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Old Mose from THE SEARCHERS was my roommate! Why did DEADWOOD’s Jim Beaver bunk with Hank Worden?

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How did actor, author, and film buff Jim Beaver end up spending several years in the home of veteran actor from the John Ford/John Wayne stock company Hank Worden? Find out in this fascinating conversation with Beaver and Rob Word as they discuss Beaver’s love of George Reeves, John Wayne, Groucho, and how Beaver’s cult character on DEADWOOD, “Whitney Ellsworth,” ended up with the same name as the producer of the classic series THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN.
Jim’s western credits include GERONIMO: AN AMERICAN LEGEND, BAD GIRLS, DESPERADO, WARDEN OF RED ROCK, EL DIABLO, THE LEGEND OF HELL’S GATE, GUNFIGHT AT SILVER CREEK, two GUNSMOKE movies with James Arness, and TV series PARADISE, THE YOUNG RIDERS and THE RANCH.
Film buff extraordinaire Jim has written scripts for TOUR OF DUTY, ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS (1985), essays for FILMS IN REVIEW and a biography of John Garfield.
This conversation also delves into the unusual character crossover of Beaver’s demon hunter “Bobby Singer” on the long running hit, SUPERNATURAL and the new series THE BOYS.
Recorded on location at The Autry Museum, July 19, 2022.
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@ronkemperful Год назад

This actor was one of my favorite character actors. An accomplished rodeo performer, and in the movies, a humble soul whose rich performance gave humor, depth, color and meaning - to any story. In the Searchers, the character of Moses injected a much needed dose of humanity, counterbalancing Ethan’s hateful rage. In the turbulent times we live in, we all need a little Moses in ourselves. Thanks for sharing.

@Paladin1873 Год назад

Hank Worden stole every scene he had in "The Searchers".

@JMVideos7676 Год назад

Hard to think of a greater western than "The Searchers". Thanks for this great interview and insight into one of the great character actors.

@thepayne7862 Год назад

That is such a freaking cool story, and thank to Jim Beaver for his service.

@larry3064 Год назад

His performances in Deadwood was outstanding.👏

@joemotes Год назад

Semper-Fi to Jim Beaver, good interview.

@patriciamiddleton635 Год назад

I and my family know Hank with a special place in our hearts, Hank was a former Iowan as well as Wayne we Love them both!! We speak of like a family member!!

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

Thanks, Patricia. Hope you share this with other Iowans.

@jimm.2118 Год назад

Can you imagine writing a movie star and they become your friend? Even come visit you while your at a military base.. that is so wild to think about.. And then invite you to stay at his house. Pretty cool to know that Hank Worden became his friend and even be like his grandfather.. Loved the interview

@AlanRoehrich9651 Год назад

Hank Worden was an awesome actor in every single role I saw him play.

@wesmcgee1648 Год назад

Mr. Beaver is a fascinating guy. Bravo Rob! Great interview.

@Lee-qp6gf Год назад

Hank is such a versatile actor and good in whatever he does. Whenever I saw "Moses" in a film I knew I would like it. Didn't know how great of a guy he was. Who would do what he did for Hank besides him. Hank, thanks for your service to our country. Cheers to all, Lee

@cbamr Год назад

Ha! What a funny fella. I'd love to read his George Reeves book when its ready and help him promote it.

@cahg3871 Год назад

My favourite actors are the ones you don’t necessarily know their names but you know their face and voice,guys likes Strother Martin,Slim Pickens,Harry Carey Jr. and Hank Worden.And for the last several years Jim Beaver has made my list.They added so much colour to a movie,they usually stole every scene they were in.Thanks for the memories.

@paulkitt2376 Год назад

Great hearing about hank worden and the relationship between him and Jim beavers sending a letter and getting a reply and then going to live with him there s a movie in that.

@docsmithdc Год назад

I remember Hank Worden in "The Big Sky"..."Poordevil" .

@robatsea2009 Год назад

Another splendid interview. Jim's biographies of film personalities - and his writing in general - are as entertaining as his work in front of the camera, and judging by the photos of his days in the Marines he hasn't really aged all that much. A great talent, and a great storyteller.

@LilHoss Год назад

A movie about the friendship of these two men, Worden and Beaver, would be a good one!!!!

@billjenkins687 Год назад

Back in the 80's I was a technician at Westec Security and was sent to do a service call at Hank's house in Brentwood. He was very calm and nice. He told me how he had worked with John Wayne in movies. Fabulous man.

@dianegraham6458 Год назад

Wonderful conversation😁

@Slick2462 Год назад

Rob, this is another home run for you. You always get the greatest guests, and bring out the best in them! Thank You!

