Sheb Wooley
ActingAbout Sheb Wooley
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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sheb Wooley reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 41 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Western
The majority of Sheb Wooley's filmography leans towards the Western 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 49% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sheb Wooley remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in High Noon, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Sheb Wooley Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sheb Wooley's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sheb Wooley.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit | Screaming Citizen (archive sound, uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones | Crewmate's Scream (archive sound) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Lethal Weapon 4 | Screaming Terrorist (archive sound) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | A Goofy Movie | Concert Crewmember's Scream (archive sound) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Purple People Eater | Harvey Skitters | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Hoosiers | Cletus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Uphill All the Way | Anson Sudro | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Silverado | Cavalry Sergeant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Dollmaker | Mr. Kendrick | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Big Brawl | Screaming Thug | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Outlaw Josey Wales | Travis Cobb | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The War Wagon | Snyder | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Country Boy | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Hootenanny Hoot | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | PT 109 | Edmund Drewitch's Scream (archive sound) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Sergeant Rutledge | Screaming Trooper (archive sound) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Terror in a Texas Town | Baxter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Ride a Violent Mile | Jonathan Long | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Trooper Hook | Townsman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Without Incident | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Black Whip | Bill Lassater | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Giant | Gabe Target | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Man Without a Star | Latigo | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Seven Brides for Seven Brothers | Undetermined Role (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Johnny Guitar | Posseman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Arrow In The Dust | Trooper (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Rose Marie | Corporal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Boy from Oklahoma | Pete Martin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Texas Bad Man | Mack | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Charge at Feather River | Pvt. Wilhelm's Scream (archive sound) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Lusty Men | Gambler with Buster (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Toughest Man in Arizona | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Cattle Town | Miller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Hellgate | Neill Price | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | High Noon | Ben Miller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Distant Drums | Pvt. Jessup | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Fort Worth | Outrider (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Little Big Horn | Quince | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Apache Drums | Townsman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Rocky Mountain | Kay Rawlins | Average | Similar → |
Sheb Wooley - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sheb Wooley?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sheb Wooley is "High Noon" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Sheb Wooley acted in?
Sheb Wooley has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sheb Wooley?
Other notable films include "Giant", "The Dollmaker", and "The Outlaw Josey Wales".