Jimmy Ellison

James Ellison carved a niche as a dependable light leading man, particularly celebrated for his impactful presence in Westerns. He first gained significant notice as "Johnny Nelson," the loyal sidekick to William Boyd's Hopalong Cassidy, appearing in eight films between 1935 and 1937. This role, despite being secondary, mirrored the prominence of the book character, leading to surpr... moreisingly equal billing. Ellison's career also saw him portray Buffalo Bill Cody in Cecil B. DeMille's epic "The Plainsman" (1936). He later diversified with romantic leads and memorable turns in films such as the cult classic "I Walked with a Zombie" (1943), before returning to Westerns as a lead in the early 1950s. less