David Huddleston
Acting Born Sep 17, 1930 Died Aug 2, 2016 Vinton, Virginia, USA 130 credits
Biography
David Huddleston was an American actor born on September 17, 1930, in Vinton, Virginia, USA. He had a prolific television career and appeared in numerous films. Huddleston was a nominee for an Emmy Award. He is known for his work in films such as Rio Lobo, Blazing Saddles, Crime Busters, Santa Claus: The Movie, and The Big Lebowski. Huddleston passed away on August 2, 2016, at the age of 85. Throughout his career, he accumulated 123 known credits.
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Career overview
David Huddleston was an American actor with a prolific television career. He appeared in numerous films, showcasing his versatility as a performer. Huddleston's filmography includes a range of genres and titles, demonstrating his ability to adapt to various roles.
Huddleston's film career spanned multiple projects, including Rio Lobo, Blazing Saddles, Crime Busters, Santa Claus: The Movie, and The Big Lebowski. These titles indicate his involvement in a variety of film genres, from westerns to comedies. His extensive filmography suggests a dedicated and accomplished actor.
Throughout his career, Huddleston received recognition for his performances, including an Emmy Award nomination. This nomination acknowledges his talent and dedication to his craft. As an actor, Huddleston demonstrated a range of abilities, appearing in multiple films and contributing to a diverse range of genres. His body of work reflects his commitment to acting and his ability to adapt to various roles.
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Frequent co-stars
Strother Martin
3 shared titles
Robert Donner
3 shared titles
Jeff Bridges
2 shared titles
Albert Salmi
2 shared titles
Lucille Benson
2 shared titles
Burton Gilliam
2 shared titles
Dom DeLuise
2 shared titles
James Stewart
2 shared titles
Ronnie Claire Edwards
2 shared titles
Eddie Albert
2 shared titles
Career timeline
Locker 13
A Very Sunny ChristmasSaving Grace B. Jones
Andy Barker, P.I.Postal
Jericho
It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaThe Producers
Gilmore Girls
The West WingJudging Amy
The Wild ThornberrysThe Wild ThornberrysThe Big LebowskiL.A. Doctors
The PracticeThe Man Next Door
Joe's Apartment
The Naked TruthSomething to Talk About
Walker, Texas RangerLife with Mikey
Lucky LukeJames Cagney: Top of the World
In a Child's Name
The Nutt HouseMargaret Bourke-White
The Wonder YearsFranticThe Tracker
Star Trek: The Next GenerationJ.J. Starbuck
Our House · DirectorBlacke's MagicWhen the Bough BreaksSpot Marks the X
Santa Claus: The MovieFinnegan Begin AgainSanta Claus: The Making of the Movie
Murder, She WroteThe Act
Go for ItM.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers
Amy and the AngelComputercide
Family ReunionThe Oklahoma City DollsFamily Reunion
Magnum, P.I.Smokey and the Bandit IIGorp
BensonSupertrainHizzonnerHizzonner · Producer
Vega$KazZero to SixtyKate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid
Crime BustersCapricorn OneThe World's Greatest LoverThe GreatestThe Kallikaks
Charlie's AngelsGood HeavensThe PracticeOnce an EagleSpencer's Pilots
BronkBreakheart Pass
The Rockford FilesPolice WomanPetrocelliBlazing SaddlesPaper Moon
Full filmography
- Locker 13 (2014) as Floyd Marley
- A Very Sunny Christmas (2009) as Eugene Hamilton
- Saving Grace B. Jones (2009) as Radio Announcer (voice)
- Andy Barker, P.I. (2007) as George Bender
- Postal (2007) as Peter
- Jericho (2006) as E.J. Green
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) as Eugene Hamilton
- The Producers (2005) as Judge
- Gilmore Girls (2000) as Harry Porter
- The West Wing (1999) as Max Lobell
- Judging Amy (1999) as L. Barton Connelly
- The Wild Thornberrys (1998) as Sea Tortoise (voice)
- The Wild Thornberrys (1998) as Tlingit Elder (voice)
- The Big Lebowski (1998) as The Big Lebowski
- L.A. Doctors (1998) as Irving Gerken
- The Practice (1997) as Judge Richard Bender
- The Man Next Door (1997) as Sheriff Dawkins
- Joe's Apartment (1996) as P.I. Smith
- The Naked Truth (1995) as Ulysses
- Something to Talk About (1995) as Jack "Mad Dog" Pierce (uncredited)
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Ferris Clayton
- Life with Mikey (1993) as Herr Corcoran
- Lucky Luke (1992) as Ben Landon
