Gene Autry filmography his own name, rode his own horse, Champion, had Burnette as his sidekick, and sang several songs in each film—including some that would become his most popular hits. In 1947, with his Republic contract fulfilled, Autry began producing his own films which were distributed by Columbia Pictures. For his Columbia films, Autry chose Sterling Holloway as his sidekick for five films, and then Pat Buttram for sixteen films. Burnette returned for the last six films released in 1953. From 1950 to 1955, Autry appeared in 91 episodes of "The Gene Autry Show" television series. Buttram played his sidekick in 83
Gene Autry, Oklahoma of families and 30.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 39.3% of those under 18 and 22.2% of those over 64. The Academy of Western Artists is located in Gene Autry but holds its annual awards presentations in Dallas-Fort Worth. Home to the Gene Autry Historical Society which maintains the Gene Autry Oklahoma Museum. Re-opened on September 26, 2015. Gene Autry, Oklahoma Gene Autry is a town in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 158 as of the 2010 census, up from 99 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Ardmore, Oklahoma Micropolitan