Lewis Arquette
Biography
Lewis Michael Arquette was an American film actor, writer, and producer who also worked in television. Born in Chicago, Illinois, USA on December 14, 1935, he was known for playing J.D. Pickett on the television series The Waltons, working on the show from 1978 to 1981. He accumulated 104 known acting credits during his career. His children are actors Patricia Arquette, Alexis Arquette, Rosanna Arquette, David Arquette, and Richmond Arquette. Lewis Arquette passed away on February 10, 2001, at the age of 65.
Career overview
Lewis Michael Arquette was born on December 14, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an American actor, writer, and producer who worked extensively in both film and television. Throughout his career, Arquette amassed numerous credits in the entertainment industry, with a known total of 104 acting credits on The Movie Database.
One of his most notable television roles was playing J.D. Pickett on the television series The Waltons, a program on which he worked from 1978 to 1981. In addition to his contributions to television, Arquette maintained an active career in film acting.
Arquette passed away on February 10, 2001, at the age of 65. He was part of a prominent acting family, and his children include actors Patricia, Alexis, Rosanna, David, and Richmond Arquette.
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Full Filmography
112 titles- You Cannot Kill David Arquette (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Eight Legged Freaks (2002) In Memory Of
- Out Cold (2001) as Papa Muntz
- As Told by Ginger (2000) as Mr. Cilia (voice)
- FreakyLinks (2000)
- Little Nicky (2000) as Cardinal
- Best in Show (2000) as Fern City Show Spectator
- Ready to Rumble (2000) as Fred King
- Twilight (1998) as Water Pistol Man
- Almost Heroes (1998) as Merchant
- The Alarmist (1998) as Bruce Hudler
- Scream 2 (1997) as Chief Hartley
- Spicy City (1997) as Farfelson (voice)
- Spicy City (1997) as Corbin (voice)
- Waiting for Guffman (1997) as Clifford Wooley
- Sleepwalkers (1997)
- Meet Wally Sparks (1997) as Cardinal
- Kiss & Tell (1997) as Inspector Dan Furbal
- The Westing Game (1997) as Otis Amber
- Murder One: Diary of a Serial Killer (1997)
- River Made to Drown In (1997) as Vagabond
- The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest (1996) as Civilian (voice) / Driver (voice)
- Hypernauts (1996)
- Wild Side (1996) as The Chief
- Fox Hunt (1996) as The Wolf
- Kid Cop (1996) as Mayor Cosgrove
- Dumb and Dumber (1995) as Amos / Cop #2 (voice)
- Dumb and Dumber (1995) as Pa / Hillbilly (voice)
- Stuart Saves His Family (1995) as Cemetery Official
- Daisy-Head Mayzie (1995) as Principal (voice)
- Babylon 5 (1994) as General Smits
- Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman (1994) as Mr. Ingersol
- Sleep with Me (1994) as Minister
- Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills (1994) as Juror
- seaQuest DSV (1993) as Kearny
- Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1993) as Uncle Lester
- SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron (1993) as Abner Doolittle (voice)
- Tainted Blood (1993) as Artie
- Double Trouble (1992) as Tarlow
- Let's Kill All the Lawyers (1992) as Antinus
- A Child Lost Forever: The Jerry Sherwood Story (1992) as Walter Vinton
- The Linguini Incident (1991) as Texas Joe
- Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever (1991) as Mr. Cheese
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Priest
- Tom & Jerry Kids Show (1990) as Blast-Off Buzzard (voice)
- Tom & Jerry Kids Show (1990) as Simba (voice)
- Tom & Jerry Kids Show (1990) as Scout Captain (voice)
- Get a Life (1990) as Justice of Peace
- Gravedale High (1990) as Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde (voice)
- Book of Love (1990) as Mr. Malloy
- Syngenor (1990) as Ethan Valentine
- Seinfeld (1989) as Leapin’ Larry
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Father Muldooney
