Paul Fix
Paul Fix was born on March 13, 1901, in Dobbs Ferry, New York, and passed away on October 14, 1983, in Los Angeles, California. He was a prominent American actor who made a significant mark in both film and television, particularly within the western genre. Over an impressive 56-year career, which spanned from 1925 to 1981, Fix appeared in over a hundred films and numerous television series. His most memorable role came in the 1950s when he portrayed Marshal Micah Torrance opposite Chuck Connors in the popular series The Rifleman.
Fix's legacy is not just limited to his screen performances; he is also remembered for his influence on fellow actors. Notably, he is said to have taught John Wayne, a close friend, the iconic "rolling walk" that became Wayne's signature style as he launched his career in Hollywood.
Upon his passing in 1983 due to kidney failure, Fix left behind a loving family, including his daughter Marilyn Carey, son-in-law Harry "Dobe" Carey, three grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. With his extensive body of work and contributions to the film industry, Paul Fix remains a cherished figure in American entertainment history.
Filmography
The Eagle's Brood
Souls at Sea
Back to Bataan
The Ballad of Josie
The Undefeated
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
Shoot Out
Straight from the Shoulder
The Bad Seed
The Prisoner of Shark Island
Grayeagle
Toward the Unknown
Incident at Phantom Hill
Wake of the Red Witch
In Old Oklahoma
Flame of Barbary Coast
The Sons of Katie Elder
The Sea Chase
The Fighting Kentuckian
Tall in the Saddle
Young Billy Young
Night of the Lepus
The Ghost Breakers
After the Thin Man
The Last Mile
Lafayette Escadrille
Black Friday
Man in the Shadow
Fair Wind to Java
Denver and Rio Grande
Pittsburgh
Mannequin
Star in the Dust
Dakota