Don Wilbanks

Don Wilbanks (born Thomas Donald Wilbanks: December 23, 1901 – September 28, 1984) was a American actor who has appeared in such television series as Rawhide, Twilight Zone, Tales of The Wells Fargo, Laramie, Bat Masterson,  The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Bonanza, Cheyenne, Convoy, Mayberry R.F.D., The Guns of Will Sonnett , "77 Sunset Strip", "Ironside", "Mod Squad", "Lancer", "The Virginian", "Charlie's Angels" and Lawman among others.

Wilbanks was born in Newburg, Oklahoma, and like many other Okies moved to California during the Dust Bowl era of the 1930s. After World War II, he took up acting and was noticed by a talent scout. Wilbanks was first cast as an extra in several movies, and television shows. His first credited role came in the 1958 episode of "Tales of Wells Fargo" titled "The Sooners." Additional roles came in mostly other Western TV shows throughout the 1960s.