Jude Rathen

Jude Rathen (March 16, 1894 - June 19, 1978) is an American actor, film-maker and rodeo performer. He is most famous as a western actor, where he recieved critical praise and commerical success starring in films such as Western Gunslingers (1928) and Wild Bill Hickok (1931), the latter of which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor.

As well as acting, he has also directed a handful of films. His first film, western satire Bloody Morning At Wild Town (1925), was a box office success but recieved mixed reviews from critic. His next film, Finch (1927), a biographical drama starring Lewis Nice, recieved critical acclaim, and won the inaugural Academy Award for Best Picture, and garnered Rathen a Best Director nomination.