- James Cagney: Top of the World (1992) as Self
- In a Child's Name (1991) as Zach Taylor
- The Nutt House (1989) as Big Jake
- Margaret Bourke-White (1989) as Remis
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Grandpa Arnold
- Frantic (1988) as Peter
- The Tracker (1988) as Lane Crawford
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as The Conductor
- J.J. Starbuck (1987)
- Our House (1986) Director
- Blacke's Magic (1986) as Edgar Sheridan
- When the Bough Breaks (1986) as Vicar McCaffrey
- Spot Marks the X (1986) as Doc Ross
- Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) as Santa Claus
- Finnegan Begin Again (1985) as Jack Archer
- Santa Claus: The Making of the Movie (1985) as Santa Claus
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Sheriff Ed Ten Eyck
- The Act (1984) as Corky
- Go for It (1983) as Tiger
- M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (1983) as Steve Blankenship
- Amy and the Angel (1982) as Edgar Watson
- Computercide (1982) as Chief Sorrenson
- Family Reunion (1981) as Sen. Chester Winfield
- The Oklahoma City Dolls (1981) as J.D. Hines
- Family Reunion (1981) as Sen. Chester Winfield
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Frank Peterson
- Smokey and the Bandit II (1980) as John Conn
- Gorp (1980) as Walrus
- Benson (1979)
- Supertrain (1979) as Elroy 'Duke' Burnside
- Hizzonner (1979) as Mayor Cooper
- Hizzonner (1979) Producer
- Vega$ (1978)
- Kaz (1978)
- Zero to Sixty (1978) as Harold Finch
- Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid (1978) as Sheriff
- Crime Busters (1977) as Captain McBride
- Capricorn One (1977) as Hollis Peaker
- The World's Greatest Lover (1977) as Bakery Owner
- The Greatest (1977) as Cruikshank
- The Kallikaks (1977)
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Sheriff Clint
- Good Heavens (1976)
- The Practice (1976)
- Once an Eagle (1976) as Earl Preis
- Spencer's Pilots (1976)
- Shark Kill (1976) as Bearde
- Sherlock Holmes in New York (1976) as Inspector Lafferty NYPD
- Bronk (1975)
- Breakheart Pass (1975) as Dr. Molyneux
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Sherm
- Police Woman (1974)
- Petrocelli (1974) as Lieutenant Ponce
- Blazing Saddles (1974) as Olson Johnson
- Paper Moon (1974)
- McQ (1974) as Pinky
- Billy Two Hats (1974) as Copeland
- Nightmare Honeymoon (1974) as Pete Carroll aka Barnett
- The Gun and the Pulpit (1974) as Mr. Ross
- The Klansman (1974) as Mayor Hardy Riddle
- Heatwave! (1974) as Arnold Brady
- Hawkins (1973) as Joseph Harrelson
- The Snoop Sisters (1973) as Arwin Shanks
- Tenafly (1973) as Lieutenant Sam Church
- Country Blue (1973) as Angus Wages
- Brock's Last Case (1973) as Jack Dawson
- The Waltons (1972)
- Emergency! (1972)
- Sanford and Son (1972)
- The Rookies (1972)
- The Sixth Sense (1972)
- Temperatures Rising (1972) as Charlie Brings
- Bad Company (1972) as Big Joe
- Kung Fu (1972) as Shelby Cross
- Kung Fu (1972) as Nathaniel
- Columbo (1971) as Mayor
- Cannon (1971) as Jimmy Winters
- McMillan & Wife (1971)
- The Partners (1971)
- Fools' Parade (1971) as Homer Grindstaff
- Something Big (1971) as Malachi Morton
- Brian's Song (1971) as Ed McCaskey
- The Priest Killer (1971) as Harrison Davis
- The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (1971) as Sheriff Ep Bridges
- Sarge: The Badge or the Cross (1971) as Tyler
- Suddenly Single (1971) as Bennie
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970) as Freddy
- Rio Lobo (1970) as Dr. Ivor Jones
- Norwood (1970) as Uncle Lonnie
- Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo (1970) as Self
- Room 222 (1969)
- Then Came Bronson (1969) as Bear Hudson
- Slaves (1969) as Holland
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Vincent Rhoads
- Adam-12 (1968) as Station Attendant
- A Lovely Way to Die (1968) as Man in Bar (uncredited)
- Ironside (1967)
- Bewitched (1964)
- Black Like Me (1964)
- All the Way Home (1963) as Small Part (uncredited)
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Bonanza (1959) as Doc Scully
- Bonanza (1959) as Myles Johnson
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Arno
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Dad Goodpastor
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Asa
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Emmett Cassinger