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Ernest Feeley
- Camp Candy (1989)
- Snoops (1989) as Colonel Miller
- Tango & Cash (1989) as Wyler
- Chopper Chicks in Zombietown (1989) as Sheriff Bugiere
- The Horror Show (1989) as Lt. Miller
- Slimer! and the Real Ghostbusters (1988) as Zito (voice)
- The Great Outdoors (1988) as Herm
- Big Business (1988) as Mr. Stokes
- A Very Brady Christmas (1988) as Sam / Santa
- My First Love (1988) as Mark Grossman
- The Canterville Ghost (1988) as Hiram B. Otis
- Dance 'Til Dawn (1988) as Pawnshop Owner
- Married... with Children (1987) as Ed
- Just a Regular Kid: An AIDS Story (1987) as Dr. Kolovson
- Matlock (1986) as 2nd Commissioner
- L.A. Law (1986) as Custom Inspector Dodek
- ALF (1986) as Ed Billings
- The Real Ghostbusters (1986) as Lord of the Stench / Arnold Lieberman / Franklin (voice)
- The Real Ghostbusters (1986) as Bello Micawb (voice)
- The Real Ghostbusters (1986) as General (voice)
- Perfect Strangers (1986)
- Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Jacob
- Just Between Friends (1986) as TV Station Guard
- Ponce de Leon (1986) as George
- Johnny Appleseed (1986) as Jimbo Smith / Narrator
- The Check is in the Mail... (1986) as Man at Pool
- Nobody's Fool (1986) as Mr. Fry
- Donald, the Star-Struck Duck (1986) as Screenwriter #2
- Rocky Road (1985)
- Rocky Road (1985) as Lucas Buchanan
- Tall Tales & Legends (1985) as Jimbo Smith / Narrator
- Tall Tales & Legends (1985) as George
- Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling (1985) as (voice)
- Badge of the Assassin (1985) as Foreman #1
- Charles in Charge (1984) as Clarence Lembeck
- Challenge of the GoBots (1984)
- Riptide (1984) as Sidney Gorman
- E/R (1984)
- Prime Times (1983) as Various
- Prime Times (1983) Writer
- Off the Wall (1983) as Prison Chaplin
- Shadow World (1983) as (voice)
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Judge Ellsworth
- Remington Steele (1982) as Stuart Thorpe
- Matt Houston (1982)
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- The Fall Guy (1981)
- The Jayne Mansfield Story (1980) as Publicity Man
- Pray TV (1980) as Fred Wilson
- The China Syndrome (1979) as Hatcher
- Rescue from Gilligan's Island (1978) as Judge
- Loose Shoes (1978) as Warden
- Ruby and Oswald (1978) as FBI Agent
- Peeping Times (1978) as Deputy
- The Incredible Hulk (1977)
- Alice (1976)
- Barney Miller (1975) as Nells Finney
- The Waltons (1972)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lewis Arquette best known for?
Lewis Arquette is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Eight Legged Freaks (2002), Out Cold (2001), As Told by Ginger (2000), Stalingrad (1993).
When and where was Lewis Arquette born?
Lewis Arquette was born on December 14, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. They passed away on February 10, 2001.
How many credits does Lewis Arquette have?
Lewis Arquette has accumulated over 112 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2020.
What is Lewis Arquette's background in cinema and television?
Lewis Michael Arquette was an American film actor, writer, and producer who also worked in television. Born in Chicago, Illinois, USA on December 14, 1935, he was known for playing J.D. Pickett on the television series The Waltons, working on the show from 1978 to 1981. He accumulated 104 known acting credits during hi...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Seinfeld (1989) as Leapin’ Larry — aged about 53
- Babylon 5 (1994) as General Smits — aged about 58
- SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron (1993) as Abner Doolittle (voice) — aged about 57
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Father Muldooney — aged about 53
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Ernest Feeley — aged about 53
- Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Jacob — aged about 50
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