Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Clayton Moore (born Jack Carlton Moore, September 14, 1914 – December 28, 1999) was an American actor best known for playing the fictional western character the Lone Ranger from 1949–1951 and 1954–1957 on the television series of the same name and two related movies from the same producers. In 1949, Moore's work in the Ghost of Zorro serial drew the attention of George Trendle, co-creator and producer of a popular radio series titled The Lone Ranger. The series' running plot involved the exploits of a mysterious former Texas Ranger, the sole survivor of a six-Ranger posse ambushed by a gang of outlaws, who roamed the West with his Indian companion Tonto to battle evil and help the downtrodden. When Trendle brought the radio program to television, Moore landed the title role. With the "March of the Swiss Soldiers" finale from Rossini's William Tell overture as their theme music, Moore and co-star Jay Silverheels made history as the stars of the first Western written specifically for television. The Lone Ranger soon became the highest-rated program to that point on the fledgling ABC network and its first true hit. It earned an Emmy Award nomination in 1950.
Acted in 68
2010s
- 2013
The Lone Ranger: Who Was That Masked Man
The Lone Ranger
2000s
- 2001
Lone Ranger: Lost Episodes
Lone Ranger
1960s
- 1968
The Movie Orgy
The Lone Ranger (archive footage)
1950s
- 1958
The Western: A Lost TV Special
The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger and the Lost City of Gold
The Lone Ranger
Missile Monsters
Ashe (extra)
- 1956
- 1955
Apache Ambush
Movie
The Tilted Tenderfoot
Judd Larson
- 1954
Gunfighters of the Northwest
Bram Nevin
- 1953
Down Laredo Way
Chip Wells
The Bandits of Corsica
Ricardo
- 1952
Son of Geronimo
Jim Scott
Montana Territory
Deputy George Ives
The Hawk of Wild River
The Hawk
Buffalo Bill in Tomahawk Territory
Buffalo Bill Cody
Captive of Billy the Kid
Paul Howard
The Legend Of The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger
- 1951
Cyclone Fury
Grat Hanlon
- 1950
1940s
- 1949
Sons of New Mexico
Henchman Rufe Burns
Bandits of El Dorado
B. F. Morgan
The Cowboy and the Indians
Henchman Luke
Masked Raiders
Matt Trevett
Frontier Investigator
Scott Garnett
Ghost of Zorro
Ken Mason
Sheriff of Wichita
Raymond D'Arcy
- 1948
The Far Frontier
Tom Sharper
Adventures of Frank and Jesse James
Jesse James, aka John Howard
Marshal of Amarillo
Art Crandall
G-Men Never Forget
Agent Ted O'Hara
- 1947
Along the Oregon Trail
Gregg Thurston
- 1946
The Crimson Ghost
Louis Ashe
- 1942
Outlaws of Pine Ridge
Lane Hollister
Perils of Nyoka
Dr. Larry Grayson
- 1941
Tuxedo Junction
Bill Bennett
International Lady
Sewell
- 1940
1930s
- 1939
Zorro's Fighting Legion
Fernando
Tell No Tales
Wilson
Radio Hams
Ship Radio Operator
Broadway Serenade
Cameraman (uncredited)
Sergeant Madden
Intern
Four Girls in White
Intern
Burn 'Em Up O'Connor
Hospital Interne (as Jack Carlton)
- 1938
Spring Madness
Dartmouth College Student
Secrets of an Actress
Theater Usher (uncredited)
Cowboy from Brooklyn
Rodeo Timekeeper
When Were You Born
Assistant District Attorney
Crime School
Reporter
Go Chase Yourself
Reporter (uncredited)
Appearances6
1990s
- 1993
Cliffhangers: Adventures from the Thrill Factory
Himself
1970s
- 1979
When the West Was Fun: A Western Reunion
Self
- 1976
It's Showtime
Self (archive footage)
1950s
- 1955
The Lone Ranger Story
Self - The Lone Ranger
- 1950
1940s
- 1948
