Steve Raines (June 17, 1916 – January 4, 1996) was an American television and film actor. He appeared in many TV Western series.
Early years Born in 1916 in Grants Pass, Oregon, Raines was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Savage of San Antonio, Texas. The Savages operated a riding stable located across from the orphanage where Raines resided. He frequently visited the stable and was eventually adopted by the Savages.
Career In 1947 Raines began acting and being a stuntman in films. His first film was Along the Oregon Trail (1947). His work included being a double for Alan Ladd in Shane (1953).
Raines appeared in many television series and several films, including Naked Gun (1956), Street of Darkness (1958), and Macho Callahan (1970).
He and Savage performed in some "B" movies with Henry Garcia a local actor. After a while, he decided he would go to California to be in the movies and the rest is below.
Raines participated in bulldogging and bronco riding in rodeos in the United States and South America. He also worked as a stuntman in Hollywood and as a guide for hunters. He was in the US military during World War II.
Raines played Jim Quince in the CBS western series, Rawhide (1959–1965). Raines was featured in the episode, Judgement at Hondo Seco. From the 1950s to the 1970s, he guest-starred in The Adventures of Kit Carson, Brave Eagle, Maverick, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Laredo, and The High Chaparral.
His last appearance was in a 1974 episode of CBS's Gunsmoke, starring James Arness.
Death Raines died in Grants Pass, Oregon, of a stroke on January 4, 1996, aged 79.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes1947 Along the Oregon Trail Henchman Steve Uncredited1947 Colorado Skies Henchman Pony 1948 Oklahoma Badlands Henchman Uncredited1948 Sundown in Santa Fe Henchman Uncredited1948 Frontier Revenge 1st Dawson Brother Uncredited1949 Sheriff of Wichita Will - Henchman 1949 Son of a Bad Man Henchman Larson 1951 Border Fence Steve Patterson 1953 Shane Ryker Man Uncredited1954 Drums Across the River Uncredited1954 Broken Lance Cowboy Uncredited1955 Count Three and Pray Jake Miller Uncredited1956 Reprisal! Minor Role Uncredited1956 Naked Gun Stevens 1958 Cattle Empire Paul Corbo Uncredited1958 Street of Darkness Flakey 1958 Frontier Gun Vince Uncredited1967 Mosby's Marauders Sgt. Maddux 1970 Macho Callahan Bartender Television Year Title Role Notes1955 The Gene Autry Show Henchman Pete Crowder 1 episode1952-1956 The Roy Rogers Show Henchman Sam Thatcher / Dan Price / Henchman Slim 6 episodes1959-1965 Rawhide Jim Quince 215 episodes1966 Laredo Frank / Stage Driver 2 episodes1966 Daniel Boone Horseman 1 episode1967 Disneyland Sgt. Maddux 1 episode1966-1968 Bonanza Deputy Sheriff / Darrel Brightman 2 episodes1969 The Wild Wild West Ben 1 episode1966-1971 The Virginian Carlson / Charley Kroeger / Morgan Oliver / Winky 4 episodes1959-1974 Gunsmoke Driver / Pete / Ed Reilly / 1st Cowboy / Steve 14 episodes, (final appearance)
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