Sunset Carson
Sunset Carson (actually Winifred Maurice Harrison * 12. November 1920 in Gracemont , Oklahoma ; † 1. May 1990 in Reno , Nevada ) was an American Western - actor .
Carson moved to Plainview, Texas , with his family when he was about eight years old . He took part in regional rodeo competitions and claimed to have been inspired by Tom Mix to start an acting career. He started this first in small roles and under the name Michael Harrison . In 1944 he received a contract with Republic Pictures , whose boss Herbert Yates also invented the stage name for him. In a small series of four films, he was placed alongside comedian Smiley Burnette as the Straight Man in B-Westerns .
Carson moved to Columbia Pictures and has now starred in the six short westerns that were produced for him. In 1946 he stayed in business. Then he was not seen again until two years later; with the independent Astor Pictures he took his western series again. However, these five films also became his swan song; it was not until the 1970s that he began to be engaged as a guest in some films. However, two of these films were never even released. He had been out and about with a small show program since 1950 and presented art shots on stage. In 1980 he presented a western series for a local television station.
Carson was married five times.
Remarks
- ↑ the date of birth is controversial; Carson himself made contradicting statements
Web links and sources
- Sunset Carson in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Details about his films
- Sunset Carson on Hillbilly-Music.com (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Carson, sunset |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Winifred Maurice Harrison; Harrison, Michael |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American western actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 12, 1920 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Gracemont , Oklahoma |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 1, 1990 |
| Place of death | Reno , Nevada |