Dennis Fimple
Biography
Dennis Fimple was an American actor born on November 11, 1940, in Taft, California, U.S. He appeared in a variety of TV shows including Here Come the Brides, Petticoat Junction, Matt Houston, MAS*H, Centennial, Simon & Simon, Highway to Heaven, Sledge Hammer!, Knight Rider, Quantum Leap, and ER. He also had roles in films such as Truck Stop Women, The Apple Dumpling Gang, Mackintosh and T.J., Stay Hungry, King Kong, The Shadow of Chikara, Goin' South, The Wild Women of Chastity Gulch, and Maverick. Fimple's acting career spanned multiple genres and he shared the lead in Bootleggers and Creature from Black Lake. He passed away on August 23, 2002, at the age of 61.
Career overview
Dennis Fimple was an American actor who appeared in a variety of TV shows and films throughout his career. He had roles in TV series such as Here Come the Brides, Petticoat Junction, Matt Houston, MAS*H, Centennial, Simon & Simon, Highway to Heaven, Sledge Hammer!, Knight Rider, Quantum Leap, and ER. He also appeared in films like Truck Stop Women, The Apple Dumpling Gang, Mackintosh and T.J., Stay Hungry, King Kong, The Shadow of Chikara, Goin' South, The Wild Women of Chastity Gulch, and Maverick.
Fimple shared the lead in two films, Bootleggers and Creature from Black Lake. His acting career spanned multiple genres, including comedy, western, and action. He was known for his versatility and ability to take on a wide range of roles. Fimple's work in TV and film helped establish him as a character actor with a distinctive presence on screen.
Dennis Fimple's acting career was marked by his appearances in a variety of TV shows and films. He brought a unique energy to each role, earning him recognition within the industry. Fimple's contributions to TV and film continue to be remembered and appreciated by fans of his work.
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Full Filmography
83 titles- House of 1000 Corpses (2003) as Grandpa Hugo Firefly
- House of 1000 Corpses (2003) In Memory Of
- Fangs (2002)
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) as Daryl (segment "They Towed My Car")
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as Farmer
- Down Periscope (1996) as Fisherman
- ER (1994) as Dante
- Party of Five (1994) as Mechanic
- Weird Science (1994)
- Maverick (1994) as Stuttering
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Homeless Man
- The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993) as Gully Barton
- Harts of the West (1993) as Garral
- Death Falls (1991) as Griff
- My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys (1991) as Straw Hat
- The Giant of Thunder Mountain (1990) as Henderson (Townsman)
- A Family for Joe (1990) as Man at Mission Door
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Red Norton
- I Know My First Name Is Steven (1989) as Fred
- Once Upon a Texas Train (1988) as Telegrapher
- Hawken's Breed (1987) as Crowley
- Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Shy Eddie
- Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Informant
- Body Slam (1986) as Elmo
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as (segment "Welcome to Winfield")
- A Summer to Remember (1985) as Smitty
- Highway to Heaven (1984) as Joey Small
- Swing Shift (1984) as Rupert George
- The A-Team (1983) as Cates
- Automan (1983) as Taxi Driver
- Matt Houston (1982) as Bo
- The Wild Women of Chastity Gulch (1982) as Lamont
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- The Fall Guy (1981) as Renfro
- The Greatest American Hero (1981) as Deputy Kyle Kane
- Of Mice and Men (1981) as Whit
- The $5.20 an Hour Dream (1980) as Aiken
- B. J. and the Bear (1979)
- Roots: The Next Generations (1979) as Sheriff Duffy
- The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang (1979) as Blackface / Charlie Bright
- The Evictors (1979) as Mr. Bumford
- The Sky Trap (1979) as Wilks
- Battlestar Galactica (1978) as Duggy
- Goin' South (1978) as Hangman
- B.J. and the Bear (1978) as Second Deputy
- They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way (1978) as Lem
- Smokey and the Good Time Outlaws (1978) as The Salt Flat Kid
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) as Sergeant
- The Shadow of Chikara (1977) as Posey
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as George Bartlett
- King Kong (1976) as Sunfish
- Stay Hungry (1976) as Bubba
- Creature from Black Lake (1976) as Pahoo
- The Wackiest Wagon Train in the West (1976) as McGirk
- Young Pioneers (1976) as Man in Land Office
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Virgil
- S.W.A.T. (1975)
- The Apple Dumpling Gang (1975) as Rudy Hooks
- Mackintosh and T.J. (1975) as Schuster
- White House Madness (1975) as Bob Haldeman
- Winterhawk (1975) as Scoby
- You and Me (1975)
- Get Christie Love! (1974)
- Lincoln (1974) as Yarrow
- Truck Stop Women (1974) as Curly
- Honky Tonk (1974)
- Bootleggers (1974) as Dewey Crenshaw
- The Spectre of Edgar Allan Poe (1974) as Farron
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Sergeant 'Sparky' Pryor
- The Culpepper Cattle Co. (1972) as Wounded Man in Bar
- Kung Fu (1972) as Riley
- Gidget Gets Married (1972) as Policeman
- Alias Smith and Jones (1971)
- Alias Smith and Jones (1971) as Kyle
- Who Killed the Mysterious Mr. Foster? (1971) as Hotel clerk
- Summertree (1971) as Shelly
- Cactus in the Snow (1971) as Mr. Murray
- McCloud (1970)
- The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- The Doris Day Show (1968) as Herman Simpson
- Green Acres (1965) as Man
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964) as Virgil
- Petticoat Junction (1963) as Elwood
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dennis Fimple best known for?
Dennis Fimple is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including House of 1000 Corpses (2003), House of 1000 Corpses (2003), Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997), The Matrix Revolutions (2003).
When and where was Dennis Fimple born?
Dennis Fimple was born on November 11, 1940 in Taft, California, U.S.. They passed away on August 23, 2002.
How many credits does Dennis Fimple have?
Dennis Fimple has accumulated over 83 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2003.
What is Dennis Fimple's background in cinema and television?
Dennis Fimple was an American actor born on November 11, 1940, in Taft, California, U.S. He appeared in a variety of TV shows including Here Come the Brides, Petticoat Junction, Matt Houston, MAS*H, Centennial, Simon & Simon, Highway to Heaven, Sledge Hammer!, Knight Rider, Quantum Leap, and ER. He also had roles in fi...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Get Christie Love! (1974) — aged about 33
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Red Norton — aged about 48
- Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Shy Eddie — aged about 45
- Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Informant — aged about 45
- Lincoln (1974) as Yarrow — aged about 33
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Sergeant 'Sparky' Pryor — aged about 31
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