John Dusty King
🎬 Movies featuring John Dusty King:
📘 Biography
John ‘Dusty’ King was an American actor and singer best known for his roles in Westerns during the 1930s and 1940s. Originally a radio announcer and vocalist, he transitioned into acting thanks to his strong voice and leading-man looks.
King is most remembered for his role as one of the trio in the “Range Busters” Western series, where he appeared alongside Ray “Crash” Corrigan and Max Terhune. His character, often named “Dusty,” became his screen identity and a fan favorite among B-Western audiences.
After his acting career slowed in the late 1940s, King returned to radio and eventually left show business, operating a business in California. He remains a cult figure for fans of classic Western serials.
📽️ Full Filmography
Selected films featuring John ‘Dusty’ King include:
- The Range Busters (1940) – The first entry in the popular series featuring King as “Dusty.”
- West of Pinto Basin (1940) – A Range Busters installment full of action and outlaws.
- Tonto Basin Outlaws (1941) – A well-regarded serial from the series.
- Trail of the Silver Spurs (1941) – Another outing with his iconic trio of Western heroes.
- Riders of the Deadline (1943) – A solo performance in this later-era Western.
Note: For a full list of appearances, visit John ‘Dusty’ King’s IMDb filmography.