Jack Starrett

Director

Born: November 2, 1936
Died: March 27, 1989 (age 52)
From: Refugio, Texas, USA

Jack Starrett (November 2, 1936 – March 27, 1989) was an American actor and film director. He is credited as Claude Ennis Starrett, Jr. in some of his films. Starrett is perhaps best known for his role as Gabby Johnson, a parody of Gabby Hayes, in the 1974 classic parody film Blazing Saddles and is also known for his role as the brutal deputy Galt in the 1982 action film First Blood. He also…

Filmography (39)

Grizzly II: Revenge (2020)
Papas
Nightwish (1989)
Professor
Family Reunion (1989)
Charlie
Brothers in Arms (1988)
Father
Death Chase (1988)
Lt. MacGrew
Hollywood Heartbreak (1988)
Lou Budowski
The River (1984)
Swick
First Blood (1982)
Deputy Sgt. Arthur Galt
Kiss My Grits (1982)
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Treachery and Greed on the Planet of the Apes (1980)
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The Rose (1979)
Dee
The Survival of Dana (1979)
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Mr. Horn (1979)
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Big Bob Johnson and His Fantastic Speed Circus (1978)
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Thaddeus Rose and Eddie (1978)
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Final Chapter: Walking Tall (1977)
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Nowhere to Hide (1977)
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Roger & Harry: The Mitera Target (1977)
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Hollywood Man (1976)
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A Small Town in Texas (1976)
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Race with the Devil (1975)
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The Dion Brothers (1974)
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Blazing Saddles (1974)
Gabby Johnson
Cleopatra Jones (1973)
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Kid Blue (1973)
Tough Guy (as Claude Ennis Starrett Jr.)
Slaughter (1972)
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The Strange Vengeance of Rosalie (1972)
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Night Chase (1970)
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The Girls from Thunder Strip (1970)
Sheriff
Cry Blood Apache (1970)
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