Ramon Bieri
Acting
Biography
Ramon Bieri (born June 16, 1929) was an American actor. A heavy-set character actor, his typical screen personae tended to be gruff westerners, irate cops and hard-boiled gangsters. Bieri was decorated Korean War veteran who began his stage career in 1954, appearing both on and off-Broadway (notably in 'Death of a Salesman' in 1975). In later years he acted with the ensemble of San Diego's Old Globe Theatre (notably, as the tough captain in 'Mr. Roberts', 1995). On screen, he made his television debut in 1962 as a bit part player; he went on to have a prolific career as guest star in television shows throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Bieri also starred in his own short-lived NBC sitcom, Joe's World (1979), as a Detroit house painter with five kids and assorted problems. He had roles in notable films such as Badlands (1973), The Conversation (1974), Sorcerer (1977), and Reds (1981). In private life, he was said to have been a keen fisherman and sailor. Bieri died in May 2001 in Woodland Hills from cancer at the age of 71.
Born: June 16, 1929
Place of Birth: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Known For
A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
One of the most moving stories in the annals of sports is presented in this true drama documenting the love affair of baseball immortal Lou Gehrig and his wife Eleanor. Their romance spans the time period from his days of glory with Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees to his unsuccessful battle with an incurable disease. As the story begins, the talented but shy Gehrig is already a popular Yankee slugger when he meets the outgoing Eleanor. Their romance begins hesitantly, but blossoms as they exchange letters while Gehrig is on the road with the team. However, Gehrig's possessive mother becomes a formidable obstacle, first to their marriage and later to their happiness. But their love for one another proves triumphant. In the midst of their happiness, when Gehrig is at the peak of his career, he learns that he is suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The courage and dignity exhibited by the Gehrigs during this crisis make this a powerful, memorable film.
Banacek
Banacek is an American detective TV series starring George Peppard that aired on the NBC network from 1972 to 1974. The series was part of the rotating NBC Wednesday Mystery Movie anthology. It alternated in its time slot with several other shows but was the only one to last beyond its first season.
The Gun
The odyssey of an American handgun and the dramatic way it reshapes the lives of its various owners.
Little House on the Prairie
When the big woods of Wisconsin becomes a difficult spot for hunting, Charles Ingalls reluctantly decides to move his family, pioneering west. Their life on the farm in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, in the 1870s and 1880s is full of adventure, tragedy, and triumph. Based on the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
ER
ER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by the dedicated physicians and staff of its overburdened emergency room.
The Twilight Zone
This 1980s revival of the classic sci-fi series features a similar style to the original anthology series. Each episode tells a tale (sometimes two or three) rooted in horror or suspense, often with a surprising twist at the end. Episodes usually feature elements of drama and comedy.
Kung Fu
The adventures of a Shaolin Monk as he wanders the American West armed only with his skill in Kung Fu.
Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible is an American television series that was created and initially produced by Bruce Geller. It chronicles the missions of a team of secret government agents known as the Impossible Missions Force. In the first season, the team is led by Dan Briggs, played by Steven Hill; Jim Phelps, played by Peter Graves, takes charge for the remaining seasons. A hallmark of the series shows Briggs or Phelps receiving his instructions on a recording that then self-destructs, followed by the theme music composed by Lalo Schifrin. The series aired on the CBS network from September 1966 to March 1973, then returned to television for two seasons on ABC, from 1988 to 1990, retaining only Graves in the cast. It later inspired a popular series of theatrical motion pictures starring Tom Cruise, beginning in 1996.
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Kolchak: The Night Stalker is an American television series that aired on ABC during the 1974–1975 season. It featured a fictional Chicago newspaper reporter who investigated mysterious crimes with unlikely causes, particularly those that law enforcement authorities would not follow up. These often involved the supernatural or even science fiction, including fantastic creatures.
The Rockford Files
Cranky but likable L.A. PI Jim Rockford pulls no punches (but takes plenty of them). An ex-con sent to the slammer for a crime he didn't commit, Rockford takes on cases others don't want, aided by his tough old man, his lawyer girlfriend and some shady associates from his past.
Filmography
as Witness
as James Holley
as Monte Drake
as Mr. Bartok
as Howard
as Judge John J. Sirica
as Eli Diamond
as Quintana
as Chuck Horn
as Vernon Weeks
as Oscar Kohlmeyer
as (segment "Shadow Play")
as Pa Donnely
as Pat Phillips
as Capt. Frank Browning
as Nick Zavakis
as Charlie Coster
as Mr. Pearson
as Gene Galecki
as Al Farland
as 'Acid' John Byrock
as Insp. Cory McFadden
as Police Chief
as Leo Crown
as Elijah Crow
as Mayor John P. Littlefield
as Mr. Kutzreba
as Police Captain Frank Browning
as Henry Quist
as Dr. Gilbert
as Commissioner Bergstrom
as Mr. Jones
as Sheriff Ambrose
as Babe Ruth
as Corlette
as Sgt. Yost
as Daniel Meehan
as General Sheridan
as Malcolm
as Yanos Barzak
as Jake Garfield
as Bo Rile
as Ben
as Jack Gaynor
as Captain McCardle
as Walt Kelsy
as Captain Joe Baker
as Sheriff Homer Prouty
as Liam O'Neill
as Craig Willeman
as Man at Party (uncredited)
as Walter O'Malley
as Cato
as Deputy Tottif
as Lt. Phil Corcoran
as Lt. Hager
as Mishani
as John Bates
as Skowlownowski
as John Hargroves
as Jack Ferguson
as Cutler
as Orly Ball
as Major Manchek
as Chief Dewey
as Mr. Grisbee
as Brown
as Roosevelt Dekker
as Michael Briggs
as Peters
as Carl Meiss
as Frank Clausen
as Colonel Rodriguez
as Colonel Jaroslav Sardner
as Steiner
as Hanker
as Jonas Holt
as Forbes
as Jarvis
as John Sontag
as Doyle
as Musgrove
as Big Thicket