Charles Dierkop
Biography
Charles Richard Dierkop was an American actor born on September 11, 1936, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA. He was also known as Charl. His acting career included ninety-eight known credits. Among his recognized work are appearances in the television series Police Woman and the feature films The Sting, released in 1973, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, released in 1969, and Silent Night, Deadly Night, released in 1984. He was previously married to Joan F. Addis. Charles Dierkop passed away on February 25, 2024, at the age of eighty-seven.
Career overview
Charles Richard Dierkop was an American actor born on September 11, 1936, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Throughout his career, he accumulated 98 known credits in acting across film and television. His work spanned several decades, encompassing prominent appearances in both movies and television series.
Among his notable credits are the feature films Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, released in 1969, and The Sting, released in 1973. He also appeared in the 1984 film Silent Night, Deadly Night and worked in television, including his role in the television series Police Woman.
Dierkop passed away on February 25, 2024, at the age of 87. Prior to his death, he was previously married to Joan F. Addis. His extensive body of work as an actor left a documented record within the entertainment industry as noted across his numerous film and television credits.
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118 titles- Heaven & Hell (2018) as Bank Robber
- The Midnighters (2017) as Louie
- Forget Me Not (2009) as Foreman Pete
- Railroad to Hell: A Chinaman's Chance (2008) as Dr. Sawyer
- Mystery Woman: Wild West Mystery (2006) as Zeke Foster
- Murder on the Yellow Brick Road (2005) as Redwood
- James Dean (2001) as Groundsman
- Superguy: Behind the Cape (2000) as Sam Trent
- Merchants of Venus (1998) as Carl
- Invisible Dad (1998) as Mr. Weiderman
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) as Roy Bean (segment "The Card Game")
- Too Fast Too Young (1996) as Business Man
- ER (1994) as Collins
- Maverick (1994) as Riverboat Poker Player (uncredited)
- Roots of Evil (1992) as Collins
- Under Crystal Lake (1990) as Waldo
- Hard Time on Planet Earth (1989) as Fan #1
- Blood Red (1989) as Cooper
- Nerds of a Feather (1989) as Biker Ben
- Liberty & Bash (1989) as Mr. B
- Messenger of Death (1988) as Orville Beecham
- Grotesque (1988) as Matson
- Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 (1987) as Killer Santa (archive footage)
- Code Name: Zebra (1987) as Crazy
- Banzai Runner (1987) as Traven
- Death Feud (1987) as Boat Gunman
- MacGyver (1985) as Mo Nimitz
- Hell Town (1985)
- Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) as Killer Santa
- The Fix (1984) as Hawkeye
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Mickey Dowd
- Matt Houston (1982) as Choo Choo
- Matt Houston (1982) as Viney
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- Simon & Simon (1981) as Al Pacheco
- Texas Lightning (1981) as Walt
- Freebie and the Bean (1980)
- The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo (1979) as Doctor Doom
- Star Virgin (1979) as Igor
- Vega$ (1978) as Lenny
- The Deerslayer (1978) as Hurry Harry March
- CHiPs (1977) as Mouse
- Captains Courageous (1977) as Tom Platt
- Messiah of Evil (1975) as Gas Attendant
- Police Woman (1974) as Det. Pete Royster
- Tight as a Drum (1974) as Hood
- Death Is a Bad Trip (1974) as Charlie
- Police Headquarters (1974) as Investigator William Hennessey
- Kojak (1973)
- Kojak (1973) as DeLuca
- Police Story (1973)
- Police Story (1973) as Dave Rawlins
- The Sting (1973) as Floyd (Bodyguard)
- Female Artillery (1973) as Sam
- The Student Teachers (1973) as (uncredited)
- Kung Fu (1972) as Traphagen
- The Hot Box (1972) as Journalist Garcia / Major Dubay
- Cannon (1971) as Keegan
- Alias Smith and Jones (1971)
- Alias Smith and Jones (1971) as Shields
- Nichols (1971) as Nose
- Bearcats! (1971) as Pistolero
- City Beneath the Sea (1971) as Quinn
- Angels Hard as They Come (1971) as General
- The Face of Fear (1971) as Patsy Fain
- Lock, Stock and Barrel (1971) as Cpl. Fowler
- Pound (1970) as Airdale
- Love, American Style (1969) as Gus
- Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) as Flat Nose Curry
- Adam-12 (1968) as Janney
- Land of the Giants (1968) as Arthur Kamber
- It Takes a Thief (1968) as Radko
- Lancer (1968)
- The Outcasts (1968)
- The Sweet Ride (1968) as Mr. Clean
- El juicio (1968) as Smitty
- Ironside (1967) as Palo
- Mannix (1967)
- Mannix (1967) as Frank Gillis
- Mannix (1967) as Makuta / John Marrish
- The High Chaparral (1967) as Slim
- Cimarron Strip (1967) as Smitty
- Captain Nice (1967) as Bank robber (uncredited)
- Mr. Terrific (1967) as Tiger
- Custer (1967)
- The St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1967) as Salvanti
- Gunn (1967) as Lazlo Joyce
- Star Trek (1966) as Morla
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Richie
- Batman (1966) as Dustbag
- The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. (1966) as Iago Susich
- Run, Buddy, Run (1966)
- Summer Fun (1966)
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Nick Irish
- Lost in Space (1965) as Horned Mutant
- The Pawnbroker (1965) as Robinson
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Dumas
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Dokker
- Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964) as Left-Handed Man
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Adolph
- The Hustler (1961) as Pool Room Hood (uncredited)
- Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1961) as Seaview Pilot (Uncredited)
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Larry
- Bonanza (1959) as Sawyer
- Bonanza (1959) as Nicholson
- Bonanza (1959) as Shorty
- Naked City (1958) as Tow Truck Driver (uncredited)
- Naked City (1958) as Arrest Suspect (uncredited)
- Naked City (1958) as Boy who Gets Beaten Up (uncredited)
- Naked City (1958) as Shushing man at concert (uncredited)
- Naked City (1958) as Hungarian in Rail Yard (uncredited)
- Naked City (1958) as Hood #1 (uncredited)
- Naked City (1958) as Hood (uncredited)
- Naked City (1958) as Registered Mail Clerk (uncredited)
- Naked City (1958) as Shag's Friend (uncredited)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Dan
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Silvee
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Barnett
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Charles Dierkop best known for?
Charles Dierkop is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Forget Me Not (2009), James Dean (2001), Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997), Lust, Caution (2007).
When and where was Charles Dierkop born?
Charles Dierkop was born on September 11, 1936 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA. They passed away on February 25, 2024.
How many credits does Charles Dierkop have?
Charles Dierkop has accumulated over 118 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2018.
What is Charles Dierkop's background in cinema and television?
Charles Richard Dierkop was an American actor born on September 11, 1936, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA. He was also known as Charl. His acting career included ninety-eight known credits. Among his recognized work are appearances in the television series Police Woman and the feature films The Sting, released in 1973, Bu...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Sting (1973) as Floyd (Bodyguard) — aged about 36
- Star Trek (1966) as Morla — aged about 29
- ER (1994) as Collins — aged about 57
- Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964) as Left-Handed Man — aged about 27
- MacGyver (1985) as Mo Nimitz — aged about 48
- Kung Fu (1972) as Traphagen — aged about 35
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