L.Q. Jones was a character actor best known for appearing in Western films from director Sam Peckinpah including “The Wild Bunch.”
- Died: Saturday, July 9, 2022. (Who else died on July 9?)
- Details of death: Died from natural causes at his Hollywood Hills home at the age of 94.
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Sam Peckinpah favorite
L.Q. Jones was born Justice Ellis McQueen in Beaumont, Texas. His first film role was in the 1955 film “Battle Cry,” playing a character named L.Q. Jones which he adopted for his stage name. He mostly appeared in Western films and TV series, becoming a favorite of revisionist Western director Sam Peckinpah. He played bounty hunter T.C in the Peckinpah film “The Wild Bunch,” and appeared in “Ride the High Country,” and “Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid,” among others. On TV, he had guest roles in “Gunsmoke,” “The Big Valley,” and “The Virginian.” He directed, wrote, and produced the independent film “A Boy and his Dog” in 1975, based on a novella by Harlan Ellison.
Notable Quote
“Sam was a genius and I loved him, but he was a basket case. He drove everybody nuts,” – 2017 interview with Bakersfield.com
Tributes to L.Q. Jones
Full Obituary: Variety
