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Born: April 1, 1938 - Died: August 9, 2009
John Quade, best known for his role as Cholla in the Clint Eastwood comedy "Every Which Way But Loose," was born John William Saunders on April 1, 1938 in Kansas City, Kansas. With a strong and stocky build, a distinctive rough face, and an aggressive screen presence, Quade made his mark as a character actor in the entertainment industry. From playing mean and nasty heavies to hostile redneck law enforcers, Quade's imposing presence left a lasting impression. Not only did he showcase his talent in movies and TV shows, but he also became an outspoken opponent of the American government later in his life.
Early Life and Career
Quade attended Washburn University. He moved to California in 1964 and initially worked as an aerospace engineer. However, he transitioned to acting and made his television debut in 1968 on an episode of "Bonanza."
Quade's first movie role came in 1972, but his breakthrough role came with his portrayal of Cholla, the bumbling leader of the inept biker gang the Black Widows, in the Clint Eastwood comedy films "Every Which Way But Loose" (1978) and "Any Which Way You Can" (1980). This role catapulted Quade into stardom and solidified his reputation as a formidable character actor.
Quade was married to his wife Gwen for thirty-eight years. He became a devout Christian activist later in life and was an outspoken opponent of the American government and its New world Order.
John Quade's imposing presence and distinctive rugged features made him a memorable character actor. His portrayal of tough and menacing characters, particularly in his collaborations with Clint Eastwood, left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry. John Quade's contributions to the industry as a character actor have certainly left an impression.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Return to Lonesome Dove (TV Mini Series) | Martin |
| 1992 | On the Air (TV Series) | Billy 'The Ear' Mulkahey |
| 1992 | Lucky Luke (TV Series) | Frank |
| 1991 | And You Thought Your Parents Were Weird | Walter Kotzwinkle |
| 1990 | The Giant of Thunder Mountain | Carl (Townsman) |
| 1990 | Baywatch (TV Series) | Kyle Rigler |
| 1989 | Hunter (TV Series) | Jim Holloway |
| 1989 | Unconquered (TV Movie) | Guard |
| 1988 | The Tracker (TV Movie) | Lomax |
| 1988 | Longarm (TV Movie) | Unknown |
| 1987 | Tigershark | 'Cowboy' Dave Reynolds |
| 1987 | The Highwayman (TV Series) | Bartender |
| 1987 | Werewolf (TV Series) | Storage Shed Owner |
| 1987 | La Bamba | Bartender |
| 1987 | Crime Story (TV Series) | Captain |
| 1986 | No Alibis (Video) | Hank Sinclair |
| 1986 | Houston: The Legend of Texas (TV Movie) | Sen. Stansbury |
| 1986 | The Magical World of Disney (TV Series) | Knife |
| 1986 | Crazy Dan (TV Movie) | Garmes |
| 1986 | Dream West (TV Mini Series) | Big Fallon |
| 1986 | Seasons in the Sun (TV Movie) | Gordie Vickers |
| 1985 | Fury to Freedom | Mr. Ries |
| 1983–1985 | The A-Team (TV Series) | McKaydoo | Garber |
| 1985 | Hill Street Blues (TV Series) | Sal Intestinale |
| 1984 | No Man's Land (TV Movie) | Henry Lambert |
| 1983 | CBS Children's Mystery Theatre (TV Series) | Frankie |
| 1983 | Manimal (TV Series) | Bum |
| 1981–1983 | The Fall Guy (TV Series) | Head Hitman | Roland |
| 1982 | Knight Rider (TV Series) | Dolan (uncredited) |
| 1982 | CBS Afternoon Playhouse (TV Series) | Toad |
| 1982 | Quincy M.E. (TV Series) | Pawnshop Owner |
| 1981 | Big Bend Country (TV Movie) | Hart |
| 1981 | Palmerstown, U.S.A. (TV Series) | Luke Spears |
| 1980 | Any Which Way You Can | Cholla |
| 1980 | CHiPs (TV Series) | Reno |
| 1980 | Cattle Annie and Little Britches | Morgan |
| 1980 | Trouble in High Timber Country (TV Movie) | Roy |
