Clifton James

Clifton James (1920-2017) with a New Service as Sheriff Chauncey in Silver Streak.

Clifton James (May 29, 1920 - April 15, 2017) was an American actor best known for playing Southern sheriffs (and redneck buffoons) in various films and television series including roles in Superman II and Silver Streak Clifton James was born and raised in Spokane, Washington and was a graduate of the Actor's Studio. In addition to his many roles on stage and screen (his most famous role was as Sheriff J.W. Pepper in the James Bond films Live and Let Die and The Man with the Golden Gun ) James was a decorated World War II United States Army veteran. He served as an infantry soldier with the 163rd Infantry Regiment., 41st Infantry Division. He served over three years in the Pacific theater (January 1942 - August 1945). His decorations include the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and two Purple Hearts. He passed away April 15, 2017 at the age of ninety-six.

Clifton James can be seen using the following weapons in the following films and television series:

Film

Gun	Character	Title	Note	Date
Colt Detective Special	Lem	The Chase		1966
Smith & Wesson Model 10	Officer Whitey Duncan	The New Centurions		1972
Ithaca 37	Officer Whitey Duncan	The New Centurions		1972
M1911A1	M.A.A.	The Last Detail		1973
Smith & Wesson Model 10	Sheriff J.W. Pepper	Live and Let Die		1973
Colt New Service	Sheriff Oliver Chauncey	Silver Streak		1976

Television

Gun	Character	Title	Note/Episode	Date
Smith & Wesson Model 29	Warden Beale	The A-Team	"Pros And Cons" (S1E04)	1983-1987