
Doug McClure
ActingAbout Doug McClure
Douglas Osborne "Doug" McClure (May 11, 1935 – February 5, 1995) was an American actor whose career in film and television extended from the 1950s to the 1990s. He is best known for his role as the cowboy Trampas during the entire run from 1962 to 1971 of the NBC western television series, The Virginian, loosely based on the Owen Wister novel.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Doug McClure reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: TV Movie
The majority of Doug McClure's filmography leans towards the TV Movie genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Doug McClure remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Strange Companions, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Doug McClure Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Doug McClure's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Doug McClure.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Riders in the Storm | Hamilton Monroe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Maverick | Riverboat Poker Player | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Dead Man's Revenge | Granger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Battling for Baby | David | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw | Doug | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Prime Suspect | Dr. Brand | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Tapeheads | Sid Tager | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Dark Before Dawn | Kirkland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Hollywood Dinosaur Chronicles | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | 52 Pick-Up | Mark Arveson | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Omega Syndrome | Detective Milnor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Half Nelson | Al | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Cannonball Run II | The Slapper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Strange Companions | Archie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The House Where Evil Dwells | Alex Curtis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Firebird 2015 A.D. | McVain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Nightside | Danny Dandoy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Humanoids from the Deep | Jim Hill | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | When the West Was Fun: A Western Reunion | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Rebels | Eph Tait | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Warlords of Atlantis | Greg Collinson | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | SST: Death Flight | Hank Fairbanks | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Wild and Wooly | Delaney Burke | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The People That Time Forgot | Bowen Tyler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | At the Earth's Core | David Innes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Satan's Triangle | Lt. J. Haig | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Land That Time Forgot | Bowen Tyler | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Death Race | Lt. Del Culpepper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Birdmen | Major Harry Cook | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Hell Hounds of Alaska | Don Rutland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Shirts/Skins | Dr. Francis Murphy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Judge and Jake Wyler | Jake Wyler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Playmates | Kermit Holvey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Bull of the West | Trampas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Death of Me Yet | Edward Young / Paul Towers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Terror in the Sky | George Spencer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Backtrack! | Trampas (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Nobody's Perfect | Doc Willoughby | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The King's Pirate | Lt. Brian Fleming | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Longest Hundred Miles | Cpl. Steve Bennett | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Beau Geste | John Geste | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Shenandoah | Lt. Sam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Final Hour | Trampas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Lively Set | Chuck Manning | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Unforgiven | Andy Zachary | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Because They're Young | Jim Trent | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Gidget | Waikiki | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | South Pacific | Pilot in Hospital | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Enemy Below | Ens. Merry (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Friendly Persuasion | Soldier (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Doug McClure - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Doug McClure?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Doug McClure is "Strange Companions" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Doug McClure acted in?
Doug McClure has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Doug McClure?
Other notable films include "The Birdmen", "The Enemy Below", and "Shenandoah".




