Empty Saddles in the old Corral remembers Charles Starrett ( Durango Kid ) Charles Robert Starrett (March 28, 1903 – March 22, 1986 ) was an American actor best known for his starring role in the Durango Kid western series. When he retired he held the record for starring in the longest-running string of feature films (131 titles, for Columbia Pictures). He was born in Athol, Massachusetts, where his grandfather had built a prosperous tool works. | Western Trails Stars of the Silver Screen