Felton Perry
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 11, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Active Years
- 1967–2023 (57 Years)
- Total Credits
- 72 credits in database
Biography
Felton Perry is a retired American actor and writer who was born on September 11, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is known for his work in film, having accumulated seventy known acting credits. Among his most notable roles are Deputy Obrah Eaker in the 1973 film Walking Tall and Inspector Early Smith in the 1973 film Magnum Force, which is the second installment in the Dirty Harry series. He is also well known for portraying Donald Johnson, an executive at the corporation Omni Consumer Products, in the 1987 science fiction movie RoboCop. Perry subsequently reprised the role of Johnson in the sequels RoboCop 2 in 1990 and RoboCop 3 in 1993.
Career overview
Felton Perry is a retired American actor born on September 11, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois. He is recognized for his work in film, having established notable roles in cinema during the 1970s and 1980s. Among his prominent early appearances are his roles as Deputy Obrah Eaker in the 1973 film Walking Tall and as Inspector Early Smith in the 1973 film Magnum Force, which is the second film in the Dirty Harry series.
In addition to these appearances, Perry is well known for his role as Donald Johnson, an executive at the corporation Omni Consumer Products, in the 1987 science fiction film RoboCop. He later reprised this character in the sequels RoboCop 2, released in 1990, and RoboCop 3, released in 1993. Throughout his career, Perry has accumulated numerous known acting credits across film and television.
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Full Filmography
72 titles- RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop (2023) as Self
- Puppet Master: The Legacy (2003) as Dr. Carl Baker (Archive Footage)
- Strong Medicine (2000)
- The West Wing (1999) as Jerry
- The West Wing (1999) as Alcoholic Politician
- Judging Amy (1999) as Dr. Connelly
- Buck and the Magic Bracelet (1999) as Shanka
- Sports Night (1998) as Man
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) as Captain (segment "Firestation 32")
- Dark Breed (1997) as Powell
- The Pretender (1996) as Buddy
- The Sweeper (1996) as Foster
- Derby (1995) as Jessup
- Dumb and Dumber (1994) as Detective Dale
- Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills (1994) as Calabasas Teacher
- The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993) as Sheriff Bumper
- RoboCop 3 (1993) as Johnson
- Puppet Master 4 (1993) as Dr. Carl Baker
- The American Clock (1993) as Clarence
- Percy & Thunder (1993) as Wailing Man
- Relentless 3 (1993) as Detective Ziskie
- Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992) as Mr. Foster
- Human Target (1992)
- Talent for the Game (1991) as Fred
- Perfume (1991) as Freddy
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Lester
- RoboCop 2 (1990) as Donald Johnson
- Daughter of the Streets (1990) as Captain Towers
- Checking Out (1988) as Dr. Duffin
- RoboCop (1987) as Johnson
- Hooperman (1987) as Inspector Clarence McNeil
- Weeds (1987) as Associate Warden
- L.A. Law (1986) as Detective Lester Tuttle
- Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986) as Al
- 227 (1985)
- The Atlanta Child Murders (1985) as Rev. Avery
- Seduced (1985) as Randall Perkins
- Automan (1983)
- Cagney & Lacey (1982) as Earl Covay
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- The Ordeal of Patty Hearst (1979) as Cinque
- The Runaways (1978)
- The Critical List (1978) as Dr. Hill
- Mean Dog Blues (1978) as Jake Turner
- Hunters of the Reef (1978) as Winston L.T. St. Andrew
- No Prince for My Cinderella (1978) as Willie
- The City (1977) as Dr. Hank Cullen
- Sudden Death (1977) as Wyatt Spain
- Kate McShane (1975) as J.D.
- The Towering Inferno (1974) as Scott
- The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat (1974) as (voice)
- Barnaby Jones (1973) as Alexander Street
- Police Story (1973)
- Magnum Force (1973) as Insp. Early Smith
- Walking Tall (1973) as Obra Eaker
- Jigsaw (1972) as Cab Driver
- Cool Million (1972)
- Cool Million (1972) as Tony Baylor
- Night Call Nurses (1972) as Jude
- Here Comes the Judge (1972)
- Brute Corps (1971) as Hill
- The Partridge Family (1970) as Airport Clerk
- Nanny and the Professor (1970)
- Matt Lincoln (1970)
- Dial Hot Line (1970) as Jimmy
- Medical Center (1969)
- Adam-12 (1968) as Cleotis James
- Adam-12 (1968) as Floyd Sinclair
- Here Come the Brides (1968)
- Ironside (1967)
- Mannix (1967)
- At Face Value as Duke
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Felton Perry best known for?
Felton Perry is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Puppet Master: The Legacy (2003), Strong Medicine (2000), The Bridges of Madison County (1995), The Bridges of Madison County (1995).
When and where was Felton Perry born?
Felton Perry was born on September 11, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Felton Perry have?
Felton Perry has accumulated over 72 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1967 to 2023.
What is Felton Perry's background in cinema and television?
Felton Perry is a retired American actor and writer who was born on September 11, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is known for his work in film, having accumulated seventy known acting credits. Among his most notable roles are Deputy Obrah Eaker in the 1973 film Walking Tall and Inspector Early Smith in the 1973 fi...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The West Wing (1999) as Jerry — aged about 53
- The West Wing (1999) as Alcoholic Politician — aged about 53
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Lester — aged about 44
- Automan (1983) — aged about 37
- Hill Street Blues (1981) — aged about 35
- Judging Amy (1999) as Dr. Connelly — aged about 53
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