[Steely Tom]

Pat Hingle played a judge in Hang Em High and a detective in the Gauntlet, both starring Clint Eastwood. Both excellent movies. He also voiced the character Rooter in the first Land before Time series.

I had an inkling he was one of Clint Eastwood's circle of go-to guys.

[Maine Mariner]

Yes I agree. There were others as well, most notable John Vernon who should have been at least nominated for an Oscar as Fletcher in the Outlaw Josey Wales. Chief Dan George should have also been nominated-”vow to endeavor to persevere”.