Rufe Davis

Rufe Davis was an accomplished actor who led an impressive career, primarily on the big screen. Davis kickstarted his acting career in various films such as the Bob Burns musical "Mountain Music" (1937), the comedy "Doctor Rhythm" (1938) with Bing Crosby and the musical "The Big Broadcast of 1938" (1938) with W C Fields. He also appeared in the Bob Hope comedy adaptation "Some Like It Hot" (1939) and "The Trail Blazers" (1940). He continued to act in productions like "Pals of the Pecos" (1941), "Prairie Pioneers" (1941) with Robert Livingston and "Code of the Outlaw" (1942) with Bob Steele. He also appeared in the Bob Steele western "Raiders of the Range" (1942) and the western "Westward, Ho!" (1942) with Bob Steele. Toward the end of his career, he tackled roles in "Jamboree" (1944) and "The Strawberry Roan" (1948). Davis last acted in the Andy Griffith dramatic comedy "Angel in My Pocket" (1968). Davis passed away in December 1974 at the age of 66.