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Buck Young

Acting Born Aug 12, 1920 Died Feb 9, 2000 Winchester, Virginia, USA 103 credits
103
Total Credits
1953–1989
37 Years Career Span
71
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Buck Young works in acting. Born August 12, 1920 in Winchester, Virginia, USA. Died February 9, 2000. Archytele tracks 103 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

Tarzan in Manhattan
Last ResortWho Is Julia?
MacGyverMacGyverGidget's Summer Reunion
Highway to HeavenBrothersBlue ThunderSam's Son
I Take These Men
T. J. HookerMatt HoustonDeath Wish IIRehearsal for Murder
Hill Street BluesSimon & SimonThe Killing of Randy WebsterStand by Your ManGolden Gate
The Jayne Mansfield StoryThe Georgia PeachesFun and GamesThe Night the Bridge Fell DownThe $5.20 an Hour Dream
Buck Rogers in the 25th CenturyThe Lady in Red
DallasSamThe Magic of LassieThe New Adventures of HeidiThe Millionaire
Lou GrantThe Incredible HulkThe Incredible HulkClawsMayday at 40,000 Feet
Charlie's AngelsQuincy, M.E.Look What's Happened to Rosemary's BabyThe Wackiest Wagon Train in the West
Wonder WomanSky Hei$tLepkeMitchellKatherine
KojakPolice StoryBreezyThe Stranger
M*A*S*HM*A*S*HThe Streets of San Francisco
ColumboColumboCannonThey Call It MurderThe Late Liz
Adam-12The Mod SquadLancerThe Bamboo Saucer
IronsideThe Young Warriors
Not With My Wife, You Don't!
Hogan's HeroesHogan's HeroesThe F.B.I.The F.B.I.The F.B.I.
Daniel BooneGomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
The FugitiveThe FugitiveThe FugitiveThe Fugitive
The Virginian
The Andy Griffith ShowMy Three Sons
The RebelNot for Hire
Bat Masterson
Have Gun, Will TravelOfficial Detective
U.S. Marshall
The Life and Legend of Wyatt EarpHighway PatrolGunsmokeGunsmokeGunsmoke
Lassie

Full Filmography

103 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Buck Young best known for?

Buck Young is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including MacGyver (1985), MacGyver (1985), Gidget's Summer Reunion (1985), Joint Security Area (2000).

When and where was Buck Young born?

Buck Young was born on August 12, 1920 in Winchester, Virginia, USA. They passed away on February 9, 2000.

How many credits does Buck Young have?

Buck Young has accumulated over 103 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 1989.

What is Buck Young's background in cinema and television?

John Otto "Buck" Young (April 12, 1920 – February 9, 2000) was an American actor who played the role as Sergeant Whipple on the Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. TV series, and Deputy Joe Watson on The Andy Griffith Show. In 1944, during World War II, Young was drafted into the US Army Air Forces. He married actress Peggy Stewart ...

Buck Young by the numbers

103credits
40films
63TV series
1953–1989active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Columbo (1971) as Guest at Wake — aged about 50
  • Columbo (1971) as Guard — aged about 50
  • M*A*S*H (1972) as Dan — aged about 51
  • M*A*S*H (1972) as O'Brien — aged about 51
  • U.S. Marshall (1956) as Deputy Johnson — aged about 35
  • MacGyver (1985) as Carl Jenkins — aged about 64

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