@elizabethbeckman1947 Год назад

So nice to meet Jim and thank you for sharing! At home at the Autry Museum..

@bruceprice8882 Год назад

That's exactly how I learned Hank's name, I always watched for repeating names and faces, I found all the great character actors that way.

@eddean6663 Год назад

Another excellent show Rob.

@alfandeddie Год назад

I was always curious about Jim’s friendship with Hank Worden. Thanks Rob!

@jimmyjames2022 Год назад

I am a big fan of Mr. Beaver playing roles, it's great to hear his life experiences. Then off to watch The Searchers again, it's been far too long.

@joansmith5870 Год назад

A super fan becomes a good friend with this kind and gentle actor. Sounds like a beautiful story. Interesting and unusual interview.

@williamlaws2353 Год назад

Love Jim Beaver Great actor So many wonderful characters

@trotterhorsewatsonjr.6668 Год назад

I like how much Mr. Worden loved, his rocking chair in the movie "the Searcher!"

@ranchokitty1 2 месяца назад

by a fire...

@akulinamackenzie4492 Год назад

great ❤️

@frankdodgee Год назад

Imagine all we would never know if Rob Word didn’t have WOW. Immensely enjoy these interviews. Thanks a million times Rob.

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

You bet, June. Glad we are able to do them.

@ss67camaronut Год назад

I second that!!!. Big big thanks.!

@Buzz1151 Год назад

hey Rob..very good interview with Jim....when I was a kid watching "The Searchers" on TV , old Mose was my favorite character in that film....after that, I was always on the lookout for Hank Worden in other films too, just like Jim Beaver! I have an audio clip of him saying" thank you kindly", and have used that clip a few times on my RU-vid channel fixing old radios🍺🍺

@danielcombs3048 Год назад

I feel like a horsefly 🐴 🪰on the Barn door someone left open. With your insider's interviews with all these great actors and actresses. With thier behind the scenes stories. Gives a better perspective to the movies in total. 🎥 🍿 Thanks for the ride 🐎🤠🏜️ .

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

Wow, thank you, Dan.

@jerryburgess9524 Год назад

My favorite movie. I miss all those great actors and actresses.

@coleparker Год назад

A great character actor. One of my favorites along with Arthur Hunnicutt , both of whom were in the Movie the Big Sky with Kirk Douglas

@sc2824 Год назад

Another great interview, thanks.

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

Our pleasure, SC. Thanks

@CoondawgPD Год назад

The Searchers was indeed the greatest movie ever made. Well, Mr. Worden was a fabulous actor playing fabulous characters. “Made out I was crazy. Heh, heh, heh. You don't think I'm crazy, do you, ma'am?...I ate dirt, chewed grass. I fooled 'em." What a Movie!

@carolynpillsbury2735 Год назад

Great interview with the Guy that lived with Hank Worden. He was one of my favorites!!!

@practicalplinking6133 Год назад

I watched "The Searchers" again last night and this shows up !!

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

Perfect timing, pp.

@timothyplonk2982 Год назад

An awesome interview. Excellent 👍

@wildbillharding Год назад

Fuller details of Hank's opinions on Ford would have made the interview even better.

@travismcgee7488 Год назад

Thank you for this great interview and thanks to Mr. Beaver for all of the great shows and his military service.

@kellycoleman715 Год назад

How could you not love Hank ‘Mose’ Worden? His unmistakable character (same in every Western) seasoned every film he was in. I think Jim Beaver went to high school in Irving, Texas near Dallas. I wonder if he attended Irving High. My grandmother taught American history there for many years and was still teaching at that time. One of her students who she mentioned often was Gary Necessary, who was a stage manager and producer of many award-winning TV shows and specials from the late 1960’s through the 80’s. My grandmother was Vesta Coleman, a remarkable woman who had experiences with many characters from 20th Century American history.

@ss67camaronut Год назад

Jim Beaver is AWESOME!!! Live EVERYTHING Jim is in. Would love to see him lead in a new western. He is such a talent who is so believable as every character he does. Nails it perfectly every time. Supernatural, ♥️ deadwood♥️ the boyz ♥️.... Jim is soooo much more than a character actor. Deserves lead roles. Great interview. Thank both of you. Big fan;-)

@tablature6121 Год назад

A really big reason for my loving Rob and AWOW -- introducing me to people heretofore never entering my realm of awareness. Jim Beavers is such a delightful and clever guest, Rob, many thanks for this. A fellow former Marine, too -- icing on the cake. Semper Fi, Jim Beavers, and thank you for your service. I always tell every 'Nam vet I meet they are truly heroes of mine -- because they went, I didn't have to. May God bless always.

