Claude Akins
Born: May 25, 1926, Nelson, Georgia
Died: January 27, 1994 (age 67), Altadena,
California
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Marion Akins was an American actor. He was born in
Nelson, Georgia and grew up in Bedford, Indiana. He was
a 1949 graduate of Northwestern University , where he
studied theatre and became a member of Lambda Chi Alpha
Fraternity.
What do you know about Claude Akins. Try this Western
Stars Quick Quiz.
1. In 1953, what movie did he make his first
appearance; however, not credited?
- From Here to Eternity
- Range War
- The Devils Brigade
2. In Rio Bravo with John Wayne, what
character did he play?
- Amos Moses
- Joe Berdett
- Clay Morgan
3. He played Naval Lt. Commander Farber in Don't
Give Up The Ship. Who did the movie star?
- Jerry Lewis
- Max Magee
- Rick Nelson
4. In 1960, what movie did he play Ben Lane?
- Comanche Station
- Arizona
- Dodge City
5. Return of the Seven (1966), who does Akins
play?
6. A Man Called Sledge is a 1970 spaghetti
western starring James Garner in an extremely offbeat
role as a grimly evil thief, and featuring Dennis
Weaver, Claude Akins, and Wayde Preston. The film was
written by Vic Morrow and Frank Kowalski, and was
directed by Vic Morrow. Who did Akins play?
- Erwin Ward
- Hooker
- Sheriff Ripley
7. In Incident at Victoria Falls, who does
Akins play?
- Abraham Lincoln
- Ulysses S. Grant
- Theodore Roosevelt
8. from 1974 to 1976, Akins plays trucker Sonny
Pruett. What is the NBC series?
- Movin' On
- Truckin'
- Cannonball
9. What was the cause of Akins' death?
- Cancer
- Heart disease
- Swimming accident
10. Where is Claude Akins buried?
- Woodlawn Memorial Park, Nashville, Tennessee
- Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Glendale,
California
- Cremated, ashes given to family or friend
Claude Akins Answers
- From Here to Eternity
- Joe Berdett
- Jerry Lewis
- Comanche Station
- Frank
- Hooker
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Movin' On
- Cancer
- Cremated, ashes given to family or friend
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