Dennis Weaver
Acting
Biography
William Dennis Weaver (June 4, 1924 – February 24, 2006) was an American actor, best known for his work in television, including roles on Gunsmoke, as Marshal Sam McCloud on the NBC police drama McCloud, and the 1971 TV movie Duel.
Born: June 4, 1924
Place of Birth: Joplin, Missouri, USA
Known For
Gentle Giant
The Story of a boy and his bear.
Amber Waves
A drifter stranded in Kansas accepts a job offer from a wheat harvester who, in desperation over his cancer and financial woes, attempts suicide but becomes a father-figure to the young man.
The Twilight Zone
An anthology series containing drama, psychological thriller, fantasy, science fiction, suspense, and/or horror, often concluding with a macabre or unexpected twist.
Wildfire
After serving time at a juvenile detention center, eighteen-year-old Kris Furillo is given the opportunity to start a new life. Her talent with horses is recognized by a volunteer and local trainer, who arranges a job for her at the Ritter's family run ranch.
Family Law
Family attorney and mom, Lynn Holt, has had to scramble to keep her family and her law firm together, since her husband left her and took most of their joint law practice with him. Although the attorneys are carting plenty of life's baggage, they're all determined to make the most of this unexpected second chance—and make each month's mortgage payment.
E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known public figures. Among the topics covered on the program include salacious re-tellings of Hollywood secrets, show-biz scandals, celebrity murders and mysteries, porn-star biographies, and "where-are-they-now?" investigations of former child stars. It frequently features in-depth interviews, actual courtroom footage, and dramatic reenactments. When aired on the E! network, episodes will be updated to reflect the current life or status of the subject.
The Simpsons
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
A Cry For Justice
Due to hasty investigations and questionable methods of two police sergeants, two hoodlums are convicted for a robbery in which a patrolman was seriously injured. Years later, one of the two cops gets on the trail of the real culprits. To enforce justice, he makes himself unpopular with his department and his colleague, who want to cover up the embarrassing mistake
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.
Touch of Evil
When a car bomb explodes on the American side of the U.S./Mexico border, Mexican drug enforcement agent Miguel Vargas begins his investigation, along with American police captain Hank Quinlan. When Vargas begins to suspect that Quinlan and his shady partner, Menzies, are planting evidence to frame an innocent man, his investigations into their possible corruption quickly put himself and his new bride, Susie, in jeopardy.
Filmography
as Henry Ritter
as Abner (voice)
as Buck Stevens
as Mart Howe
as Sam Balaam
as Judge Richard Lloyd
as Grandpa Flint
as Captain Farnsworth
as Sheriff Pratt
as Emmett Rivers
as Buffalo Bill Cody
as Chance Wayne
as Vice President Dale Burden
as Reader (voice)
as Buck McCoy (voice)
as Sam McCloud
as Sheriff Ben Harlen
as Self
as Dr. Buck James
as Jack Duggan
as Tom Miller
as Mr. Wyshner
as Wally Johnson
as Rear Adm. Thomas Mallory
as Eddie Gant
as Phillip
as Aaron Danner
as Lacy Fletcher
as Dr. Samuel A. Mudd
as Elroy 'Bud' Burkhardt
as Det. Sgt. Daniel Stone
as Daniel Ellis Stone
as Sgt. Ted Bentley
as Charles Bates
as Prof. Benjamin Fuller
as Col. Jason Forrest
as R.J. Poteet
as Gable McQueen
as Donald Halston
as Self - Guest
as Neil Glynn
as Deke Chambers
as Lonnie McAfee
as Abraham Lincoln
as David Mann
as Lt. Joe Hardy
as Lincoln Palmer
as Self
as Erwin Ward
as Sam McCloud
as Self
as Chip Corbett
as Walter Grayson
as Tom Wedloe
as Tom Wedloe
as George Tucker, the Sundown Kid
as Hoffman
as Willard Grange
as Noah
as Self
as Self - Co-Host
as Self
as Wayne Wandemeir
as Andy Lowe
as Adam Grant
as Mirador Motel Night Manager
as Hank
as Charles Cavender
as Chester
as Maj. Carlisle
as John Brown Jr.
as Sheriff Clyde Gibbons
as Steve Maclyn
as Capt. R.A. Lohrman
as Ranger clerk
as Pino
as Tennessean (uncredited)
as Menguito
as Frank Durling
as Julian Contant
as Matt Jessup
as Jim Clements
as Dandy Taylor
as Russ Camp
as Self