@rogeramos5810 Год назад

Rob, thank you, I really injoy these longer interviews.

@grahamhill6340 Год назад

HANK WORDEN what a guy! He looked old even when he was young... an ageless scene stealing character actor who appeared in and added to so many eclectic movies, let alone scores of iconic westerns! Talking of iconic, Hank appeared in 17 John Wayne movies... But for Rob's guest JIM BEAVER knowing so much about Hank from their long and close relationship, what a treat for everyone today. Mr. Beaver's personal telling of his story acting on Netflix's LONGMIRE was very heartfelt... but for those young casting people who totally rely on the IMDB for checking out bit-part actors for their shows, if they only knew how many IMDB biographies he has written they would be surprised indeed!

@hiramnoone Год назад

I personally found Jim to be just as gracious as Hank. I e-mailed him once having been a follower of his biographical sketches on IMDB regarding his book in progress on the life and death of George Reeves, which busy as he must have been he responded to within hours. And then again when I posited an observation regarding theories surrounding the mystery of Reeves's death, which he cordially debunked, pointing out that I'd confused as a witness author Richard Condon with his brother. Which was a little embarrassing for me. I ended it there, short of asking for his address and whether he had a spare room for me to move into. Nice guy, and always a fun interview.

@henrygonzalez8793 Год назад

I wonder if even Jim knows how many star bios he has posted on IMDB. I know it’s a lot !!

@hiramnoone Год назад

@@henrygonzalez8793 Yeah, he should consider doing a Tom Weaver style book on some of these people. With maybe a western themed collection of bios and interviews while a lot of these folks are still alive.

@trotterhorsewatsonjr.6668 Год назад

Thank You for this interview....awesome!!

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@thedoxinator3934 Год назад

Rob, another enjoyable interview , once again you NAILED IT 👍

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

Thanks, DOX

@richb313 Год назад

Well you stumped the expert but we learned so much during the interview and really glad attention was brought to Hank Worden who I continuously picture in a rocking chair and always brings a smile to my face. Thanks Rob.

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

I'm smilin' now, rich. Thanks.

@arlineabdalian8974 Год назад

Another fascinating interview. Many thanks, Rob and Jim, and Team AWOW. We must collect as many oral histories as possible to document and understand the history of the Western genre as well as the industry as a whole. Many thanks again!

@trotterhorsewatsonjr.6668 Год назад

I loved Longmire!!!

@sandrasanders706 Год назад

Never got to finnish the series.

@beevee4445 Год назад

Once again, excellent... Justified and Longmire two of my current favorites.. Always enjoyed movies with Hank Worden (many with John Wayne), but never knew his name. Thank you for bringing him to us in this interview!

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@kenhurley4441 Год назад

One of your best interviews Rob. Mr. Beaver didn't let much of anything stop him from his success!

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

Yep, Jim's having a very interesting journey. Thanks, Ken.

@joelcopeland3018 Год назад

Jim Beaver is great. I don't mean any offense with this statement, but he would be a great partner or sidekick for a lawman in a future show or movie.

@ralphbevins3763 Год назад

Another great interview! Rob, your hosting/interviewing skills, knowledge and humor never cease to amaze me. Can't wait for Jim Beaver's George Reeves book. Hopefully I'll live long enough for him to finish it!

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

Thanks, Ralph. I'm pretty amazed, too!

@texasjetman Год назад

Absolutely awesome character actor for sure, one of the best in his era, Thank you so much for your efforts in bringing this to life.

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

You bet, Brian. Thanks.

@lescook9021 Год назад

Not sure I've seen much of Jim Beaver's work. But I looked him up and based on what I read and this interview, I need to look further into his writings and his other work. Always enjoyed watching Hank Worden in every film I saw him in.

@philwebb3 Год назад

WOW - Enjoyed this so much. Thanks Rob

@georgeearls3338 Год назад

Mr. Hank Worden was in many great movies, including one of my all time favorites The Big Sky, along with another favorite actor of mine. Arthur Hunnicutt . Both great actors.

@suev3339 Год назад

What a spectacular interview. Thanks to Jim for his service. Know the feeling of writing a letter and becoming a friend. I correspond w/a 90 year (young) radio program founder for over 40 years now. All I did was write and thank him for his wonderful program I enjoy every Sunday afternoon. It’s a delight of my life. The variety of talents Jim Beaver has is exceptional, especially his research for the book on Reeves. It’ll be a treatise. Thanks again Rob for your specialty in interviews.

