Terry Wilson
Terry W. Wilson (September 3, 1923 – March 30, 1999) was an American actor most noted for his role as "Bill Hawks", the assistant trail master, in all 267 episodes of the NBC and ABC western television series, Wagon Train, which aired from 1957 to 1965. Wilson appeared in more than thirty-five films and television programs between 1948 and 1981. Many of his early roles were uncredited. On July 2, 1953, he was cast as a stagecoach guard in episode 121, "Woman from Omaha", of The Lone Ranger. In 1956, he had another uncredited role as a robber in the ABC/Warner Brothers western series, Cheyenne, the first television western in an hour-long format, starring Clint Walker. Wilson was with Wagon Train for the entire run and worked with all the other stars on the program, including Ward Bond, Robert Horton, John McIntire, Robert Fuller, Frank McGrath, Denny Miller, and Michael Burns. Terry enlisted and served in the Marine Corps from 1943 to 1946. CLR Wilson died at age 75 on March 30, 1999. He was survived by his wife Mary Ann Wilson and three children.
Filmography (35 titles)
MovieWhen the West Was Fun: A Western Reunion
Self · 1979
10.0MovieCharge of the Model T's
Stonewall Adams · 1977
6.4MovieEscape to Witch Mountain
Biff Jenkins · 1975
4.8MovieThe Daughters of Joshua Cabe Return
Sergeant Maxwell · 1975
8.0MovieHitchhike!
Gas Station Owner · 1974
6.8MovieWestworld
Sheriff · 1973
7.0ShowBarnaby Jones
Judge Lennon · 1973
6.7MovieRage
Kaufman Trucking Co. driver · 1972
8.4ShowBanacek
Chuck Smith · 1972
5.5MovieFair Play
Utah Brazos · 1972
6.6MovieSupport Your Local Gunfighter
Thug · 1971
4.7MovieDirty Dingus Magee
Sergeant · 1970
6.3MovieThis Savage Land
Nate · 1969
6.2MovieThe Shakiest Gun in the West
Welsh · 1968
6.9ShowHondo
1967
6.8MovieThe War Wagon
Sheriff Strike · 1967
6.7MovieWinchester '73
Shooting Contestant (uncredited) · 1967
6.9ShowTarzan
1966
5.6MovieThe Plainsman
Sgt. Womack · 1966
6.5ShowThe Virginian
Turner · 1962
6.6ShowWagon Train
Bill Hawks · 1957
6.3MovieThe Wings of Eagles
Naval Officer (uncredited) · 1957
5.4MoviePillars of the Sky
Capt. Fanning · 1956
7.7MovieThe Searchers
Texas Ranger (uncredited) · 1956
6.2MovieThe Last Frontier
Sentry (uncredited) · 1955
6.1ShowCheyenne
1st Robber (uncredited) · 1955
6.7ShowGunsmoke
Liveryman · 1955
7.0MovieIt's Always Fair Weather
Charlie's Henchman (uncredited) · 1955
7.1MovieSeven Brides for Seven Brothers
Town Suitor (uncredited) · 1954
6.3MovieSailor Beware
Shore Patrol (uncredited) · 1952