Stuart Randall (actor)

Stuart Randall (born Clarence W Maxwell, July 24, 1909 – June 22, 1988) was an American band leader, singer, live theater actor, and actor of film and television who appeared on screen between 1950 and 1971.

Early years
Randall was born in Brazil, Indiana, the son of Walter C Maxwell and Allie Ball Maxwell. He attended Brazil High School. Growing up, he lived in Brazil, Indiana. Before he became an actor, he sang with bands, including those of Jan Garber and Abe Lyman; led an orchestra; and was a radio technician. In World War II, Randall went through Army basic and AIT (field artillery) training at Camp Roberts in California. Afterwards, it has been said, he was an observer for the general staff of the U. S. Army's ground forces. In that role he completed 18 missions behind enemy lines in the European theater.

Career
Randall portrayed sheriff Art Sampson on the television Western Cimarron City.

Randall portrayed Will Bradly on the television Western The Lone Ranger S2E10 “Masked Deputy” 1950

Randall also played Mort Cory, sheriff on the TV Western Laramie.

Personal life
Randall was married in the West Central Chapel, Camp Roberts, California to Mary E. Adams, a dancer and actress going by Angie Adams, on November 20, 1942 until February 15, 1950, at which time they divorced. They had two children. Later he married Rose C. Leone, May 8, 1954, whom he remained with until his death.

Death
Randall died in 1988, aged 78, at his home in Victorville, San Bernardino County, California, from undisclosed causes.