Guy Owen Wilkerson (December 21, 1899 – July 15, 1971) was an American actor, known primarily for his roles in Western B movies. With his tall, lanky frame, he often played sidekick or comedy relief parts.
Wilkerson was born December 21, 1899, in Whitewright, Texas. He got his start as a dancer in 1914. In 1936, after 18 months trying to break into Hollywood films, he won his first part when he let his beard grow.
He was one-third of the Texas Rangers in the Rangers series of films, alongside Dave O'Brien in all 22 of the film's series from 1942 to 1945. James Newill was his other co-star in the first 14 of the series. Tex Ritter replaced Jim for the concluding eight entries in the series.
Wilkerson played Panhandle Perkins in all 22 films. He appeared in his 200th Western film, Decision at Sundown, in 1957.
He later made the move to television, appearing in shows such as The Lone Ranger, The Twilight Zone, Thriller, Maverick, Gunsmoke, The Fugitive, Kentucky Jones, Green Acres, and Adam-12. Wilkerson died July 15, 1971, in Hollywood, California.