Gene Evans

Gene Evans (1922–1998, United States) was an American film and television actor known for his rugged, tough-guy roles in Westerns and war movies. He rose to prominence in the 1950s with standout performances in Samuel Fuller’s films such as *The Steel Helmet* (1951) and *Fixed Bayonets!* (1951), often portraying battle-hardened soldiers or outlaws. Evans maintained a steady career through the 1970s, appearing in over 100 films and TV shows including *Support Your Local Sheriff!* (1969) and episodes of *Gunsmoke* and *Bonanza*.