933
Poster of Tarzan the Fearless
Tarzan the Fearless
Buster Crabbe was 25 in Tarzan the Fearless as 'Tarzan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 11 1933
Poster of King of the Jungle
King of the Jungle
Buster Crabbe was 25 in King of the Jungle as 'Kaspa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 1933
Poster of The Thundering Herd
The Thundering Herd
Buster Crabbe was 25 in The Thundering Herd as 'Bill Hatch'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1933
Poster of Hollywood on Parade No. B-7
Hollywood on Parade No. B-7
Buster Crabbe was 24 in Hollywood on Parade No. B-7 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1933
Poster of Maker of Men
Maker of Men
Buster Crabbe was 23 in Maker of Men as 'Football Player (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 03 1931
Poster of Movie-Town
Movie-Town
Buster Crabbe was 23 in Movie-Town as 'Larry Crabbe - Champion Swimmer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 04 1931
Poster of Good News
Good News
Buster Crabbe was 22 in Good News as 'Student'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1930

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Buster Crabbe was 71+ in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century as 'Brigadier Gordon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1979
Poster of B. J. and the Bear
B. J. and the Bear
Buster Crabbe was 71+ in B. J. and the Bear
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 10 1979
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Buster Crabbe was 53+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Buster Crabbe was 48+ in The Steve Allen Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of Captain Gallant of the Foreign Legion
Captain Gallant of the Foreign Legion
Buster Crabbe was 47+ in Captain Gallant of the Foreign Legion as 'Capt. Michael Gallant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 13 1955
Poster of The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse
Buster Crabbe was 40+ in The Philco Television Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1948