Clu Gulager, Actor Known for Roles in 'The Last Picture Show' and TV Westerns, Dead at 93: Reports

Mar. 15, 2025

Clu Gulager.Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty

Clu Gulager, a veteran actor known for his roles in films likeThe Last Picture Showand multiple television Westerns, has died. He was 93.

Gulager’s son John Gulager confirmed his death to multiple outlets includingThe Hollywood ReporterandThe New York Times.

The actor died of natural causes on Friday at John’s home, according toTHR.

Alongside John’s confirmation to theTimes, he told the outlet that his father’s health had declined since he suffered a back injury years ago.

It was not immediately clear if Gulager had a representative for PEOPLE to reach for comment.

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Clu Gulager in 1970.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty

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Gulager began his screen career in television, beginning in the 1950s, before becoming a regular as Billy the Kid onThe Tall Manin the early 1960s.

He went on to star as Emmet Ryker in another western series,The Virginian,in the mid to late 1960s.

Other series he appeared in includeThe Untouchables, Bonanza, The Mod Squad, CHiPs, Knight Rider, MacGyverandWalker, Texas Ranger.

Clu Gulager.Michael Kovac/FilmMagic

Gulager’s first movie role was in 1964’sThe Killers. He would later appear as Abilene in 1971’sThe Last Picture Show, and in several horror films likeThe Return of the Living Dead(1985) andA Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge(1985).

His final film role was inQuentin Tarantino’sOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood, in which he played a bookstore owner.

source: people.com