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

Thank you, Sue. I, too, am looking forward to Jim's book.

@ginnywalker184 Год назад

I absolutely love these interviews with the actors who have such great knowledge of the history of westerns. They are so enjoyable and so very interesting. Thank you for sharing with us.

@garymckee63 Год назад

Outstanding 👍 interview and thanks for the new content.

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it, Gary

@LIE11Bldg7 Год назад

I'M A HUMBLED MAN.. Videos like this can be as simple as a CURE to the little things in life

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

Your humble servant. Glad you’re enjoying our shows. Thanks.

@OdeeOz Год назад

Heyyyy I remember that fight scene Jim mentioned from Longmire, and the other shows he was in. Rob, you are 100% on the ball, with these great guests, and the tales they have to share with us all. 👍👍& another 10⭐🤠

@dk60ish Год назад

Wonderful!

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

Many thanks!

@KyleCowden Год назад

@A Word on Westerns, two things I enjoy is history and Westerns. Your content is a great marriage of where the two meet. Sadly, like that of our Greatest Generation, our Westerns' history is disappearing too. It can't be overstated what it means to see these records that you've preserved. These stories are endearing, humorous and often poignant. Thank you.

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

Thanks, Kyle. Hope you're still enjoying them. We just shot several new interviews last week at The Autry.

@mjemigh3304 Год назад

Another great one, Rob! I ran into Hank sometime in the '80s and really enjoyed our talk. I recall that it was more about life than about films, and I got the impression that he preferred that to answering the same old questions that fans ask. He later sent me a photo from an unfortunate Laurel & Hardy film called, "The Bullfighters," which he had signed in very shaky handwriting. I'm sure it's around here somewhere. I only recently saw a Tex Ritter film he did which proved that he hadn't ALWAYS been Ol' Mose. He sure seemed like Mose that time that we were stuck with each other for an hour or so (airport, maybe? I really can't remember).

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

Check out our print of THE QUIET GUN, MJ. Hank Worden has one of his largest roles. He's very good in it, too, intimidated by Lee Van Cleef. Here's the link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-K_x2lvL6rJ4.html

@mjemigh3304 Год назад

@@AWordonWesterns Yup, I remember seeing that one and really enjoying it. Anyone who missed it needs to hit that link!

@dongarrigus2765 Год назад

A "Classic", thanks Rob!

@AntillesP Год назад

Great stories, thanks for sharing.......

@mistergrandpasbakery9941 Год назад

I now have a new favorite AWoW video! This is western gold!! 🇺🇸

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

Ha! Thanks. Hearing that is like icing on the cake!

@TimothyJonSarris Год назад

Am enjoying this so much! Thank you Mr. Word and a happy Sunday to you and yours.

@skatepark1ful Год назад

HOWDY!!!!!!!!, Rob. From Janice and Vince B. Another fantastic vid and you both were so entertaining and informative!!! Thanks again!!!!!!!! Cheers to all who read, write in, and enjoy these vidz

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

Thanks, Janice and Vince. Enjoy the shows and the holidays

@proudpatriot8946 Год назад

Great interview....thank you

@sandrasanders706 Год назад

Loved the series Tour of Duty..very underrated show.

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

Yes it was!

@buckjones6334 Год назад

Ironic that Jim Beaver should be discussing Hank Worden as an actor he admired but didn’t know his name. For me he is a exactly that performer. I’ve seen and enjoyed him for years but until today didn’t know his name. Thank you Rob for putting a name tag on so many performers, writers, producers and directors! I believe that Robert Horner is the writer who I’ve followed in my quest to learn as much as I can about who’s alias I favor!! BUCK JONES! I’m going to do some more research on Robert Horner! Thanks again!

@mjemigh3304 Год назад

Uh-boy.....Horner was some piece of work. Just TRY to get through one of his movies. At one point, "Variety" ran a story about him with the headline, "The $1000 Western." He could do those films because he was the writer, producer, editor, director, and probably other titles. I guess the only thing he didn't do was make himself the star. His legs were cut off in some kind of train mishap as a kid, so he was probably too short to face the bad guy in the street showdown.

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

Here's our episode about Robert J. Horner. Watch & Learn! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-a1UzQ6HkCs0.html

@marshastrickland9279 Год назад

Love love love this…thank you

@djdiscoworm Год назад

Merry Christmas Rob !!!!

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

Thanks, disco. You, too.

