Donnelly Rhodes
Biography
Donnelly Rhodes was a Canadian actor born on December 4, 1937, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He had a career spanning numerous American television and film credits. In Canada, he was well-known for his roles in the CBC TV series Danger Bay, Sidestreet, and Da Vinci's Inquest. He also appeared in the American television series Soap, The Young and the Restless, and Battlestar Galactica. Rhodes had a total of 114 known credits in his acting career. He passed away on January 8, 2018, at the age of 80.
Career overview
Donnelly Rhodes was a Canadian actor with a significant body of work in both American and Canadian television and film. He was known to American audiences for his roles in several notable series. One of his most recognizable roles was as a character in the soap opera spoof Soap.
In Canada, Rhodes was a well-established figure, particularly in television. He appeared in several long-running series, including Danger Bay and Sidestreet. He also had a notable role in the series Da Vinci's Inquest, playing the character Leo. Rhodes' work in Canadian television spanned multiple decades, showcasing his versatility and range as an actor.
Rhodes' acting credits also included a role in the science fiction series Battlestar Galactica. He appeared in numerous other television shows and films, with a total of 114 known credits to his name. Throughout his career, Rhodes demonstrated his ability to adapt to a wide range of roles and genres, earning him recognition and respect within the acting community.
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- DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016) as Agent Smith
- The Flash (2014) as Agent Smith
- Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story (2013) as NHL Lawyer
- Arctic Air (2012) as Virgil Haggard
- The 12 Disasters of Christmas (2012) as Grant
- Barricade (2012)
- Iron Invader (2011) as Earl
- Marley & Me: The Puppy Years (2011) as Grogan
- Human Target (2010) as Guerrero's Friend
- TRON: Legacy (2010) as Grandpa Flynn
- Ramona and Beezus (2010) as Crusty Photographer
- Hunt to Kill (2010) as Sheriff Westlake
- Goblin (2010) as Charlie Glover
- Damage (2009) as Deacon
- Riddles of the Sphinx (2008) as Thomas
- Beyond Loch Ness (2008) as Uncle Sean
- Gym Teacher: The Movie (2008) as Mr. Darkburger
- Heartland (2007) as Eli Stark
- Psych (2006) as Horace Leland
- Past Tense (2006) as Captain Murphy
- Supernatural (2005) as Mr. Shaw
- Supernatural (2005) as Father Simon
- Battlestar Galactica (2004) as Dr. Sherman Cottle
- The Collector (2004)
- Century City (2004) as Jason Sisto
- Life As We Know It (2004) as Principal Schaffer
- A Tale of Two Wives (2003) as Frank
- The Dead Zone (2002) as Colonel Burt Halsey
- American Dreams (2002) as Father Hayden
- Snow Dogs (2002) as Race Official #1
- Pressure (2002) as Sheriff Cooper
- Smallville (2001) as Milash
- Touched by a Killer (2001) as Bernie Gordon
- Personally Yours (2000) as Burt
- Hope Island (1999) as Jake Mitchum
- Roswell: The Aliens Attack (1999) as Tyler
- Murder on Shadow Mountain (1999)
- Miracle on the 17th Green (1999)
- Da Vinci's Inquest (1998)
- Da Vinci's Inquest (1998) Director
- The Crow: Stairway to Heaven (1998)
- Big and Hairy (1998) as Ludlow Bumstock
- The Stepsister (1997) as Professor Jeffrey Thurston
- Indefensible: The Truth About Edward Brannigan (1997) as Jack Bailey
- Millennium (1996) as Peter Dumont
- Millennium (1996) as Sherif Fritz Neuenschwander
- The Sentinel (1996) as Dominik Lazar
- Shadow of a Doubt (1996) as Williams
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Senator
- The Outer Limits (1995) as General James Eiger
- Sliders (1995) as Ben Greenfeld
- Urban Safari (1995) as Harry
- When the Vows Break (1995) as Gene
- Viper (1994) as John Lazenby
- The X-Files (1993) as Jim Parker
- The X-Files (1993) as General Francis
- The Heights (1992) as Harry Abramowitz
- Dirty Work (1992) as Det. Grissom
- Showdown at Williams Creek (1991)
- The Penthouse (1989) as Lt. Valeri
- Empty Nest (1988) as Leonard
- After the Promise (1987) as Dr. Northfield
- Dalton: Code of Vengeance II (1986) as Maj. Bennett
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Jake Smollens
- Danger Bay (1985) as Dr. Grant 'Doc' Roberts
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Ed Bellamy
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Ned Jenks
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as William Mahaffy
- Airwolf (1984) as Tony Santini
- Double Trouble (1984) as Art Foster
- Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac (1984) as Arland Williams
- The Hitchhiker (1983) as Herb Mason
- Amanda's (1983)
- Cheers (1982) as Leo
- Report to Murphy (1982)
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as Judge Paul Grogan
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as Judge Paul Grogan (uncredited)
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Wilson Arthur MacLeish
- Oh! Heavenly Dog (1980) as Montanero
- The Facts of Life (1979)
- Taxi (1978) as Angelo Banta
- Drága kisfiam! (1978)
- Soap (1977) as Dutch Leitner
- Alice (1976)
- Goldenrod (1976) as Keno
- For the Record (1976)
- Dead on Target (1976) as LaQude
- Baretta (1975)
- Switch (1975) as Keolian
- Wonder Woman (1975) as Ward Selkirk
- Sidestreet (1975) as Sgt Nick Raitt
- Police Story (1973) as Detective Bob Puller
- The Starlost (1973) as Roloff
- The Neptune Factor (1973) as Diver Bob Cousins
- The Hard Part Begins (1973) as Jim King
- The Shadow of a Gunman (1972) as Soldier
- The Vendors (1970) as Browning
- Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969) as Paul Daniels
- Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) as Macon
- Change of Mind (1969) as Roger Morrow
- Here Come the Brides (1968)
- The Smugglers (1968) as Antoine Cirret
- Ironside (1967) as Joe Varona
- Mannix (1967) as Ramon Verona
- Cimarron Strip (1967)
- Custer (1967)
- Gunfight in Abilene (1967) as Joe Slade
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Raymond Barret
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Lou Merrick
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Joel Morgan
- Tarzan (1966)
- The Wild Wild West (1965) as Captain Dansby
- The Wild Wild West (1965) as Captain Zaboff
- Run for Your Life (1965) as Harry Blunt
- Run for Your Life (1965) as Collier Johnson
- Laredo (1965)
- Theatre 625 (1964) as David
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Matt Braid
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Jim Pitts
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Mark
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as John Cochran
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as James Bellington
- The Virginian (1962) as Ben Colby
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Chris McKenna
- Hazel (1961) as Joe
- Mister Ed (1961) as The Guard
- Bonanza (1959) as Little Henchman
- Bonanza (1959) as Latigo
- Maverick (1957) as Cain
- Cheyenne (1955) as Whoopie