| 1980 | When the Whistle Blows (TV Series) | Cooley Johnson |
| 1980 | The Cheap Detective (TV Movie) | Big Sam |
| 1980 | The Yeagers (TV Series) | Roy |
| 1980 | Galactica 1980 (TV Series) | Sheriff Ellsworth |
| 1980 | CBS Library (TV Series) | Matthewson |
| 1980 | Power (TV Movie) | Loading Dock Foreman |
| 1980 | B.J. and the Bear (TV Series) | Taker |
| 1979 | Paris (TV Series) | Lupo |
| 1979 | The Dukes of Hazzard (TV Series) | Augie Detweiller |
| 1978–1979 | Vega$ (TV Series) | Dominic | Hugh |
| 1979 | Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (TV Series) | Jolen Quince |
| 1979 | Flatbush (TV Series) | Clean Otto |
| 1979 | How the West Was Won (TV Series) | Waddie Travers |
| 1978 | Sword of Justice (TV Series) | Lt Ellis |
| 1978 | Every Which Way But Loose | Cholla |
| 1978 | Go West, Young Girl (TV Movie) | Ingalls |
| 1978 | Baretta (TV Series) | Schreiber |
| 1978 | The Ghost of Flight 401 (TV Movie) | Marshall |
| 1975–1978 | Police Woman (TV Series) | Willy | Ganz |
| 1978 | Charlie's Angels (TV Series) | Brown |
| 1977 | Peter Lundy and the Medicine Hat Stallion (TV Movie) | Adam |
| 1977 | The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (TV Series) | Sheriff |
| 1977 | Escape from Bogen County (TV Movie) | Sheriff Mason |
| 1977 | The Bionic Woman (TV Series) | Hawkins |
| 1977 | Night Drive (TV Movie) | The Derelict |
| 1977 | Starsky and Hutch (TV Series) | Vic Humphries |
| 1977 | Roots (TV Mini Series) | Sheriff Charlie Biggs |
| 1976 | The Blue Knight (TV Series) | Dortmunder |
| 1974–1976 | McCloud (TV Series) | Pete Stern | Merle Koska |
| 1976 | The Quest (TV Series) | Neeley |
| 1976 | Special Delivery | Barney |
| 1976 | The Outlaw Josey Wales | Comanchero Leader |
| 1976 | The Last Hard Men | Gant |
| 1976 | Kojak (TV Series) | Colby |
| 1975 | Switch (TV Series) | Sheriff Jacobs |
| 1975 | Police Story (TV Series) | Red | Red Neck |
| 1975 | 92 in the Shade | Roy |
| 1975 | Last Hours Before Morning (TV Movie) | Korbett |
| 1975 | Rancho Deluxe | Circular Face (uncredited) |
| 1975 | The Rockford Files (TV Series) | Tenner |
| 1975 | Mr. Ricco | Arkansas |
| 1974 | The Godchild (TV Movie) | Denton |
| 1974 | Virginia Hill (TV Movie) | Mousie |
| 1974 | Get Christie Love! (TV Series) | Deputy Willet |
| 1974 | Kung Fu (TV Series) | Johnson |
| 1974 | The Swinging Cheerleaders | Belski |
| 1974 | Planet Earth (TV Movie) | Kreeg Commandant |
| 1974 | Honky Tonk (TV Movie) | Unknown |
| 1974 | Chopper One (TV Series) | Brandt |
| 1974 | McMillan & Wife (TV Series) | Doorman |
| 1973 | The Sting | Riley |
| 1973 | Chase (TV Series) | 1st Red Neck |
| 1973 | Papillon | Masked Breton |
| 1973 | Faraday and Company (TV Series) | Hooper |
| 1973 | Roll Out (TV Series) | Cook |
| 1973 | The Blue Knight (TV Movie) | Knobby Booker |
| 1973 | Dusty's Trail (TV Series) | Jake |
| 1973 | Brother on the Run | 'Fatback' - Hit Man |
| 1973 | Of Men and Women (TV Movie) | (segment "Margie Passes") |
| 1973 | High Plains Drifter | Jake Ross |
| 1972 | Ironside (TV Series) | Johnny Andrews |
| 1972 | Goodnight, My Love (TV Movie) | Edgar |
| 1972 | Bad Company | Nolan |
| 1972 | Hammer | Riley |
| 1972 | Melinda | Cop (uncredited) |
| 1971–1972 | Nichols (TV Series) | Zeb | Scully One |
| 1972 | Deadhead Miles | Spud Holder |
| 1972 | Killer by Night (TV Movie) | Truck Driver at Hospital (uncredited) |
| 1971 | Bearcats! (TV Series) | Brady |
| 1968–1971 | Bonanza (TV Series) | Tallman | Telegrapher |
| 1971 | Cade's County (TV Series) | Frank 'Mule' Mueller |
| 1971 | Gunsmoke (TV Series) | Shaw |
| 1969 | Mannix (TV Series) | Bartender at the Gladhand (uncredited) |
| 1969 | The High Chaparral (TV Series) | Bartender |
| 1968 | The Wild Wild West (TV Series) | Man |
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