Max Terhune
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📘 Biography
Max Terhune was an American actor, ventriloquist, and magician best known for his roles in classic B-Westerns during the 1930s and 1940s. He often portrayed comic sidekick characters, bringing charm, humor, and ventriloquism to his roles — frequently accompanied by his wooden dummy, Elmer.
Terhune gained popularity as one of the original members of The Three Mesquiteers series, starring alongside Ray Corrigan and Bob Livingston. He later appeared in the Range Busters series from Monogram Pictures, further cementing his legacy in cowboy cinema.
Known for his gentle demeanor and comedic timing, Max Terhune stood out for adding unique personality to the sidekick role — and for blending ventriloquism into his performances, a rarity in the genre. His offbeat charm made him a fan favorite among Western audiences of the era.
📽️ Full Filmography
Max Terhune appeared in over 70 films, primarily Westerns. Highlights include:
- The Three Mesquiteers (1936–1939) – Played Lullaby Joslin, the ventriloquist cowboy.
- The Range Busters series (1940–1943) – Starred in more than 20 entries of the Monogram Pictures cowboy trio franchise.
- Trail Blazers (1943–1944) – Continued his comic sidekick role in another Western team-up series.
- Riders of the Rio Grande (1943) – A final entry in the Three Mesquiteers saga featuring Terhune.
- Outlaws of the Plains (1946) – One of his later appearances in cowboy cinema.
Note: For a complete list of appearances, visit Max Terhune’s IMDb filmography.