These two gunfighters that are seen in the opening credits of the Western TV series Gunsmoke never received recognition in the closing credits because they were never part of the episodes cast list and there were contractual restrictions where they would not receive credit for their roles in the series .
According to the website, GUNSMOKE Opening Scenes (http://comp.uark.edu/~tsnyder/gunsmoke/tidbits/gun-openings.html), the "Man in Black" was played by the following actors: Arvo Ojala, Fred McDougall, and Bill Strathman.
Arvo Ojala is the gunfighter seen in the opening credits of the TV Western series Gunsmoke .
It was Arvo Ojala (known as "The Man In Black") from the first show until 1964. This opening was shot on the lot. From 1964-1966, it was Fred McDougall, and the scene was obviously shot on a sound stage indoors. The color opening, again outdoors, was shot with Bill Strathman. (This information was gotten from the Tamara's Gunsmoke web page)
Arvo Ojala was the man in the pre-title gunfight .
Arvo Ojala .
According to the website, GUNSMOKE Opening Scenes (http://comp.uark.edu/~tsnyder/gunsmoke/tidbits/gun-openings.html), the "Man in Black" was played by the following actors: Arvo Ojala, Fred McDougall, and Bill Strathman.
Arvo Ojala is the gunfighter seen in the opening credits of the TV Western series Gunsmoke .
It was Arvo Ojala (known as "The Man In Black") from the first show until 1964. This opening was shot on the lot. From 1964-1966, it was Fred McDougall, and the scene was obviously shot on a sound stage indoors. The color opening, again outdoors, was shot with Bill Strathman. (This information was gotten from the Tamara's Gunsmoke web page)
Arvo Ojala was the man in the pre-title gunfight .
Arvo Ojala .
Arvo Ojala .
Arvo Ojala .
Arvo Ojala .
That would be Arvo Ojala who was the gunfighter opposite Matt Dillon in the opening sequence of 'Gunsmoke' .
James Ojala is 5' 10".
Antero Ojala died in 1982.
Antero Ojala was born in 1916.