Herbert James Noel (May 15, 1903[1] – January 31, 1985) was an American actor, musician and stuntman.

[5] He made numerous appearances in films such as Border Saddlemates, Ride the Man Down, The Oklahoman, Man from Del Rio, The Rawhide Years, The Fighting Chance, North to Alaska (with John Wayne), The Brass Legend and Masterson of Kansas.

He then appeared in the action and adventure television series Sergeant Preston of the Yukon.

He made over 200 appearances in the American western television series Gunsmoke, in which he also served as the double for Milburn Stone as Doc.

[3] He made numerous appearances in the television programs Bonanza, Tales of Wells Fargo, Wagon Train, Death Valley Days, The Rifleman, Bat Masterson, The Deputy, Tombstone Territory and Johnny Ringo.