@rogertemple7193 Год назад

In the classic movies and TV shows I always watch and learn about the supporting minor actors and actresses who were in many things but never became big names and before the internet and IMDB I was unable to find out anything about actors and actresses like this but now with internet and IMDB I can do just that and Hank Worden is one of many of those performers I look up periodically to see what they have been on pertaining to films and TV shows as far as the big name actors go you find Film Encyclopedias of them but the lesser known performers don't get as lucky most recently it has been John Milford a veteran heavy in many films and television shows and usually in westerns and other performers like this.

@Dick_Shinn Год назад

Interesting that Jim Beaver has a connection with two people with Iowa roots. Worden was born in Rolfe, Iowa, and George Reeves lived in Woolstock, Iowa, two towns divided by one county, and basically 40 miles apart. Worden was a Stanford-educated engineer who didn't pass the flight physical to become a pilot during WWII! even though he would have been in his late 30's at that time!

@barbararustici574 Год назад

La grandezza di questi attori detti " minori " è tale da far si che un grande film diventi un capolavoro della cinematografia mondiale. 😍👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

@alvaropelayo8084 Год назад

I have always loved The Duke's costars: Ward Bond, Paul Fix, Hank Worden, Andy Devine, Harry Carey jr, Chuck Hayward, James Arness, Yakima Canutt, Ben Johnson, Bruce Cabot, Harry Woods, Frank McGrath, Earl Dwire, Lafe McKee, Guinn Williams...

@jimross7648 Год назад

I really enjoy when you have a conversation with someone like Jim Beaver. A fellow who is knowledgeable about films and performers. I'm sure I've seen at least 200 of those 300 credits of his. His talent made me remember his face, long before I knew his name. Never knew he lived with Hank Warden who was also a singularly unique film presence. I knew that Beaver was also a writer, but I haven't read much of his work. This conversation reminded me of being in basement with a drink or a coffee shop listening to two movie people just discussing life, film and TV. I just get to listen and learn things that you can't just discover, because no one else realized the importance of these varied topics until you filmed this episode.

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

Thanks, Jim. I'm glad you enjoyed our "basement" memories.

@Dstrbrdgrnd 4 месяца назад

He was in a bunch of the Duke’s movies, great actor!

@allencoles7661 Год назад

Great show. Thank you !

@desertfox3860 Год назад

Really nice! I love your interviews! Thanks for sharing!

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

Thanks, Foxy.

@johnpeddicord4932 Год назад

Thanks for sharing the memories

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it, John. Thanks.

@lisad476 Год назад

Wonderful interview.

@galencox4278 Год назад

Great interview Rob. Keep em comming, as long as our actors stick around.

@Sourdo1 Год назад

What a small world. I was a riding extra on The Searchers when I was a Lad. Hundreds of stories about that one.

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

Awesome, Sourdo. We'd love to hear them. Where do you live?

@willieluncheonette5843 Год назад

he was a terrific actor

@johncoffman2703 Год назад

an awesome interview thanks

@joegray1155 Год назад

Great interview what an amazing story

@DarrylWhiteguitar Год назад

Great interview!

@davidhosscowart5849 Год назад

Hank Worden ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@chrishoare5652 Год назад

Fantastic, thanks !!

@blusnuby2 Год назад

The Searchers & The Outlaw Josey Wales: #1 & #2 All-Time Greatest Westerns ! Hank Worden had fine horse-skills, along with Ben Johnson.

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

He sure was, blus. Hank rodeoed, too.

@stevenhall2408 Год назад

Character actors from the 60s and 70s were some of the hardest working people in Hollywood like Hank and Jim. I got to be friends with Paul Harper, one of the bounty hunters in "The Wild Bunch" who did lots of background characters in westerns, he was a natural when he took out his dentures! He was next door neighbor to David Carradine and had tons of stories to tell. Loved Hank and still look for Jim in productions.

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

Thanks, Steven. Ole Paul used to join us for our monthly lunches. Wish we'd been able to start AWOW back then. He was a terrific photographer, too.

@stevenhall2408 Год назад

@@AWordonWesterns thanks for the reply, he was a super nice guy and a patriot.

@ge45gecalled39 Год назад

excellent Wood, thanks.

@williambilyeu9801 Год назад

Great interview, Rob. I became a fan of Jim Beaver from his appearances on "Justified." I watched "Deadwood" and liked his character there. I was so upset when he was killed. Now I will have to look up some of his other appearances. I have "Longmire" (my younger daughter suggested it) but not the others. Also, I didn't so much think of Jim Beaver as a villain, as a desperate man who was trying to hide from the real villain. I have always been a fan of character actors, especially the great ones, like Hank Worden. 👍👍😀😄

@AWordonWesterns Год назад

Jim sure is versatile and harkens back to the classic movie character actors of the past. Thanks for your comments, Bill.