Lonny Chapman
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 1, 1920 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
- Died
- October 12, 2007
- Active Years
- 1954–2005 (52 Years)
- Total Credits
- 81 credits in database
Biography
Lon Leonard Chapman was an American television actor born on October 1, 1920, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and he died on October 12, 2007. He was best known for his numerous guest star appearances on television drama series, including detective dramas such as Quincy, M.E., The A-Team, Murder, She Wrote, Matlock, and NYPD Blue. His television credits also include the CBS adventure and drama Harbourmaster, the network's anthology series The Lloyd Bridges Show, NBC's McCloud, and Gunsmoke. He was a member of The Actors Studio, where he formed lifelong friendships with several individuals, and he was also a playwright whose works were produced off-Broadway.
Career overview
Lon Leonard Chapman was an American television actor born on October 1, 1920, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and he passed away on October 12, 2007, at the age of 87. He was best known for his numerous guest star appearances on various television drama series. His extensive television work included appearances on detective dramas such as Quincy, M.E., The A-Team, Murder, She Wrote, Matlock, and NYPD Blue.
In addition to these roles, Chapman appeared as a guest star on the CBS adventure and drama series Harbourmaster, which starred Barry Sullivan, as well as on the same network's anthology series The Lloyd Bridges Show. He also guest starred in several episodes of NBC's McCloud alongside his long-time friend Dennis Weaver, whom Chapman had originally urged to enter show business. Furthermore, Chapman appeared in at least one episode of Gunsmoke opposite Dennis Weaver.
Chapman held a great love for The Actors Studio, where he formed lifelong friendships with several individuals, including Mark Rydell, Martin Landau, Salome Jens, R.G. Armstrong, Pat Hingle, and Logan Ramsey. As a playwright, he also had two of his plays produced off-Broadway. Over the course of his career, Chapman amassed seventy-seven known acting credits, establishing a lasting presence in American television through his recurring guest roles across multiple networks and popular programs.
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81 titles- East of Eden: Art in Search of Life (2005) as Himself
- The Hunted (2003) as Zander
- Reindeer Games (2000) as Old Timer
- L.A. Doctors (1998)
- Phantoms (1998) as Old Man at Bar (uncredited)
- Nightwatch (1997) as Old Watchman
- The Rape of Doctor Willis (1991) as Dr. McMahon
- Shades of L.A. (1990)
- The China Lake Murders (1990)
- Matlock (1986) as Sheriff Harry Casey
- Matlock (1986) as John Donovan
- 52 Pick-Up (1986) as Jim O'Boyle
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Addison Langley
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Jack Bowen
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Frank Hemet
- The A-Team (1983) as Henderson
- Who Will Love My Children? (1983) as Milton Hammond
- Cave-In! (1983) as Walt Charles
- Knight Rider (1982) as Falker
- Hotel (1982) as Edgar Ellsworth
- The Border (1982) as Andy
- The Rainmaker (1982) as H.C. Curry
- Amy (1981) as Virgil Goodloe
- The Steeler and the Pittsburgh Kid (1981) as Chuck Noll
- When Time Ran Out... (1980) as Kelly
- Running Scared (1980) as Pa Beecher
- Blind Ambition (1979) as L. Patrick Gray
- Norma Rae (1979) as Gardner
- Hanging by a Thread (1979) as Charles Minton
- Lawman Without a Gun (1979) as Sheriff Harvey Johnson
- Hanging by a Thread (1979) as Charles Minton
- Vega$ (1978) as James Rayborn
- Black Beauty (1978) as Samuel Livingston
- King (1978) as Chief Frank Holloman
- The Bad News Bears Go to Japan (1978) as Louis the Gambler
- Terror Out of the Sky (1978) as Earl Logan
- Police Story: No Margin for Error (1978)
- Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn (1977) as Eddie Duncan
- The Witch Who Came from the Sea (1976) as Long John
- Moving Violation (1976) as Sheriff Rankin
- Medical Story (1975)
- The Last Survivors (1975) as David Broadhead
- Earthquake (1974) as LAPD Captain (uncredited)
- Kodiak (1974) as George Taylor
- Where the Red Fern Grows (1974) as Sheriff
- Return of the Big Cat (1974) as Frank Brannen
- Big Rose (1974) as Lt. John Moore
- The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton (1974) as Fred Benson
- Kojak (1973) as Lt. Follmer
- Cotter (1973) as Deputy Higgins
- The Boy and the Bronc Buster (1973) as Lem Thompson
- Hunter (1973) as Albert Treadway
- The Cowboys (1972) as Homer's Father
- Run, Cougar, Run (1972) as Harry Walker
- The Screaming Woman (1972) as Police Sergeant
- Visions... (1972) as Martin Binzech
- Welcome Home, Soldier Boys (1971) as Danny's Father
- Night Gallery (1970) as Father
- McCloud (1970) as Kramer
- Then Came Bronson (1969) as Sheriff
- The Reivers (1969) as Maury McCaslin
- Take the Money and Run (1969) as Jake - Convict
- The Name of the Game (1968) as Ralph Currier
- The Stalking Moon (1968) as Purdue
- Hour of the Gun (1967) as Turkey Creek Johnson
- A Covenant with Death (1967) as Musgrave
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Edward Hughes
- The Dangerous Days of Kiowa Jones (1966) as Roy
- For the People (1965)
- The Fugitive (1963) as Jock Sims
- The Birds (1963) as Deke Carter
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Lt. Wymar
- Everglades (1961)
- The DuPont Show of the Week (1961) as Seaman Cromwell
- One Step Beyond (1959) as Phillip Werris
- The Rifleman (1958)
- Perry Mason (1957) as Jack Talley
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Tom
- Baby Doll (1956) as Rock
- East of Eden (1955) as Roy Turner (Automobile Mechanic) (uncredited)
- Young at Heart (1954) as Ernest Nichols
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lonny Chapman best known for?
Lonny Chapman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Hunted (2003), Reindeer Games (2000), Re-Animator (1985), Phantoms (1998).
When and where was Lonny Chapman born?
Lonny Chapman was born on October 1, 1920 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. They passed away on October 12, 2007.
How many credits does Lonny Chapman have?
Lonny Chapman has accumulated over 81 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1954 to 2005.
What is Lonny Chapman's background in cinema and television?
Lon Leonard Chapman was an American television actor born on October 1, 1920, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and he died on October 12, 2007. He was best known for his numerous guest star appearances on television drama series, including detective dramas such as Quincy, M.E., The A-Team, Murder, She Wrote, Matlock, and NYPD Blue....
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Lawman Without a Gun (1979) as Sheriff Harvey Johnson — aged about 58
- Everglades (1961) — aged about 40
- Night Gallery (1970) as Father — aged about 49
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Lt. Wymar — aged about 41
- Perry Mason (1957) as Jack Talley — aged about 36
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Edward Hughes — aged about 45
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