Charles T. Courtney Jr. (July 23, 1930 – January 20, 2000) was an American actor and stuntman perhaps best known for his portrayal of Dan Reid Jr., the Lone Ranger's nephew, in the television version of ''

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''. Courtney's mother, Elizabeth Courtney, was a costume designer at Columbia. Courtney first played Reid in ''The Lone Ranger'' in 1950. Between then and 1955, he made 13 more appearances in that role. He appeared in films and television series' such as '' The Virginian'', ''

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''. On January 20, 2000, Courtney died at his home as the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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* 1930 births 2000 deaths American stunt performers American male television actors American male film actors Male actors from Los Angeles Male Western (genre) film actors 20th-century American male actors Suicides by firearm in California 2000 suicides {{US-film-actor-1930s-stub