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Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1897-06-28 (127 years old)

Place of Birth

Brooklyn [now in New York City], New York, USA

Robert Emmett Tansey

Biography:

Robert Emmett Tansey was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter, primarily known for his work in the Western genre during the 1930s and 1940s. He directed and wrote numerous films, including Badman's Gold (1951) and Timber Terrors (1935). Tansey's contributions to B-Westerns were significant, often working with limited budgets to produce engaging stories that resonated with audiences of the time. His ability to manage multiple roles in film production showcased his dedication and versatility in the industry.

Known For

Acting

1927

Riding to Fame as Spec (as Bert Tansey)

1918

The Witch Woman as Paul Martinet (as Robert Tansey)

Writing

1978

Western von gestern as Screenplay

1951

Badman's Gold as Story
Badman's Gold as Screenplay
Cattle Queen as Story

1949

Riders of the Dusk as Screenplay

1946

God's Country as Screenplay

1944

Harmony Trail as Story

1943

Blazing Guns as Original Story

1942

Trail Riders as Writer
Arizona Round-Up as Screenplay
Western Mail as Story

1941

Dynamite Canyon as Screenplay
Wanderers of the West as Screenplay
Silver Stallion as Screenplay
The Pioneers as Writer

1940

The Golden Trail as Screenplay
Arizona Frontier as Screenplay
Rollin' Home to Texas as Screenplay

1939

Drifting Westward as Original Story
Trigger Smith as Screenplay
Lure of the Wasteland as Screenplay
Overland Mail as Story
Overland Mail as Screenplay

1938

The Mexicali Kid as Screenplay
Gun Packer as Writer
The Painted Trail as Screenplay
Man's Country as Story
Man's Country as Screenplay

1937

Sing Cowboy Sing as Screenplay
Trouble in Texas as Screenplay
Hittin' the Trail as Screenplay
Stars Over Arizona as Screenplay
Riders of the Dawn as Screenplay
Danger Valley as Story
Danger Valley as Screenplay
Where Trails Divide as Screenplay

1936

Roamin' Wild as Story
Pinto Rustlers as Screenplay
The Oregon Trail as Screenplay
Song of the Gringo as Screenplay
Men of the Plains as Screenplay

1935

Westward Ho as Screenplay
Paradise Canyon as Screenplay
The Law of 45's as Screenplay
The New Frontier as Screenplay

1930

Directing

1951

Badman's Gold as Director
Cattle Queen as Director

1950

Federal Man as Director
Forbidden Jungle as Director

1949

1948

1946

God's Country as Director
Tumbleweed Trail as Director
Colorado Serenade as Director
Driftin' River as Director
The Caravan Trail as Director
Stars Over Texas as Director
Wild West as Director

1945

Wildfire as Director

1944

Harmony Trail as Director
Outlaw Trail as Director
Westward Bound as Director
Arizona Whirlwind as Director
Sonora Stagecoach as Director

1943

Blazing Guns as Director
Two Fisted Justice as Director
Haunted Ranch as Director

1942

Trail Riders as Director
Texas to Bataan as Director
Western Mail as Director
Arizona Round-Up as Director
Where Trails End as Director

1941

Lone Star Law Men as Director
Dynamite Canyon as Director
The Driftin' Kid as Director

1940

Rainbow Over the Range as Assistant Director

1936

Men of the Plains as Assistant Director

1935

Alias John Law as Assistant Director
Timber Terrors as Director

1934

Sundown Trail as Director
Carrying the Mail as Director
Pals of the West as Director
The Lone Rider as Director
West of the Law as Director
Arizona Cyclone as Director
Badge of Honor as Assistant Director

1930

1926

Daily Dozens as Director

Production

1950

The Fighting Stallion as Associate Producer

1946

Driftin' River as Producer
The Caravan Trail as Producer
Stars Over Texas as Producer
Tumbleweed Trail as Producer
Wild West as Producer

1944

Westward Bound as Producer
Arizona Whirlwind as Producer
Harmony Trail as Associate Producer

1943

Blazing Guns as Producer

1942

Arizona Round-Up as Producer

1940

Rainbow Over the Range as Production Supervisor
Rhythm of the Rio Grande as Production Supervisor
The Cowboy from Sundown as Production Supervisor
Pride of the Bowery as Production Manager

1939

Drifting Westward as Production Supervisor
Trigger Smith as Producer

1938

Gun Packer as Supervising Producer
The Painted Trail as Producer

1935

Courage of the North as Supervising Producer