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Sheb Wooley
Biography
Shelby Fredrick "Sheb" Wooley (April 10, 1921 – September 16, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He recorded a series of novelty songs including the 1958 hit rock and roll comedy single "The Purple People Eater"[1] and under the name Ben Colder the country hit "Almost Persuaded No. 2". As an actor, he portrayed Cletus Summers, the principal of Hickory High School and assistant coach in the 1986 film Hoosiers; Ben Miller, brother of Frank Miller in the film High Noon; Travis Cobb in The Outlaw Josey Wales, and scout Pete Nolan in the television series Rawhide.
Known For
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
as Screaming Soldiers (archive sound) (uncredited)
The Outlaw Josey Wales
as Travis Cobb
High Noon
as Ben Miller
Hoosiers
as Cletus
Silverado
as Cavalry Sergeant
The War Wagon
as Snyder
Giant
as Gabe Target
Johnny Guitar
as Posseman (uncredited)
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
as Undetermined Role (uncredited)
The Big Brawl
as Screaming Thug
