Richard Travis (born William Benton Justice; April 17, 1913 – July 11, 1989)[1] was an American actor in films and television.
The high point of his career was a supporting role in the 1942 film comedy The Man Who Came to Dinner (1942), playing opposite Bette Davis.
He spent World War II with the Army Air Forces's Broadway show Winged Victory.
[3] In 1947, he starred in the B movie Backlash, which has become something of a cult classic among film noir fans, as well as Jewels of Brandenburg, a crime drama.
He had the lead role of assistant Sheriff Rodger Barnett in the syndicated crime drama Code 3, which aired for 39 episodes in 1957.