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Clu Gulager (1928-2022) was born William Martin Gulager. His father nicknamed him "Clu" after
a couple of clu-clu birds they had nesting at their home. He is part Cherokee Indian, related to actor, Will Rogers.
Clu had just been acting in movies a few years ago. His son, John Gulager, is a film director.
Clu Gulager is also known as Billy The Kid from The Tall Man (1960).



Remembering Clu Gulager (1928-2022)



A month after L.Q. Jones passed away, Clu Gulager has sadly also
passed away at almost 94, being the second oldest living Virginian
member. He played Sheriff Mark Abbott’s deputy, Emmet Ryker, who
always maintained law and order in Medicine Bow. - August 8th, 2022