A Boston-born actor, Rankin entered the motion-picture world in 1949, first appearing uncredited as a scout in Bride of Vengeance and later that year in The Story of Seabiscuit. He built a steady presence in both film and television throughout the 1950s and 60s, most famously portraying Deputy Charlie Riggs during the inaugural season of the ABC western Tombstone Territory. His résumé also include…
