Stan Jones

Acting·June 5, 1914·† December 13, 1963 — 49 years old·Douglas, Arizona, USA

Stanley Davis Jones (June 5, 1914 – December 13, 1963) was an American songwriter and occasional actor. His most famous composition was "(Ghost) Riders in the Sky".

Known For

The Searchers

Rio Grande

The Horse Soldiers

3 Godfathers

The Great Locomotive Chase

1956·6.3

Ten Who Dared

1960·6.0

The Adventures of Spin and Marty

1955·6.6

U.S. Marshall

1956·7.8

The Last Musketeer

1952·8.0

Filmography · 9

1960Ten Who DaredSeneca Howland 1959The Horse SoldiersGen. Ulysses S. Grant (uncredited)1956U.S. MarshallTVDeputy Harry Olson · Creator 1956The Great Locomotive ChaseWilson Brown 1956The SearchersSongs 1955The Adventures of Spin and MartyTVFrank 1952The Last MusketeerSheriff Blake 1950Rio GrandeSergeant · Songs 19483 GodfathersTechnical Advisor