- At the time of his death he had 3 sons in the service.
- Often cast as Irish cops or tough lawmen in B-westerns.
- Ubiquitous character actor in scores of Hollywood films from the 20's until his death, very often in the role of police inspector.
- His children are Langham L. (born 1918), Douglas M. (born 1920), James C. (born 1922), and Elizabeth J. (born 1923). His wife, Elizabeth, was born in Mexico in 1891.
- Frequent contract player for 20th Century Fox.
- Wade's father Richard L. Boteler was a private in the 4th Missouri Cavalry (Confederate States of America) during the War between the States.
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